The Liberal Spirit Blog: Revamped

Nosipho Funeka went on an opinion hunt on South Africa’s Youth by South Africa’s Youth and what they would change or improve about their SA if they were given the opportunity of becoming President for a day. Here’s what they had to say: Amanda Mzobe,18 yrs. (UKZN, Howard College) 2 nd year BA Criminology An energetic, bubbly and humorous Amanda says SA’s Youth is ‘Creative and innovative’. “Our young people want to change SA’s economy and are not just stopping at the matric age, they’re moving on with their live and want to elevate the economy by bringing in fresh ideas to businesses. If I had to become president for a day I would make education free because we could then drift away from all these things we have like drugs, alcohol, teen pregnancy and crime”. Mjabuliseni Nkosi, 23 yrs. (UKZN, Howard College) Masters Town& Regional Planning Describing himself as Hard-working, Innovative and Creative which is evident from what he has achieved ...

                                              Contributors’ Opinion We are often blinded by what we believe we are entitled to and find ourselves wanting others to conform to that which we believe. In this story, we find young people who have been parachuted into a building and neighbours who are disturbed by the behaviour of these students which compels them to police and impose their way of living on these students, creating a situation of ‘Them and Us’. We discover that one side believes the tension is rooted on race whereas the other believes its chaotic youth behaviour- I believe it’s neither. It all boils down to one simple and cliché word: RESPECT. We are looking at a situation where the differences between the young and the elderly disrupt the harmony...

                 Denham Place, Glenwood: A Cul-de-Sac for Disgruntled Souls?                                                        By Nosipho Funeka The prominent Glenwood community situated in the vibrant Durban suburbs, is an ideal sphere for those who enjoy their fair share of serenity. At the heart of the Denham Place cul-de-sac, you will find Camden Res- the minor version of a legendary Kofifi, home to the young and active minds of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College. At first one admires the beauty of the residential site which these students live and the cleanliness that hovers around the streets. But looking closely at the faces of the youthful ...