THE youth of Olievenhoutbosch are using art to fight poverty and unemployment.
They use different types of art, including visual art.
Banele Matshika (30), who's better known as Kalushi in Olievenhoutbosch, Tshwane, said they're creating a platform for artists where they can collaborate together and strive for black excellence.
Kalushi said many youths in the kasi have so much potential.
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"We come together to create platforms for the youth to channel and explore talent. We are also creating opportunities for ourselves as young people," he said.
Kalushi said young people are affected by drugs and crime, adding that the cause of these social ills is the lack of opportunities and employment.
"Some of us have talent in the arts, but opportunities are limited," he said.
The self-taught artist said that some youth, because of frustration, have resorted to crime.
"Some of my friends have died because of crime and drug abuse, while others are in prison. This is heartbreaking," he said.
He said they teach children from the age of three years old art.
"I want to say to the youth, please stay away from drugs and crime," he said.
Another artist, Louie Tshelane (26), encouraged the youth to stand up and say no to crime and drugs. "We also need job opportunities ay young people," he said.
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