Children socialise on Sports Day

Afrika Tikkun is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the eradication of poverty by caring for vulnerable children in townships through their cradle-to-career approach.

The day gave the children an opportunity to showcase what they have learned through the Sports Development Programme last year.

They also got the chance to socialise and play with children from various centres around Johannesburg.

The day began with a colourful opening ceremony, as children representing each centre entered the stadium amid much fanfare.

The day included mini-olympics events such as sack races and three-legged races for the younger children, while the older children participated in games of soccer, rugby, netball and other sports.

Director of Afrika Tikkun Jean Elphick said, “This year we decided to mix things up a little and have our able-bodied children and children with disabilities play alongside each other in a game of sitting volleyball.”

Children were thrilled by the appearances from local rugby legends Mac Masina and Kennedy Tsimba.

Details: www.afrikatikkun.org or email info@afrikatikkun.org.