On 28 July 2017 more than 300 male students will gather to define the qualities that contribute towards the ethos of a gentleman. According to Thami Mongezi, the CSRC projects officer and coordinator of the symposium, the event aims to challenge beliefs. “It is a sad reality that many young men grow up with an absent father and as such male role models are either not in the picture or are emotionally unavailable. The results speak for themselves: low self-worth, blurred boundaries, unhealthy habits and emotional voids,” explains Thami. The event therefore – in short, aims to make young men aware of the impact they have in their respective communities.
The event will see the launch of the 2017 rendition of the very popular Gentlemen’s Club on the campus and a high-profile line-up of speakers will further add to the bearing of the event. The line-up include the likes of Dr Ilyayambwa Mwanawina, Mr Jabu Mbongo and Mr Sipho Mbele.
More about the speakers
Dr Ilyayambwa Mwanawina
Dr Mwanawina is currently a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the NWU. He is also acting as a faculty coordinator on the campus. Driven by a passion for African renaissance, Dr Mwanawina is regarded as an expert in the fields of regional integration and international law. He has received various accolades for his scholastic achievements, including an Institutional Teaching Excellence Award, an Up-and-Coming Spokesperson of the Year Award and an Excellence in Research Merit Award.
Mr Jabu Mbongo
Jabu Mbongo is a certified life coach from the International Association of Professions Career College. He’s passionate about coaching and mentoring young people around issues of spirituality, Christianity, education, health, careering, and skills development. He self-published and launched his first book titled From me to we: The People Centred Leadership Approach, which gave birth to his current organisation called: MEtoWE Global Institute of Leadership.
Mr Sipho Mbele
Sipho Mbele is passionate about personal growth. He is the founder of Mbelesiholdings, a company that manages artists and event coordination. As a dynamic radio presenter he boasts with more than 20 years of experience while also being at home in front of the camera as a seasoned television actor. His resume includes performances at the prestigious Miss South African pageant, Muvhango, Jacobs Cross, Soul City 10 and Mtunzini.com. He is associated with renowned musicions such as Brian Temba, Israel Mosehla, Afrika Mamas, Mighty Voices, Zodwa Mabena and the Tshwane Gospel Choir. He is also a published author and well sought-after motivational speaker.
The event will take place at Building 6 from 18:00.
For more information please contact Thami on 073 288 9670 or Lwazi on 062 429 4682.
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