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.