The Hewu Brotherhood Organisation hosted the Mgijima Soccer and Netball Easter Tournament, featuring a number of local clubs to add Easter cheer to the community of Whittlesea and surrounding areas.
This tournament used to be an annual event, but was not played for the last two years due to the coronavirus restrictions.
Hewu Brotherhood is an integrated community development programme supported by local youth. The NGO is involved with sports, education and agricultural development in the Hewu village communities.
“The NGO is dedicated to enriching and developing the lives of youngsters, between the ages of 13 and 17, from previously disadvantaged areas, through sport and wellness activities,” said Mthetho Kamana, communications manager for Hewu Brotherhood.
“Collaborating with them is part of our corporate social responsibility strategy, and it falls in line with our aim to increase our visibility in communities across the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality and provide empowerment opportunities to those who need it most.”
In the soccer section, United FC from Nqobokeni Village walked away with the first prize, a big trophy, gold medals and a cash prize or R3 000.
TTC FC from Didimana Village came second and went home with silver medals and a cash prize of R1 500, while home side Santos FC from Kamastone came third and took home bronze medals and R800.
In netball, Sunbirds Netball Team, from Zola, were victorious, beating former champions, Didimana Netball Team, in the final on Sunday.
Sunbirds took home the trophy, gold medals and R1 700, while second place Didimana walked away with silver medals and R800. There was a token of appreciation also for the third placed team in the netball section, Rush Hour from kwaSammy went home with bronze medals and R400.
“We knew this tournament would light up their spirits and keep them active in sport,” concluded Kamana.
