Manenberg and Gugulethu set to host Sports Day events

16 March 2016

The City’s Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department is hosting a number of sporting events next weekend in Manenberg and Gugulethu which promises to be fun for the whole family and jam packed with exciting activities and games.

These sporting events aim to bring families together in a safe and healthy environment and to encourage social cohesion between communities. Events such as these promote the various sporting codes and encourage people, especially the youth, to participate in healthy activities and promote an active community.

The details of the Sports Day events are as follows:

Manenberg Sports Day

Date: 26 March 2016

Time: 08:00 – 16:00

Venue: NY 49 Stadium

Activities: Board games, face painting, jumping castles, netball and 5-a-side soccer

Contact: Xolile Somdaka on 021 630 1633 or 084 226 8967

Gugulethu Sport and Culture Festival

Date: 26 March 2016

Time: 09:00 – 18:00

Venue: NY95 Sports Field, Gugulethu

Activities: Soccer, netball, pool, table tennis, jumping castles, face painting and more

Contact: Mary Scholtz on 021 900 1536 or 071 851 1143

Gugulethu Councillor’s Cup

Date: 26 March 2016

Time: 09:00 – 15:00

Venue: Gugulethu Sports Grounds

Activities: netball, soccer, jumping castles, face painting, kerrim and board games

Contact: Lilian Leen on 021 444 0429

People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to participate in these recreational activities.

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