South African Navy giving light to young scholars Article and photos by AB S. Ndawule Enquiries: 021 787 4697

Yet again the South African Navy was on their best showing and giving the light to young school learners of New Brighton. Naval Station Port Elizabeth was invited to a career day at New Brighton on 28 June 2012.

CPO Byron Lombard giving a brief background on the SA Navy

Vezokuhle Youth Development Project hosted the event at the school. Their aim was to strengthen its intervention toward the social uplifting of learners in primary and secondary schools. They have adopted 20 schools with 2400 learners.

Sabelo Rala opening the event	Sabelo Rala the project coordinator giving a brief background about the organization

The turn-out of the school kids was pretty amazing; these learners are hoping to become future leaders. One of the learners said; “We thank Vezokuhle for this specific event because for some of us we never knew of some of these career choices, especially the Navy, we thought it is just soldiers”.

AB S. Ndawule explaining the requiments to join the SA Navy	CPO B. Lombard also sharing his story abouT the SA Navy
Nolitha Nduzulwana giving thanks to the learners that attended the event	Nolitha Nduzulwana with CPO B. Lombard appreciating the presence of the SA Navy