Local organisations come together to empower the community
“The aim was to promote healthy living among each other and offer supportive structure for men."
Kwatsaduza – Local organisations gathered on May 10 in Selpark for a men’s dialogue.
The event was hosted by the Department of Education Gauteng East District, in partnership with local learners with special educative needs schools (LSEN) and local sporting organisations.
Nkosana Mhlandla, administrator for Ace Auto Ayoba, explains the event was to boost men’s morale and provide educative information about how to lead a balanced lifestyle.
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“The aim was to promote healthy living among each other and offer supportive structure for men.
“More often men are overlooked when it comes to issues of emotional health, mental health and physical health,” says Mhlandla.
The event had numerous activities for participants to engage in and various demonstrations at the venue.
They had a fun walk of 5km around Selpark, did some aerobics and there was a soccer match afterwards where Ayoba FC took on the Gauteng head office squad.
The results ended with Ayoba winning 4-0.
Innocent Mayoyo, KwaThema Sports Confederation president, says: “We want to develop the young ones, lead by example, encourage people to train and live a healthy lifestyle and create a platform to engage with the youth of Kwatsaduza,” says Mayoyo.
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Coaching clinics were also held at the event for all the schools present.
The event was well received with very positive feedback from people who attended.
Learners felt empowered to live a full, focused and thriving life and taking care of their wellness.
