“This year the June 16 Youth Day event was celebrated in Scottsville with style,” said Reverend Samuel Dean from
Yeshua Covenant Church. The event took place at the Scottsville Community Hall on Friday June 16. Activities on the day included live performances such as dances and music activities, games and free flu vaccinations, as well as free refreshments. Youth from the Standing Rock Rehabilitation Centre for boys performed and shared their stories. The Youngsters Dance Team from Wallacedene also performed. Several speakers on the day motivated the youth to learn from the pupils who took part in the 1976 uprising against apartheid and stand up for what is right. They included, Laurika Prins from Yeshua Covenant Church, Juliet Saunders from the City and ward councillor Brenda Hansen.