Youth Development a Priority at Youth Month Festival and Mayoral Sport Day

The Siyabonga Sangweni Youth Month Festival and Mayoral Sport Day held at the KwaDondotha sports field in uMfolozi proved once again to be a huge success.

The four-day sporting fiesta, which took place from 28 June 2018 – 1 July 2018, has shown that it is possible to successfully merge a perfect balance of sports and youth development within uMfolozi and the surrounding areas.

Launch of Intombi Project a Success

Day one of the Youth Festival kicked off with the young women’s empowering programme called then Intombi Project which was coordinated by the office of the premier and National Treasury Department in the King Cetshwayo District Municipality.

Minister of Women in the Presidency, Ms. Bathabile Dlamini accompanied by Member of Parliament and chairperson of Human Settlements Portfolio, Ms. Nocawe Mafu, Deputy Mayor Cllr SR Thabethe and ward councillors officially launched the Intombi Project. The Project aims to empower young girls in rural communities on life skills and steering them away from social ills.

Minister Bathabile Dlamini stressed the importance of knowing your roots and urged the young girls to pursue careers in the Maritime and Engineering fields. Minister Dlamini handed over five Galaxy Tablet to five girls who participated in a quiz where she was asking them questions about South African History.

  • The young women whom were part of the launch of the Intombi Project that will assist empowering them in the King Cetshwayo District.
  • Minister of Women in the Presidency Bathabile Dlamini with the young women who wil be beneficiaries of the Intombi Project.
  • Member of Parliament and chairperson of Human Settlements Portfolio, Ms Nocawe Mafu with His Worship Mayor Smangaliso Mgenge at the launch of Intombi Project.
  • Learners at the annual Career Expo which hosted more than 3500 learners from 28 schools within the uMfolozi Municipality.
  • Exhibitors at the annual Career Expo which hosted more than 3500 learners from 28 schools within the uMfolozi Municipality.
  • Delivering her key note address, Human Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo at the annual Career Expo which hosted more than 3500 learners from 28 schools within the uMfolozi Municipality.
  • Netball teams battle it out during the tournament.
  • Mbude Primary School, first place winners of the Football Junior under 13 tournament.
  • Various Soccer teams that took part in the soccer tournament during the Siyabonga Sangweni Youth Month Festival and Mayoral Sport Day in uMfolozi.
  • A boxing match that took place at the Siyabonga Sangweni Youth Month Festival and Mayoral Sports Day.
  • An All Star team of South African Soccer legends that played the much anticipated all-star soccer match.
  • An All Star team of South African Soccer legends that played the much anticipated all-star soccer match.
  • Youth Development a Priority at Youth Month Festival and Mayoral Sport Day
  • Community Members who attended the Siyabonga Sangweni Youth Month Festival and Mayoral Sports Day.

Career Expo Exposes Learners to Better Opportunities

Day two of the Siyabonga Sangweni Youth Month Festival held the annual Career Expo which hosted more than 3500 learners from 28 schools within the uMfolozi Municipality. Delivering her keynote address, Human Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo appealed to young people to seize available educational and job opportunities in the human settlements sector. Minister Mfeketo further emphasized the importance of education and encouraged the learners to dream big and study anything they want to in order to live fulfilling lives.

More than 30 exhibitors were part of the Career Expo and introduced various career opportunities to the learners. Maths and Science Infinity handed over a Mobile laboratory to Mbuso Wabathethwa School to assist Maths and Science learners with practicals.

Delivering her keynote address, Human Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo at the annual Career Expo which hosted more than 3500 learners from 28 schools within the uMfolozi Municipality.

Sport and Entertainment Extravaganza for uMfolozi Community

Day three and four focused more on sports and the promotion of the different sporting codes which the community of uMfolozi are now engaging in.

The different sporting codes included Cross Country, Boxing, Soccer, Netball, Rugby, Mountain Climbing, Quad Biking, Chess, Induku and Motor Racing.

The Volkswagen Automaker company commonly known as VW sponsored the under 13 soccer competition, this was aimed to give the Junior Masters an opportunity to shine worldwide through soccer and the winning team will get an opportunity to showcase their talent in Germany. The VW Company also handed over soccer kits to the under 13-football and netball teams.

Musicians such as Khuzani, Igcokama Eisha, Thokozani Langa, Mzukulu, Qhosha ngokwenzakwakhe, Indoni, Bongani Mavuso, Bhekani Ndwandwe, Cevuzile amongst others entertained the crowds as well as 40 local artists who will benefit from the exposure of performing in front of 20000 people.

A soccer match between legends took place with soccer legends such as Doctor Khumalo, Lebogang Cheese Boy Mokoena, Stanton Fredericks, Joseph Dukuduku Makhanya, Donald Khuse, Bongani Benedict Vilakazi, Steve Lekolea, Arthur Zwane, Jerry Skhosana and Thandanani Ntshumayelo taking part in it.

The  Siyabonga Sangweni Youth Month Festival and Mayoral Sport Day provides a platform for Siyabonga Sangweni and the uMfolozi Municipality to raise awareness on issues such as the abuse of drugs and other substances, teenage pregnancy, rape, unemployment, murder, while at the same time helping promote youth development.

The winners for the Siyabonga Sangweni Youth Month Festival and Mayoral Sport Day are tabled below:

FOOTBALL JUNIOR UNDER 13:

POSITION TEAM MEDALIST  
 

1.

 

MBUDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

GOLD

R5000.00 cheque from VW
 

2.

 

GOLDEN CHIEFS JUNIOR

 

SILVER

R3000.00 Cheque from VW
 

3.

 

CILWANE PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

BRONZE

R1000.00 Cheque from VW

 

FOOTBALL SCHOOL:

POSITION TEAM MEDALIST
 

1.

 

BALONDO HIGH SCHOOL

 

GOLD

 

2.

 

MKHAYIDENI HIGH SCHOOL

 

SILVER

 

3.

 

DONDOTHA HIGH SCHOOL

 

BRONZE

 

FOOTBALL TEAM:

POSITION TEAM MEDALIST
 

1.

 

GOLDEN CHIEFS FC

 

GOLD      R30 000.00

 

2.

 

MABHUYENI FC

 

SILVER

 

3.

 

PEACE MARKER FC

 

BRONZE

 

INDUKU RESULT

POSITION TEAM MEDALIST
 

1.

 

UMSOBOMVU CLUB

 

GOLD

 

2.

 

PD CLUB

 

MEDALIST

 

3.

 

KOLAMULA INDUNA CLUB

 

BRONZE

 

NETBALL UNDER 13:

POSITION TEAM MEDALIST  
 

1.

 

HOTBABES JUNIOR

 

GOLD

R5000.00 CHEQUE FROM VW
 

2.

 

MCUTHUNGI PRIMARY

 

SILVER

R3000.00 CHEQUE FROM VW
 

3.

 

FUTURE LEADER

 

BRONZE

R1000.00 CHEQUE FROM VW

 

NETBALL SCHOOL:

POSITION TEAM MEDALIST
 

1.

 

WELABASHA HIGH SCHOL

 

GOLD

 

2.

 

MGEZENI HIGH SCHOOL

 

SILVER

 

3.

 

UYENGO HIGH SCHOOL

 

BRONZE

 

NETBALL TEAM:

POSITION TEAM MEDALIST
 

1.

 

HOTBABES

 

GOLD

 

2.

 

SIYAKHULA

 

SILVER

 

3.

 

TOGETHER

 

BRONZE