School girls from across the province participated in the Eastern Cape Schools Girl Child Dialogue competition hosted by the Amathole Municipality, where Khazimla Adam (16) from Despatch, a Grade 10 learner at Woodridge College, was named the overall winner.
“The finals were tough, but I represented my school, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as well as my Adam family with distinction,” said Khazimla.
The topic of the dialogue was, “Is the South African constitution a living document?”
Khazimla said her name means “Shine” and that it is a motivation to her to work hard and always shine.
“I am fortunate to have been exposed to municipal public participation, including the one done by the Department of Social Development where I engaged with honourable members of parliament, raising sensitive issues affecting young people.
“I’m a public speaker with exceptional interpersonal skills, a go-getter, and interested in availing myself to develop in being an ambassador for South Africa.”
Apart from being a class captain, she also is the captain of the netball and hockey teams she plays in and she represented the Eastern Cape at netball.
Khazimla encourages young open-minded leaders like herself to join the Nelson Mandela Bay Junior City Council and help bring along positive change that is desperately needed.
