by attie@jnz.co.za | Feb 2, 2020 | Education Portfolio
The revered South African icon, the late President Nelson Mandela has said: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” In keeping with these wise words, we at the JHESS have educational development as a core belief and are mandated as such to engage in educational upliftment programmes in terms of the society’s constitution. To this end, an education subcommittee has been established to serve the community we represent as well as citizens within the context of the broader South African society. This Portfolio works in 3 areas, which cover the holistic requirements of society at large – secular programmes, Islamic programmes and social responsibility projects. In terms of the secular programmes, the subcommittee facilitates the Society’s bursary fund, organises the Annual Achievers Awards ceremony and various secular talks. A notable talk held under the auspices of the Society was one delivered by Dr Bernie Fanaroff on the SKA (square kilometre array) satellite. As we move forward within our aims of uplifting society at large we intend embarking on a campaign of awareness around various topics, including succession and the drafting of wills as well as a focus on health challenges like diabetes and heart disease, topics which are relevant to all. It is important that we always strive to educate our core community of interest within spiritual matters as well as enlightening others keen to learn more about Islam. The Islamic programme speaks to this aspect, ensuring that Islamic knowledge and insights are presented to our members and the community at large. It is our intention to make these programmes as interactive...
