{"id":267327,"date":"2025-10-02T12:48:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/?p=267327"},"modified":"2025-10-02T12:48:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:48:37","slug":"future-leaders-take-their-seats-in-young-mens-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/future-leaders-take-their-seats-in-young-mens-parliament\/","title":{"rendered":"Future leaders take their seats in Young Men&#8217;s Parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Learners from seven high schools across the Nelson Mandela Bay region, namely Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, Gamble Street Secondary School, iKhwezi Lomso High School, KwaMagxaki High School, Ewa-Magyar High School, Khanyisa Special School, and St Albans Correctional Services, recently participated in an inaugural Young Men&#8217;s Parliament at Strelitzia High School, where Grade 11 students demonstrated exceptional leadership and oratory skills whilst engaging with challenging topics such as &#8220;being a momma&#8217;s baby, snitching or doing time when caught in the crossfire.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" data-attachment-id=\"267329\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/future-leaders-take-their-seats-in-young-mens-parliament\/img-20250922-wa0017_21201\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250922-WA0017_21201-e1759400817788.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG-20250922-WA0017_21201\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Pictured are Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School learners, educators, Eado Suka from the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and Luvuyo Ngxiki.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250922-WA0017_21201-e1759400817788-1024x614.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250922-WA0017_21201-e1759400817788-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured are Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School learners, educators and Luvuyo Ngxiki.\" class=\"wp-image-267329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250922-WA0017_21201-e1759400817788-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250922-WA0017_21201-e1759400817788-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250922-WA0017_21201-e1759400817788-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250922-WA0017_21201-e1759400817788.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pictured are Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School learners, educators, Eado Suka from the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and Luvuyo Ngxiki.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The groundbreaking initiative was hosted by Luvuyo Ngxiki, founding member of the Phikelela Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts &amp; Culture, with each participating school bringing six representatives \u2014 four debaters and two support members \u2014 to help nurture young men in making the right choices in life and understanding that all choices have consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event followed proper parliamentary procedures with keynote leadership observed throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Participants adhered to strict parliamentary conventions, including smart casual dress codes and formal address protocols using &#8216;Honourable&#8217; titles, creating an authentic democratic experience,&#8221; Ngxiki said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The structured programme featured four intensive 32-minute sessions, each allowing four minutes per institution to present their perspectives. Topics included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mama&#8217;s Baby Versus Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let&#8217;s Face It&#8230;The Struggles I Choose!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snitch or Do Time&#8230;Feel It!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building a Fine Young Man &#8211; Picture the Future Me! Help Me Build My Brand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" data-attachment-id=\"267328\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/future-leaders-take-their-seats-in-young-mens-parliament\/555542447_1219762740_66312\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/555542447_1219762740_66312.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,756\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"555542447_1219762740_66312\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The event was organised by Luvuyo Ngxiki of Phikelela Foundation.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/555542447_1219762740_66312-1024x645.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/555542447_1219762740_66312-1024x645.jpg\" alt=\"The event was organised by Luvuyo Ngxiki of Phikelela Foundation.\" class=\"wp-image-267328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/555542447_1219762740_66312-1024x645.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/555542447_1219762740_66312-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/555542447_1219762740_66312-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/555542447_1219762740_66312.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The event was organised by Luvuyo Ngxiki of Phikelela Foundation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A ceremonial mace symbolised parliamentary authority, whilst strict quorum requirements ensured at least two-thirds of the 49 participants remained present for decision-making. 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