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The community of New Brighton in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape has launched an art project to skill youngsters and also keep them off the streets.
The area used to be a tourist hub and the community is hoping the new project will help boost that sector in the Red Location area.
One of the children involved in the project, 12-year-old Mbali Mandlingosi says she loves being part of the project.
She adds, ” I love drawing and painting. I also come here on the weekend so I can meet my friends.”
The project has young artists showing their skills:
