Coca-Cola holds soccer tournament to promote recycling
This encourages the schools to increase their recycling volumes and nurtures the spirit of recycling
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) continues with its philanthropic work of bringing change in communities it works with.
On August 22, four Tembisa schools gathered at Tembisa High School to play the game of soccer in Coca-Cola Recycling Tournament.
School recycling representative at CCBSA Rachel Mokoena said four schools participated in the tournament which included Ivory Park Secondary School, Winnie Mandela Secondary School, Ingqayizivele Secondary School and Tembisa High School.
“To qualify for entry in the tournament each school had to bring a large bag full of recyclable plastic bottles.
“This encourages the schools to increase their recycling volumes and nurtures the spirit of recycling.
“CCBSA is introducing the culture of recycling in school so that learners know how to recycle,” Mokoena explained.
She said the tournament was a success and believes all learners enjoyed the initiative on the day.
Mokoena believes recycling will also enhance cleanliness in school environment and improve learning in a conducive space.
She hopes the CCBSA recycling programme will grow to accommodate more schools in Tembisa and surrounding areas.
Mokoena encouraged the community to assist learners to collect more plastic bottles to clean their environment.
Another school recycling representative, Sbusiso Nxumalo, commended all the schools for their hard work of collecting more recyclable plastic bottles.
“I feel more school soccer leagues should be hosted and I believe this is why CCBSA created such a tournament.
“There’s lack of sport activities in schools and this programme will bring soccer back to schools,” said Nxumalo.
The school that came out tops in the Coca-Cola Recycling Tournament was Ingqayizivele Secondary.
Ingqayizivele Secondary team coach Sibusiso Bates thanked CCBSA for investing in school sport, especially in Tembisa.
“This will keep the children off the streets because it makes them spend two to three hours playing soccer.
“We wish CCBSA can also include girls sport like netball and girls soccer. Those one-day tournaments will contribute positively to the future of the children because not all are academically inclined,” said Bates.
