Local children learn how to swim
“As a township, we are privileged enough because we have our own swimming pools,” he says.
KwaThema – The spring season is in full swing and people of all ages are seeking ways to cool off during these high temperatures.
While adults chill in the shade, township children frequent local swimming pools to cool off and learn how to swim at the KwaThema Sports Complex swimming pool.
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Swimming instructor and lifeguard Sabelo Gumbi says he is happy to see many young people in the area taking an interest in swimming.
“Through the years, we are seeing an increase in the number of children frequenting the pools.
“As we all know, the spring season does not only come with higher temperatures, but also heavy rainfalls.
“We have through the years seen in the media, especially the recent natural disaster in KZN, that people are unable to save themselves because they cannot swim.
“This can be avoided if children are encouraged to learn how to swim at the local swimming pools.
“As a township, we are privileged enough because we have our own swimming pools,” he says.
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Gumbi adds that the KwaThema swimming pools are open on weekends for everyone to utilise.
“We are encouraging parents to enrol their children for swimming lessons.
“We have lifeguards who are trained and skilled to teach children how to swim to be better prepared in cases of emergencies.
“Parents are also encouraged to visit the site to monitor the lessons and if they also want to take lessons they are welcome.
“It is never too late to learn how to swim,” he says.
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