Kyeezi chats to Lindiwe Kers - Business Development Officer at Just Grace.

The high number of social ills in the community of Langa make it difficult for learners to be motivated to continue with their schooling. The endemic poverty is highlighted by the prevalence of drug abuse and theft – and while in both cases the financial gain creates an unrealistic aspirational participation by the youth, it is also true that sometimes these are the only options available to provide for one’s family.

The challenge is to keep disaffected youth engaged and motivated to continue their schooling so that they can break the cycle of poverty and improve the outlook for themselves and their communities.