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The training was organised by the Rev MS Lugongolo Foundation together with the #NoExcuse campaign. The aim was also to empower them with knowledge and encourage them to focus on their studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mawande Lugongolo, the founder of the foundation, described the programme as one of a kind. He stated that they are preparing young men to be the leaders of tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The training <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/city-vision\/men-urged-to-speak-out-at-imbizo-20221116#:~:text=Nyanga%20Police%20Station%20commander%20Brig,of%20the%20culprits%20were%20men.\">followed a resolution taken during the Men\u2019s Imbizo in Philippi, two weeks ago<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe had sessions with young men and boys (between the ages of 16 to 18) from Cyril Ramaphosa informal settlement, Woodby (both in Philippi) and Crossroad, where we talked about the importance of education, behaviour and brotherhood. 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