The City of Cape Town’s Junior City Council (JCC) which aims to introduce high school students to the functions of the City Council has elected their Executive Committee members over the past weekend.
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Fostering civic responsibility among Grade 10 and 11 learners in all 116 wards and 21 subcouncils, the JCC assists and develops the skills, self-image and leadership abilities of the young individuals and enables them to proudly serve as City Ambassadors.
The previous Executive Committee’s term came to an end in 2022, after having made significant contributions to the JCC’s activities and the communities they represent.
Through a democratic electoral process, supported by nominations and campaigning by the current JCC members, the new members were chosen:
- Junior Executive Mayor – Dirk Hagen, Grade 11, DF Malan High School
- Junior Deputy Mayor – Fayhaa Khalil, Grade 10, Abbots College Rondebosch
- Junior Speaker – Teagan Bender, Grade 11, False Bay High School
- Junior Chief Whip – Hlumelo Jeke, Grade 11, Athlone High School
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The election took place at the City of Cape Town’s Municipal Council Chambers on Saturday, 22 July. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) served as the presiding officer.
The JCC’s new Executive Committee members will work tirelessly to strengthen the organisation’s interaction and collaboration with external partners and organisations committed to creating a ‘City of Hope’.
JCC Custodian, councillor Donovan Nelson expressed his satisfaction with the electoral outcome and conveyed his excitement to work alongside the new Executive Committee on upcoming projects that will ensure their active involvement in shaping City of Cape Town.
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