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Youth Day sport scores points against crime
T
he third annual Zwelihle Against Crime Youth Sports Day held on Saturday 16 June was hailed as a huge success by organisers and participants alike.
Youngsters from all over the Overstrand congregated at the Zwelihle Sports Centre to compete in soccer, boxing and netball. Dressed in their sporting outfits the children and teams gave it their all in the hope of being one of the lucky recipients of a glimmering trophy. The day was organised by Western Cape Police and Zwelihle Renewal. SAPS Overberg Cluster Commander, Brig. Donovan Heilbron said he was very impressed by the attendance and involvement of the community. “It was a most constructive and enjoyable day, and we look forward to working with the community next year to make the event even bigger.” ZR leader Gcobani Ndzongana said he had never seen such a
successful Youth Day celebration. “What we were able to do was to offer the youth a chance to shine. We wanted to break with the normal political rally where politicians come to make promises and then leave. The theme of the day was ‘Youth Against Crime’ and every participant scored against crime. “As a community we are thankful to the SAPS for not only assisting in the event but also being present on the day. They have shown their commitment to our communities and we look forward to a long and prosperous partnership with them. Also, Deputy Mayor Elnora Gillion must be thanked for her involvement and support. She came to the festival as a community leader and not as a politician. This has made her the mother of Zwelihle because we need more role-models and less politics,” said Ndzongana. Before the matches started in all earnest hundreds of children, parents and dignitaries all participated in a mass aerobics class presented by Sxolies Aerobics Club. – De Waal Steyn
PHOTO: De Waal Steyn A proud Gcobani Ndzongana of Zwelihle Renewal with some of the many trophies that were handed out at the Youth Sports Day held in Zwelihle on 16 June as part of the Youth Day celebrations. Soccer and netball teams as well as boxers from all over the Overstrand took part in the festival. Some of the younger children were fascinated by The Village NEWS photographer, Taylum Meyer’s camera equipment (below left).
PHOTO: De Waal Steyn
PHOTO: De Waal Steyn
PHOTO: Taylum Meyer PHOTO: Wilco den Otter
PHOTO: Taylum Meyer
