Amajuba District to host 2020 SALGA Games

Amajuba was deemed suitable given the rapid improvement and development of the sporting activities in the district.

January 12, 2020

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Amajuba District Mayor, Dr Musa Ngubane, with some of the local athletes who participated in the SALGA Games.

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The Amajuba District Municipality, together with three other local municipalities, participated in the 2019 Department of Sports and Recreation SALGA Games from December 12 to 15.

The SALGA Games took place in the eThekwini Municipality and began with a parade led by various dignitaries, eThekwini Metro Mayor, Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda and Amajuba District Mayor, Dr Musa Ngubane.

Athletes cross the finish line after a titanic battle for supremacy.

The parade began at the Durban City Hall and made its way to the newly launched promenade at the Durban beachfront.

Participants from the Amajuba District were sent off on December 12 (Thursday) at an event held at the Amajuba TVET College, where Mayor Ngubane congratulated all who had committed to taking part in the various sporting codes.

He wished them a safe journey and success in the games and emphasised the importance of good behaviour and self-discipline in order to uphold the good reputation of the district.

Competitors in one of the traditional game categories.

He also encouraged the team to bring home as many gold medals as possible in order to surpass ‘last year’s number two position’.

“Congratulations to all the participants for making it thus far. Sports is an important factor in promoting a healthy lifestyle, social cohesion and fighting the scourge of drug abuse and teenage pregnancy,” said Mayor Ngubane.

Amajuba District participated in 16 sport codes and was able to take the number one position in the overall score in Female Basketball and Female Table Tennis, third position in Athletics, second position in golf, third in Rugby for Males, and third for male and female volleyball.

Overall, the Amajuba District Municipality finished in the sixth position.

“Amajuba District will host the DSR SALGA games in 2020. This was announced by MEC of Sports and Recreation Hlengiwe Mavimbela at the closing ceremony of the 2019 SALGA Games. The honourable MEC expressed extreme joy and excitement as she made the announcement. She stated that Amajuba are suitable hosts, considering the rapid improvement and development of the sporting activities in the district. As Amajuba District, we are excited about the announcement of being the hosts of one of the biggest sporting tournaments in the province. This event will also contribute to the economic development of the town, as there will be various business opportunities made available during the course of the tournament.”