Locals participate in successful fun walk
Over 700 participants including the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Thoko Xasa, Ekurhuleni Tourism and Travel Association (ETTA) executive committee led by its chairperson Ms Sheila Sekhitla, the former Chief Whip and MMC for Economic Development in Ekurhuleni, teachers, pupils and ordinary people including from outside of Tembisa had a fun-filled day being exposed to what Tembisa has to offer in so far as tourism is concern.
On Saturday September 10, there was excitement and jubilation in Tembisa, as hundreds of people participated in the inaugural Ekurhuleni Travel and Tourism Fun Walk.
The fun walk was divided into 2, 5 and 10 kilometres exposing participants to historic sites and places of interest.
Over 700 participants including the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Thoko Xasa, Ekurhuleni Tourism and Travel Association (ETTA) executive committee led by its chairperson Ms Sheila Sekhitla, the former Chief Whip and MMC for Economic Development in Ekurhuleni, teachers, pupils and residents including many from outside Tembisa had a fun-filled day being exposed what Tembisa has to offer in so far as tourism is concern.
Among key partners for this inaugural event is Tembisa High School, Thuto-Ke-Maatla and Bokamosa secondary schools, whose hospitality classes are to receive a facelift and support from the private sector.
Speaking at Tembisa High School following the tour of the facilities Deputy Minister Xasa committed to work with the Deputy Minister of Education in realising a self-sustaining hospitality classes.
For this she is to visit the school soon.
ETTA is thrilled by the support from the sponsors inclusive of Lindsay Saker VW Rhodesfield, ABI in Olifansfontein, Clover, City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Tourism Authority, Emperors Palace, Standard Bank Centurion, and the taxi associations, for making the fun walk the success it was, and look forward to their continued support as this is to be an annual event.
The walk exposed people to the colonial error prison built in Tembisa, the magnificent Makhulong Park, the View Guest House, Thami Myele Memorial, the Duvenage and Jiyane grave sites, the Fountain of Life and most importantly the wonderful people of Tembisa.
The entertainment was rendered by amongst others, Taiwa Molelekwa Foundation, Izintombi Zesimanjemanje and pupils from Thuto-Ke-Maatla Comprehensive School.
ETTA expressed its gratitude to Ms Tshidi Kgabo and her team for their tireless efforts in their coordination and realising such a successful event.
