Youth Focus: ‘As a teenager, I live change every day"

Youth Focus: ‘As a teenager, I live change every day"

These are the wise words of 15-year-old Daniella van Jaarsveldt. 


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She believes amid the debate around the slow pace of transformation in the country - most young people's idea of the future is actually quite similar - to be happy, healthy and to be loved. 

 

To celebrate Youth Day, we sat down with young minds to tackle the issues facing South Africa. 

 

Daniella says most young people have same end-goal in life.

 

Former Springbok winger Breyton Paulse says sport shaped his future and helped him achieve his goals and bring about change in his life as a teenager.

 

Paulse, who scored 26 tries in 64 Tests for the Boks, says the game of rugby played a pivotal role in transforming his life.

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