President Ramaphosa told children reporters at RX Radio at Red Cross Children Hospital to use their radio station to change the lives of other kids.
He said this after he visited the sick kids at the hospital as part of his Mandela day celebrations.
“There are many people you can tell your story to, so tell the world the story of your life which is what RX Radio is all about,” said the President.
He added that Mandela was imprisoned but never give up as he continued to have hope of liberating his people.
“Many people don’t know your condition and the stories of your life, they also need to be encouraged by you because you can be like Nelson Mandela. Give the message of hope, a message of looking up to the future. Nelson Mandela did that when he was in jail for 27 years …he never lost hope. He never felt defeated, he was always hopeful and through that he was able to encourage other South Africans to look forward to the brighter future. You can do that the same as well,” said Ramaphosa.
The President also told the kids that the government is committed to protect children and people living with disabilities.
RX Radio is first ever hospital radio station for children which is also led by children.
