From armed robber to self-defence advisor
David Morenne is a convicted armed robber who spent seven years behind bars for his crime.
Later this month he'll be addressing women and girls at a self-defence workshop being held in Cape Town.
In the years since he came out of jail, David has turned his life around, becoming an author (Guilty as Charged-a danger to society), pastor and motivational speaker.
He joined Cape Talk's Pippa Hudson to talk how he turned his back on a life of crime and the forthcoming workshop on June 22.
I always say there is no excuse for wrongdoing. I think it was a matter of peer pressure, the wrong company.
David Morenne, Author and motivational speaker
I am now trying to give back to the same community that I wronged.
David Morenne, Author and motivational speaker
Listen to the full interview below:
Workshop details: Date: Saturday 22 June 2019
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Venue: Sports Science Institute, Boundry Road, Newlands
Tickets available via Quicket https://www.quicket.co.za/events/69904-stay-safe-workshop-victim-or-victorious/#/
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