SHARPEVILLE.- Itsose Primary School was a hive of activity when Tshegetsang Support Group, in conjunction with DDC Foundation, held Health Reproductive Awareness Day on Saturday.

The event brought together residents of all ages to promote healthy living through sport and education.

The day’s programme started with the Fun Walk through the streets of Sharpeville to raise awareness about physical well-being. Following the walk, the focus shifted to the sports grounds where young and old faced off in competitive netball matches.

The initiative aimed to bridge the generation gap, using sports as a tool to encourage a more active lifestyle for everyone in the community.

Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, Themba Zwelibanzi explained that the day was about much more than winning a game.

“It was not only about playing, but also providing the opportunity for people to know their health status. Participants received a variety of medical services onsite, including high blood pressure, sugar diabetes, mental health, and HIV counselling. A major highlight of the event was the focus on reproductive health. “I’m happy because young people, particularly young girls, went home well informed. They were taught how to prevent teenage pregnancy. We want to thank the health department for its services. I have no doubt this will be helpful to those young girls. I also like to thank the organisers for this initiative, the first of its kind to be held in this area,” he said.

Zwelibanzi concluded by thanking the organisers for launching the initiative.