Correctional Service officials compete in squash tournament in Secunda
The Squash National Championships, hosted by the Bethal management area at the Sasol Recreational Club from October 2 to 5, saw officials from various provinces compete for top spots.
Correctional Service officials from various regions competed in the Squash National Championships, held at the Sasol Recreational Club in Secunda from October 2 to 5.
The Bethal management area hosted the event.
This was the third national squash championship hosted for correctional service employees and has seen tremendous growth and interest.
This year, 80 officials from Mpumalanga, Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape, KZN, Limpopo, Eastern Cape and Gauteng took part.
Such an event aims to help improve correctional service employees’ health and wellness and maximise productivity levels at the workplace.
“Sport in general is growing. More and more people want to take part in a sport than joining a gym as the only means to keep fit,” said Siphiwe Mahlangu, Bethal communications manager.
He said squash is one of the sports where there is a full-body workout. Bethal acting area commissioner Dominic Zulu said the nature of the work officials do is stressful.
“This is to help improve the wellness and well-being of our officials. Besides the benefits of keeping fit, it is also therapeutic and helps relieve stress levels,” said Zulu.
He said this tournament is also a great way of networking with officials from other provinces.
“We appreciate the enthusiasm shown by the officials,” said Zulu.
The results of the squash championships are as follows:
In the development section, first place went to Lionel Essau (WC), second was Mosher Rabalele (LMN) and third was Mpho Maloisane (FS/NC).
In the B-open section, Nigel Joseph (KZN) claimed the first spot with Nkepu Mathlohi (FS/NC) in second place and third was Miya Mpontsheng (GP).
In the women’s division, Levern Joseph (KZN) was first, followed by second place Miya Mpontsheng (GP) and third was Ronel Greyvenstein (EC).
In the mixed doubles, Dali Mahayi and Nigel Joseph (KZN) clinched the top spot with Mark Grecia (WC) and Miya Mpontsheng (GP) in second place and Johan Hack and Candice Carnin (WC) in third.
In the women’s doubles, Levern Joseph and Thando Hlela (KZN) were victorious. Second place went to Keboneiloe Moreme and Limakatso Moeketsane (FS/NC), and third was Sandra Treu and Dikeledi Tumisi (FS/NC).
In the men’s doubles Dali Mahayi and Enoch Jerome (KZN) claimed first place with Johan Hack and Mark Grecia (WC) in second. Third place went to Riaan Mostert and Bethuel Tau (FS/NC).
In the teams section, Western Cape came out top with their first place. Second place was KwaZulu-Natal and third place went to the Free State.
In the masters section, Enoch Jerome (KZN) was first, with Mark Grecia (WC) in second and Dali Mahayi (KZN) third.
In the men’s A section, Dali Mahayi (KZN) claimed first place, with Johan Hack (WC) in second and Enoch Jerome (KZN) in third.
