We salute class of 2018

Friday saw the release of results noting the progress that many matriculants had made over the past 12 or so years of schooling.

The endeavours, sleepless nights and long hours of studying have paid off immensely for some.

We wish to congratulate those who have done well in the matric exams #2018Class and wish them well on any journey that they undertake going forth.

Matriculating is but the doorway to many opportunities that you are now able to tap into and pursue.

In the words of minister of basic education Angie Motshekga.

“To those learners who have excelled, the world is your oyster. Go out there and realise your dreams. This country needs you. To those who did not perform as expected, do not lose heart. There are many options for improving your results or pursuing alternative career paths”.

As an organisation premised on the prevention of drug use and substance abuse, we urge you to employ reasonable means of celebration that do not involve alcohol, drugs or any other harmful substances.

We implore those of you who have not applied to university to look at other opportunities, such as business and entrepreneurship, learnerships, apprenticeships, skills training with NGOs and other institutions and encourage you to pursue skills offered at recognised, accredited and reputable colleges.

We understand that some did not get the results they had hoped for.

This does not mark the end of one’s academic career.

One thing that we learn as we grow up is that in the race of life, there will be many who run ahead but that does not render us unable to complete the race.

We implore you to look to institutions that assist in re-writes and get help preparing for the subject.

Redo the subject with a greater sense of dedication and focus. We implore you to look towards the NYDA SecondChance programme at http://www.nyda.gov.za/2ndchance/Pages/Applications.aspx

You are urged to contact people who can help you deal with any of the things that may be troubling you by contacting LifeLine on 011-728-1347 or us at our offices and we will refer you to assistance close by.

You can call us on 011-860-5354 and we will assist.

To be sure that further education and training colleges or private colleges are registered, and for supplementary exams in your district offices contact: Higher education and training department call centre at 0800-872222

For more information on institutions that still accept applications this month call 086011-1673 or 072-204-5056.

If you think someone you know has symptoms of depression, encourage them to seek help from their doctor, a school counsellor, or any other counsellor or social worker and for more help contact Sadag on the toll-free suicide crisis line: 080-056-7567 or 011-2626396 or sms to 31393.

To be an adult is to learn that some decisions don’t have easy solutions. Having to decide whether to pursue a course at a university or college or redo matric or pursue a job are not easy decisions, but they are choices that have the potential to shape the long part of your life.

We at the Tsohang Youth Project ask you to consider carefully and make all your decisions with a sober mind.

"It is not weak people who become alcohol and drug addicts, it’s alcohol and drug addicts who become weak people."

#OneKasiOneTreatmentCentre #RehabilitateAddictsArrestAndProsecuteDealers #MthandeUThisha