By Lekhotla Mokoena
The small town of Ntswanatsatsi Cornelia is ready to shine. This comes as a dream of putting this town situated in north eastern part of the Free State province on the map is slowly but surely coming to a reality.
Pastor Jacob Mabote who was born and bred in this small township once had a dream of putting this place on the national map and be known. Through the Well of Life Movement, Mabote is now on his way to turn that dream into a reality. Last year November Cornelia town came to life with first time awards of its kind at the first Gala Dinner hosted by this movement.
The purpose of these awards is to recognise, celebrate and honour leaders from various fields in Ntswanatsatsi. “This dream started back in 2014 and because Purpose Never Expires, even after some challenges in implenting it finally it came through last year, and I would like to thanks both Apostle Nhlanhla Khoza and Evangelist Isaac Radebe, who is a well-known Ntswanatsatsi citizen and former Municipal Manager of Mafube Local Municipality, for their unwavering support in this mission” said Mabote.
Last Saturday 2nd November 2024, the Movement held the Nominees Announcement and fundraising Gala Dinner at Cornelia Town Hall. The purpose of the Gala Dinner according to Mabote was to announces the nominees for the Awards Ceremony that will be held next month on the 07th Decemeber 2024, and also to raise funds for that ceremony.
The remarkable evening was that of glitz and glamour with musical items captivating the audience, including a performance by Pastor Amos Mphahlele, a well-known and respected Gospel artist, a Pastor and a writer.
The guest speakers of the day were the Ph.D Canditate Mafihla Maleka, who is also an author of three books and mentor as well as Pastor Matefu Mokoena of the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa in Bloemfontein. Mabote took the opportunity to announce the nominees for different categories.
The categories:
Youth Leader of the Year
Creative Leader of the Year
Business Leader of the Year
Community Leader of the Year
Social Leader of the Year
Academic Leader of the Year
Religious Leader of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Khoza thanked everyone involved in the movement including the board, the guests, the community of Ntswanatsatsi and everyone who attended the event. The awards ceremony will be held on the 07th December 2024.
