Junior councillor ready to give back

A young learner from Fish Hoek is looking for forward to tackling community issues as a member of the new Junior City Council (JCC) for this year.

- KEANAN HARMSE

Maseeha Kaka (16) is currently completing her third year learning from home with Qurtuba Online Academy.

Kaka was elected as a member of the City's junior council to serve for nine months when the City officially announced its Junior Executive Members on Saturday 10 May.

"Learning from home has helped me become more independent and manage my time better. I've lived in both Polokwane and Cape Town, which shaped my adaptable spirit and deep appreciation for different communities," she says.

Besides her passion for addressing issues plaguing her community, her hobbies include sketching and watching football.

Kaka says she was inspired to apply for a position on the council through a recommendation from Ward 64 councillor Izabel Sherry.

"I feel deeply about giving back to the environment and uplifting the communities I come from. The opportunity to apply came through a message from my councillor Sherry, on our community WhatsApp group last December. It was a spontaneous decision and one I didn't overthink, just took the chance and applied," she said.