Learners and students around South Africa have until Friday 23 October to enter the Progress SA #YourFreedomYourFuture Competition.
A prize purse of R64 000 is up for grabs in the competition, hosted by democratic youth organisation Progress SA, the Frederich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and Van Schaik bookstores.
“Progress SA is a non-profit youth organisation on a mission to promote liberalism and democracy to build a free, just South Africa,” explained chairperson Tami Jackson. “Our essay and video competition intends to encourage young people to engage in political debate, to think about how freedom affects their futures and have their say.”
To enter, youths must submit either an essay (maximum 1 200 words) or a short film or video (three minutes or shorter), exploring the topic “Your Freedom. Your Future – Is South Africa at a fork in the road, and which road should we take?”
First (R10 000), second (R5 000) and third (R1 000) prizes will be awarded for the best essay and best video in each of the two age categories – 17 years or younger and 18 to 24 years old. The winning essays and videos will be shared on the Progress SA website.
To enter, simply send your essay or video to progressmediaza@gmail.com; remember to include your name, age, contact number and the name of your place of learning. Winners will be announced on Friday 27 November.
V For more information on the competition, visit www.progress.org.za.
