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The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Roodepoort parkrun sees strong turnout
The Roodepoort parkrun was once again buzzing with enthusiasm on Saturday, May 18, as 444 runners and walkers gathered, awaiting the run director's signal to start the 5km run. This was event number 607 and saw 29 volunteers facilitating the event by directing participants, scanning barcodes and providing support and encouragement. The event drew an amazing 31 first-time runners, and as always, a whole host of participants celebrated the coveted parkrun milestones, including Tatum King, who completed her 10th; Vincent Joel and Helen Mittwoch with their 100th; and Sadiq Gordon with his 150th run. Desmond Campbell was also honoured on the honours board for his 200th parkrun alongside Gielie Nel with 300, and John Carstens closed off the board with 350. Also read: Easter fun at parkrun According to Pascal Simba, the ambassador for Roodepoort parkrun, a new initiative has been introduced by Discovery Vitality and the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture called Give2move, which kicked off on May 10 in celebration of World Move for Health Day. Watch video here: 'The aim is to collect 100 000 pairs of shoes in all sizes, which will be donated to those who need them the most. 'Parkrunners are encouraged to donate old or new shoes of any size every Saturday, and that will be appreciated,' he said. Pascal would also like to remind the community that the parkrun takes place every Saturday at 08:00 at Len Rutter Park in Florida Park. The event is free and is a two-lap course. All you have to do is register on print out your barcode, and you are ready to become part of the parkrun community. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Give2Move inspires fitness and giving
In a strong show of unity and kindness, people across South Africa took part in Discovery Vitality's Give2Move campaign, marking World Move for Health Day with a renewed focus on helping others get active. Read more: Martial arts meets fun at SEISHIN Martial Arts Academy fitness challenge Vitality encouraged South Africans to donate new or gently used running and sports shoes as part of the Give2Move initiative. The goal? To help others take their first steps towards a healthier and more active life. Several new drop-off points were also added nationwide, making it easier for people to take part in the campaign. The events' highlights included fun and energetic activations at parkruns in key cities, as well as the Vitality Run Series event. These activities brought together seasoned runners, new walkers, and caring citizens in a shared celebration of movement. Delta Park was one of the parkrun venues that saw a great turnout. Among those who showed their support were Discovery Vitality CEO Dinesh Govender and South African running icon Bruce Fordyce, along with his wife, Gill, who has played a key role in bringing parkrun to the country. Also read: Fun, fitness, and fundraising at Blairgowrie Primary's fun walk Speaking at the event, Govender said: 'We often say that movement is medicine, but for many, the first step is the hardest, especially without the right gear. Give2Move is about making that first step easier. It is deeply moving to see South Africans come together in such a generous, joyful way.' Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie joined the KwaZulu-Natal leg of the Vitality Run Series. He praised the campaign, saying: 'Running has the power to change lives physically, emotionally, and socially. Giving someone the right shoes gives them that opportunity. I encourage all South Africans to open their hearts, and their cupboards, and make a difference.' The Give2Move campaign is based on a simple idea: Donating a pair of shoes to help someone else discover the life-changing joy of movement. Dr Mosima Mabunda, Discovery Vitality's chief clinical officer, said the campaign is rooted in the belief that physical activity should be for everyone. 'Moving more is one of the most powerful prescriptions for better health. Through Give2Move, we are not only encouraging South Africans to get active but also making it easier for others to experience the joy of movement, comfortably and enjoyably.' The campaign is still running, so, people who wish to donate can drop off shoes at the various locations, including: • All Discovery stores across the country, • Vitality Run Series events, • Team Vitality tier 1 and 2 hospitality events, • Discovery Soccer Parks (Mall of Africa, Wanderers, and Sandton), • Discovery Group offices nationwide, • Selected Sportsmans Warehouse and Virgin Active clubs, and • Chosen parkrun venues nationwide. To find your nearest drop-off point, or learn more, visit: Through Give2Move, Discovery Vitality continues to build a healthier, more connected nation, one donated shoe at a time. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! Related article: South African Seniors Fitness Association visits Olivedale Library At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
10-05-2025
- Health
- IOL News
Gayton McKenzie pledges new sports facilities to boost wellness in Wentworth
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture held the I Choose 2 be Active movement to commemorates World Move for Health Day in Wentworth, south of Durban, on Saturday. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie promised two sporting developments within 60 days in the community of Wentworth on Saturday. McKenzie was in Durban for the Move4Health Wellness Campaign, and he is expected to lead a series of impactful initiatives across KwaZulu-Natal as part of the department's ongoing commitment to youth development, community wellness, and social transformation through sport, mentorship, and public engagement. Department spokesperson Stacey-Lee Khojane said the event forms part of the national I Choose 2 be Active movement and commemorates World Move for Health Day, a globally recognised initiative. The event advocates for daily physical activity as a cornerstone of long-term health and well-being. 'We are here to make sure we bring sports equipment to sporting clubs and to the children here. We made a promise that we will build a combi court in 60 days. We also promised to provide an outdoor gym for older community members. We also put a timeframe of 60 days for that project,' McKenzie said.
IOL News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Youth development and wellness: Gayton McKenzie's visit to Durban
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie. Image: Facebook Durban's cultural leaders are expected to give Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, a traditional welcome to Wentworth on Saturday McKenzie is expected to lead a series of impactful initiatives across KwaZulu-Natal as part of the department's ongoing commitment to youth development, community wellness, and social transformation through sport, mentorship, and public engagement. The Wentworth community is expected to host McKenzie in the Move4Health Wellness Campaign at Wentworth Park. Department spokesperson Stacey-Lee Khojane said the event forms part of the national I Choose 2 be Active movement, and commemorates World Move for Health Day, a globally recognised initiative. The event advocates for daily physical activity as a cornerstone of long-term health and well-being. McKenzie is also expected to visit the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) for the guided by greatness youth mentorship event hosted in partnership with Sivusisiwe Africa Initiatives. Khojane said this flagship initiative is designed to support adolescent boys, particularly those growing up without their biological fathers, by instilling values of discipline, purpose, and resilience. Khojane said the event targets boys in Grades 7 to 10, and aims to address pressing social challenges such as fatherlessness, substance abuse, and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), while promoting mental health, leadership, and personal growth. She stated that this was part of the department's Golekane Campaign — a national GBVF awareness initiative that encourages open and constructive dialogue between men and boys throughout the year. These engagements underscore the department's holistic approach to building a healthier, more empowered South African society through sport, arts, and culture. Andre De Bruin, paramount chief of the Khoi and San (Khoisan) and Wentworth community activist, said cultural leaders accepted the invitation to attend the event in good faith, adding that the community had a strong cultural representation of Griquas and San people. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ De Bruin hoped McKenzie's visit would be beneficial to the community. 'All we ask is for our cultural voices to be heard and for McKenzie to take our message and concerns to Parliament. We ask for our culture to be respected and recognised. For far too long, we have been on terms and conditions. We hope and pray the traditional leaders walk away with something for their people,' De Bruin said. Alexandra Uys, eThekwini Ward 68 sports committee member, said they were looking forward to meeting with McKenzie to showcase the sporting talent the community has and the assistance they need to keep children off the streets.
