From armed robber to self-defence advisor

From armed robber to self-defence advisor

10 June 2019 3:37 PM

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/#/

Written by: Sara-Jayne King

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