Lesufi opens doors for interns

PREMIER Panyaza Lesufi's Nasi Ispani gives hope to residents of Gauteng.

Lesufi and Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, MEC for Health and Wellness, welcomed 1 150 emergency care interns who have undergone a rigorous assessment process to join the Green Angels.

The 12-month programme provides essential training and valuable experience to aspiring healthcare professionals, enabling them to become employable and marketable in the emergency care sector.

"They had no faith in what is called government or leadership. You felt that we had betrayed you and your future. You believed that this country was doomed and that anything else that may come won't be seen as property and just," Lesufi said.

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Lusufi said the interns' names were on the long list of unemployed youths.

Lesufi said a month ago the selected group of interns was angry because they relied on handouts to survive.

The premier said the Green Angels programme, which will train young people in the technology space, is the first of its kind in the country.

MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko said sky's the limit for the interns.

"When they complete training, they'll be in demand. In each region, we have a certain number of Green Angels who work in the community," she said.

Philisiwe Sithole and Phiwayinkosi Buthelezi are among the Green Angels interns. Photo By Happy Mnguni

Philisiwe Sithole from Thembisa said: "I've been unemployed for two years. I'm happy to be given a chance to be part of the Green Angels."

Phiwayinkosi Buthelezi (40) had lost hope of getting a job.

The father of three from Alexandra, north of Joburg, said being part of the internship programme came as a surprise because of his age.

Sanco chairman in Ekurhuleni, Livion Lukhele, said he was happy that people were getting employed.

"The selected people should grab this opportunity with both hands to enable them to support their families," Livion said.