‘Indigenous games must be preserved’
Several pensioners from Zone 5 in Seshego outside Polokwane believe indigenous games are the best way to keep one's mind busy and active.
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lLIMPOPO – Pensioners believe indigenous games need to be preserved. They believe such games bring people together, heal souls and assist in sharing ideas.
These pensioners spend their days playing morabaraba and other games at their kazi.
Mishack Mnisi (67), told CV they started playing indigenous games several years ago.
“We decided to come together as community pensioners and play indigenous games to avoid roaming the streets just doing nothing. The games also make for good cameraderie among the men.”
The games furthermore keep them in shape and their minds sharp, he added.
He said it is crucial that children are taught how to play indigenous games.
“Since most of these games are played in groups, we believe that children can learn much-need social skills by participating,” he said.
Some days, they organise tournaments with neighbouring teams.
Peter Rakgate (59) said it concerns them that youths continue to roam the streets while there are many things they can keep themselves busy with.
“Indigenous games can also be of great benefit to our children as they require physical activity, social skills and creativity.”
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