Mogale City honours sports legend
The race is named after Ntsobi in recognition of his efforts in raising community activities as well as recognising his passion for sports and academic culture in local communities.
Vuza Group in partnership with Mogale City Local Municipality and schools around Kagiso is to host the third edition of the memorial fun run in honour of a sporting legend.
The fun run, titled Lamla Howard Ntsobi Memorial Fun Run will see scores of athletes vying for honours in the 5km and 10km race. The race that is geared at raising funds for three primary schools in Kagiso – Thembile, Sandile and Khaselihle Primary Schools will be held at the Kagiso Sports Complex on 16 June.
Siphelele Ntsobi, the spokesperson for the event and the sales and marketing executive director at Vuza Group, said the three-pronged memorial fun run is aimed at raising funds for schools in Kagiso as well as remembering the late Ntsobi for his sportsmanship and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
“This initiative is driven for the advancement of school infrastructure and to address other day-to-day needs required by the schools. The objective of the race is to improve the schools’ educational facilities and enhance further prospects for our future leaders,” says Siphelele.
The late Ntsobi affectionately known as Bra Howard was actively involved in school sport during his youth and he represented both Lengau Primary School and Mosupatsela High School.
Siphelele says the race is named after Ntsobi in recognition of his efforts in raising community activities as well as recognising his passion for sports and academic culture in local communities.
“The community will be part of the event as the initiative plays a big role within the daily lives of the children and the schools that pave their future. We are raising awareness within the community with regard to the importance of education and a simpler healthier lifestyle.
“The late Ntsobi’s passion for community work has influenced and inspired his children who are now leaders, and champions in various sectors including business such as the Vuza Group. Most importantly, his sportsman acumen and business mentality had influenced his children to have a commitment in the use of sports and education to impact positively on communities, especially Kagiso.”
In its inaugural race held in 2011, the event attracted high profile individuals such as the renowned legal eagle and former chairperson of the Land Bank and the president and founder of the Kagiso-based FreeStyle Football Club, Themba Langa, and the current Gauteng MEC for Economic Development Kholisile Nkosiphendule, as well as captains of industry, community leaders, educators and government representatives.
For more information on the race contact Siphelele on 011 762 8832 or on 072 621 2429 or email siphelele@vuza.co.za.
