Don’t know what to do on Mandela Day?
Put on your running shoes, sweat bands and gym clothes and head down to Germiston Lake for a walkathon this Saturday (July 18).
The event will be hosted by Katlehong’s Isiqalo Nesiphetho.
“Isiqalo Nesiphetho is a non-profit organisation that was established in 2009 with the primary purpose of creating a development platform for children, youth and adults,” said the organisation’s project manager, Lerato Zwane.
“We operate in Moleleki section, an area that is also hounded by poverty, unemployment, crime, drug abuse and HIV/Aids, among other things, hence the need to develop and nurture our community from an early age.
“We aim to assist in providing better education, social life-skills, an entrepreneurial frame of mind, arts, culture and sports activities and a home for orphaned children.”
Zwane added that the purpose of the walkathon is to raise funds for the organisation.
“The funds raised at the event will contribute towards obtaining better operating premises, as our current premises are not ideal, because our children have to sit on the floor while they eat,” she said.
“Through the walk we would also like to promote healthy living.
“We invite the community of Germiston to join us on this day.”
The gates will open at 7am, with the 5.2km walkathon commencing at 8am.
Tickets will be sold at the gate and a mini theme park and entertainment will be available for children to enjoy throughout the day.
“After the walk, which we expect to end at 1pm, entertainment will be provided until 5pm,” explained Zwane.
“We also advise the community to be aware that the Germiston Lake will be closed to the public for the purpose of the event.”
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