Healthcare, sports and reading mark Women’s Month in Zandspruit
The event brought together women and children for a day focused on care and support.
About 170 women from Zandspruit and surrounding communities gathered recently for a Women’s Month celebration that combined recognition with health, sport and support services.
The event brought together about 150 elderly women from Zandspruit, as well as 10 women each from Ikemeleng Village and Cosmo City Community partnership.
According to Honeydew CPF public relations officer Michael Steyn, the day was an example of what can be achieved when people and organisations work together.
“When organisations come together with a common purpose, we can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
It is not just about one day or one event, but about building relationships that can continue to benefit the community,” he said.
Health and youth support
The programme started with a health and wellness session by Emergency Medical Services (EMS), followed by aerobics and sporting activities involving the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Aerobics Team, JMPD Women’s Soccer Team and police women from Honeydew Police Station.
During the event, the women also received pink T-shirts and loaves of milk (milk bread), while children were included through activities focused on learning, reading and sport.
Oakhill Academy and Little Bean Early Learning Academy donated educational toys and resources to Dinoko Early Childhood Development Centre. Project Literacy brought its literacy bus to the area for a reading session, while the 10111 PES Flexi K9 and Mounted Unit showcased its work.
Residents could also access health screenings, Pap smears, mobile X-rays and social-work support through the City of Johannesburg Health Services and Department of Social Development. SANCA provided substance-abuse awareness and support.
Greening the environment
The community’s surroundings were also part of the day’s focus, with 30 indigenous trees donated for the greening of the Zandspruit Sports Field. Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo provided 10 park rangers to assist.
According to Steyn, the celebration formed part of a wider community initiative that started with a Mandela Day outreach in July.
“The aim is to continue supporting residents through projects focused on women, children, families and the local environment,” he said, adding that further programmes are expected to reach between 300 and 500 families as the initiative continues.
