#CyaZeeVocaVoca, a citywide campaign aiming to encourage communities to adopt healthier lives, took place recently under stringent Covid-19 regulations.
The campaign drew over 100 people who gathered at Rabie Ridge Stadium, a sports complex in Region A. The day was jam-packed with adrenaline-pumping exercise activities, with players engaging in activities five-a-side football, netball, board games, aerobics and tennis.
Participants varied from youngsters to elderly citizens who responded excitedly to a day packed with nothing but good times.
Glenda Mahlanya, a youngster from Region A, said: “I feel privileged to be a part of this programme as the netball girls, we are happy to be playing with other girls from various locations around the region.”
“I believe that keeping healthy requires us to exercise, eat well, and take care of our bodies. Today was not only a genuinely fun-filled day, but it was also incredibly informative. I had the opportunity to do aerobics for the first time, and I enjoyed every minute of it,” she continued.
Project Manager Enock Mosiea said the City wants to get everyone healthy and following a fitment regime.
“Sport and Recreation uses such projects to promote citizens’ quality of life and to encourage an active lifestyle through increased fitness, mental wellness, and psychological freedom from stress and anxiety,” said Mosiea.
Onke Langa, one of the passionate tennis players, said: “The benefits of living a healthy lifestyle include learning about our health, understanding what should go into our bodies, and exercise can also be very fun and social.”
With the Covid-19 epidemic becoming the new normal, Sport and Recreation staff performed admirably in ensuring that measures were put in place to restrict its spread without jeopardising service delivery.
The team ensured that the activities planned for the day needed as little physical contact as possible. Sanitisers were distributed throughout the site and participants maintained social distance.
Written by Ntombifuthi Junerose Nkosi
12/11/2021