Siphelele Nketo
WARD 6 councillor candidate for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in Kokstad, Abongile Nzimande, hosted a soccer tournament to promote social cohesion and encourage youth participation in sport. The tournament at a local sports field last weekend brought together eight soccer teams from the rural and farm communities in the ward.
Scores of villagers came out to support their teams as Nzimande said that sport plays a significant role in keeping young people away from crime, drug abuse and other social ills.
“I decided to host the tournament because I believe that sport unites people. Young people need positive activities that will keep them busy and help them showcase their talents,” he said. He added that such events will continue even after elections. The winning team, Willowdale FC, won a sheep while Malbi K FC in second place won a R1 000 cash prize.
