Youth Empowerment in Motion: ANCYL Ward 20 Launches Membership Recruitment Drive

In a powerful push to reinvigorate youth political engagement and grassroots mobilization, the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) of Ward 20 is hosting a vibrant Membership Recruitment Drive on Saturday, 14 June 2025, starting at 11:00 AM at the EXT 6 Four-Way Stop.

Themed "Back to Basic: For Youth Mobilisation to Advance Economic Freedom , Now and Not Later", the event is poised to attract young people eager to be part of a renewed political movement focused on empowerment, economic justice, and community development.

Youth Leadership at the Forefront

Led by a dynamic team of community youth leaders, the drive reflects a strategic effort by the ANCYL to fortify its ranks with passionate, politically aware young individuals. The organizing committee includes:

• Cde Lerato Mogoshane, Deputy Secretary of Ward 20📞 067 978 8726

• Cde Boipelo Mothibedi, Chairperson of Ward 20📞 067 128 1707

• Cde Keorapetse Modibedi, Secretary of Ward 20📞 073 589 2386

  
  

These leaders emphasize that meaningful change begins with organized, informed youth who are ready to claim their space in shaping the nation’s future.

A Call to Action

The recruitment campaign is not just about membership, it's a clarion call for economic freedom and self-determination. As South Africa navigates pressing challenges including youth unemployment, inequality, and social fragmentation, the ANCYL believes that structured political participation remains a key solution.

“We are not waiting for tomorrow,” said Cde Boipelo Mothibedi. “The youth must rise today and be part of building the South Africa they envision. We are mobilizing not just for numbers, but for impact.”

Why This Matters

Historically, the Youth League has played a central role in pushing boundaries and propelling the ANC into the future. This new wave of recruitment in Ward 20 symbolizes a return to activism rooted in community needs and youth-led solutions.

The organizers encourage attendees to bring their identification documents and readiness to engage in discussions on leadership, economic issues, and national transformation.