17/10/2026
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
Western Cape Shura Council Youth Ambassador Program Continues to Empower Township Youth
CAPE TOWN - The Youth Ambassador Program of the Western Cape Shura Council (WCSC) continues to make significant strides in youth development, with its latest monthly workshop held this weekend being hailed as a resounding success.
The program, a monthly youth development course, focuses on upskilling a dedicated cohort of youth drawn from different madaris across the African townships, bridging the gap between Islamic education and professional life skills.
This weekend's sessions were packed with practical, high-impact training:
With Khalid Giveus-Badi, the cohort received hands-on guidance on assembling professional documents. The session covered the art of writing compelling CVs and resumes, formal letters, application documents, and press statements - essential tools for entering the job market and representing community institutions with professionalism.
In a spiritually grounded session, Ml Junaid focused on the core tenets of a Leadership Role. The discussion centered on Responsibility, Accountability, and Amanah (trust), reminding the ambassadors that leadership in Islam is not a position of privilege, but a trust that will be questioned.
The sessions were capped off with a unique and engaging focus on Survival Skills, led by professional Scout Abubakr Lawrence Moferi. The practical session equipped the youth with resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking skills for real-world challenges.
Organizers expressed satisfaction with the commitment and enthusiasm of the young ambassadors, who continue to show growth as future community leaders.
The next workshop is scheduled to take place in November this year, as the program builds momentum towards developing a cadre of skilled, ethical, and capable youth leaders for the Western Cape.
