Mandela Day to continue at recovery centre with Sports Day
Another full programme of activities are lined up, all in the name of Nelson Mandela at Life Esidimeni Recovery Centre from 8am today!
Mandela Day celebrations will continue at the Life Esidimeni Recovery Centre with a Sports Day today, 20 July.
According to Sphiwe Mathumbo, a supervisor at the Rand West City Local Municipality (RWCLM), the day will be kick-started with the centre manager Karabo Kokeletso, welcoming everyone.
The MMC for Public Safety will then acknowledge the guests, followed by a prayer by Pastor Brian Mugwisi.
Two motivational speeches by the police’s Social Crime Prevention Unit as well as motivational speaker Kabelo Mabalane will follow. Hlengiwe Shilembe will recite a poem, the Executive Mayor of the RWCLM, councillor Dumile Sithole will deliver the keynoted address, Born to Move Theatre Production will entertain attendees with a performance, and penultimately, Hlengiwe will give a music performance.
The soccer, netball, volleyball and Indigenous Games will start at about 10.40am.
