The Young Workers’ Forum is involved in various projects around the country through-out the year, for example:
- Wellness Week: During this fun-filled and educational week, there are various initiatives and activities such as “The biggest loser” and a presentation on MISA and its benefit offerings, competitions, etc.
- Soft skills training: Training of young workers within the Retail Motor Industry to better equip them for workplace challenges.
- Various Community Projects: These include Cancer drives and initiatives, self-defence sessions for women in support of the 16 days of activism and ending Gender-Based violence, winter drives with children’s homes, and other fundraising activities such as disability awareness. The Young Workers have also been extremely involved in projects combating GBV.
For more information on the Young Workers’ Forum or to get involved, contact Thandeka Phiri (National Co-ordinator of the Young Worker’s Forum) on t: +27 11 476 3920 or e-mail: Thandeka.Phiri@ms.org.za.
Hereby the Regions in which the Young Workers’ Representatives are located.
EASTERN CAPE
Vincent Krouse – Principal (Vice-Chairperson)
FREE STATE / NORTHERN CAPE
Eugene Myburg – Principal
Lerato Matebesi – Alternate
KWAZULU-NATAL
Nolwazi Ntshingila – Principal
Phumzile Sabela – Alternate
NORTHERN / HIGHVELD REGION
Michelle Vorster – Principal (Chairperson)
Famida Cassim – Principal
WESTERN PROVINCE
Juan Beck – Principal
Sagheerah Wippenaar – Alternate
