Youth come together for traditional indigenous games

The Munsieville Sports Complex was the place to be on June 24 as residents of Munsieville had the chance to witness the youth participate in exciting and traditional African indigenous games such as dibeke, stick fighting and khokho.

The event was organised by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in partnership with Mogale City Local Municipality and the Indigenous Games Federations.

In addition to competing, the event was also a way for the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture to encourage young people and schools on the West Rand to participate more in traditional sports and to preserve traditional African games.

Co-ordinator of the Indigenous Games Federations Yongama Ndabeni said they were proud to witness hundreds of youngsters coming to the sports complex and showcase their sports talent and they hope that more institutions and sports clubs will soon follow suit.

“It was more than just allowing young people to compete for prizes and increasing competition. We want young people to preserve and participate in traditional African sports because in most cases it is the generation before them that is familiar with these sports, so we want them to continue to keep the activities alive and carry on the African tradition,” said Yongama,