Community Connections - Sharpeville Youth Winter Camps
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Episode: Community Connections with Just Gospel Radio
Location: Sharpeville
Featured Guests: Portia Mawai (Phothiza Holdings) & George (El-Bethel Worship Centre)
Episode Overview
This episode of Community Connections highlights two inspiring youth initiatives taking place in Sharpeville during the winter school holidays. Both organizations are commemorating Youth Day (June 16th) by providing safe, educational, and spiritually enriching programs for local young people.
Key Highlights
Phothiza Holdings Winter Camp
Speaker: Portia Mawai, Spokesperson
Program: 5-day youth winter camp (3rd consecutive year)
Target Group: Grades 7-10 learners
Focus: Career guidance, life skills, and personal development
Daily Programming Includes:
Monday: Museum and heritage education
Tuesday: Fitness and social work sessions with wellness instructor
Wednesday: Libraries and archives, web design workshops
Thursday: Ex-convict speaker sharing anti-crime message
Friday: Talent show and self-expression activities
Community Partnerships: SAPS, crime prevention wardens, social workers, churches, and media professionals
El-Bethel Worship Centre Initiative
Speaker: George (Church Representative)
Program: 3rd year of winter youth programs
Mission: Keep children off the streets and provide holistic care
Spiritual Component: Daily sermons, prayer, and biblical teaching
Services Provided:
Breakfast, lunch, and take-home meals
Life skills training (non-curriculum focused)
Safe environment during school holidays
Department of Sports partnership for golf clinics
Community Impact
Both programs emphasize:
Safety: Keeping youth off the streets during vulnerable holiday periods
Nutrition: Providing regular meals to address food insecurity
Education: Life skills and career guidance beyond traditional curriculum
Spiritual Growth: Faith-based foundation and character development
Community Building: Drawing participants from across the region
Ongoing Community Work
Photiza Holdings Additional Programs:
Sanitary towel drives
School shoe donations (#nobarefootinourlifetime)
Events management and sound hiring services
How to Get Involved
Photiza Holdings:
Facebook: Photiza Holdings
TikTok: Photiza Holdings
All programs are free of charge
Registration posted on social media platforms
Seeking donations of shoes and sanitary products (no monetary donations requested)
El-Bethel Worship Centre:
Open to community partnerships and volunteers
Contact through local church networks
Welcoming ideas and collaborative support
Key Takeaway
Both organizations demonstrate how faith-based community initiatives can address practical social challenges while nurturing the next generation. Their work in Sharpeville—a historically significant location for youth activism—continues the legacy of empowering young people to create positive change.
Next Steps for Listeners:
Follow the organizations on social media for updates
Consider donating practical items like shoes or sanitary products
Explore partnership opportunities with your own organization or church
Share information about these programs with families in need
Stay Connected:
Listen to Just Gospel Radio live at www.justgospelradio.co.za and follow @JustGospel on social media for more community connection stories.
Location: Sharpeville
Featured Guests: Portia Mawai (Phothiza Holdings) & George (El-Bethel Worship Centre)
Episode Overview
This episode of Community Connections highlights two inspiring youth initiatives taking place in Sharpeville during the winter school holidays. Both organizations are commemorating Youth Day (June 16th) by providing safe, educational, and spiritually enriching programs for local young people.
Key Highlights
Phothiza Holdings Winter Camp
Speaker: Portia Mawai, Spokesperson
Program: 5-day youth winter camp (3rd consecutive year)
Target Group: Grades 7-10 learners
Focus: Career guidance, life skills, and personal development
Daily Programming Includes:
Monday: Museum and heritage education
Tuesday: Fitness and social work sessions with wellness instructor
Wednesday: Libraries and archives, web design workshops
Thursday: Ex-convict speaker sharing anti-crime message
Friday: Talent show and self-expression activities
Community Partnerships: SAPS, crime prevention wardens, social workers, churches, and media professionals
El-Bethel Worship Centre Initiative
Speaker: George (Church Representative)
Program: 3rd year of winter youth programs
Mission: Keep children off the streets and provide holistic care
Spiritual Component: Daily sermons, prayer, and biblical teaching
Services Provided:
Breakfast, lunch, and take-home meals
Life skills training (non-curriculum focused)
Safe environment during school holidays
Department of Sports partnership for golf clinics
Community Impact
Both programs emphasize:
Safety: Keeping youth off the streets during vulnerable holiday periods
Nutrition: Providing regular meals to address food insecurity
Education: Life skills and career guidance beyond traditional curriculum
Spiritual Growth: Faith-based foundation and character development
Community Building: Drawing participants from across the region
Ongoing Community Work
Photiza Holdings Additional Programs:
Sanitary towel drives
School shoe donations (#nobarefootinourlifetime)
Events management and sound hiring services
How to Get Involved
Photiza Holdings:
Facebook: Photiza Holdings
TikTok: Photiza Holdings
All programs are free of charge
Registration posted on social media platforms
Seeking donations of shoes and sanitary products (no monetary donations requested)
El-Bethel Worship Centre:
Open to community partnerships and volunteers
Contact through local church networks
Welcoming ideas and collaborative support
Key Takeaway
Both organizations demonstrate how faith-based community initiatives can address practical social challenges while nurturing the next generation. Their work in Sharpeville—a historically significant location for youth activism—continues the legacy of empowering young people to create positive change.
Next Steps for Listeners:
Follow the organizations on social media for updates
Consider donating practical items like shoes or sanitary products
Explore partnership opportunities with your own organization or church
Share information about these programs with families in need
Stay Connected:
Listen to Just Gospel Radio live at www.justgospelradio.co.za and follow @JustGospel on social media for more community connection stories.
