SA youth has destiny to fulfil

This past weekend we watched as hundreds of young people flooded the streets, chanting and celebrating the victory of a Big Brother Mzansi winner. The passion was undeniable.

- Thando Nondywana

Several people pointed out the glaring fact: "where are these people when we are fighting the system?"

Oh, they called us out. And they are correct. Don't get me wrong - I'm a Big Brother fan, too. I was cheering for Sweet Guluva. But still, what kind of youth are we?

What discourse will we say we contributed to? What will we be remembered for in the history books?

Perhaps we should be unsettled by the fact that we can mobilise in our thousands for entertainment, yet we are nowhere to be found when it comes to the issues that shape our lives.

Yes, life is tough, and we need moments of joy. But what happens when the hype fades? We come face to face with reality.

You return to your small corner, still waiting for that R350 social relief of distress grant, still sending out job applications that likely won't get a response.