Veronica Makutu, Alina Monare, Sarie Tshabalala, Sarah Mpono and Cynthia Molefe sell organic vegetables to the community.
The City of Johannesburg’s Social Development Department hosted Africa Day celebrations at the Cosmo City Multipurpose Centre.
The event was well attended by residents, organisations and the city’s government representatives.
Robinson Sathekge, City of Johannesburg’s head of the sub-unit migration, said Africa Day is an annual event the City has hosted for many years.
Jeanette Phikwane, Mavis Dube, Bradley Muttitt, Nono Sehete and Abiah Mahlase display their beautiful handcrafted garments.
“Africa Day is celebrated throughout the continent and is an initiative where we celebrate African leaders. The founding day of the Organisation of African Unity, currently known as the African Union, shows the resilience of former leaders who fought for our liberation. I see a number of people are excited, dressed in traditional clothes, and glad the event is being celebrated by the community,” said Sathekge.
Young people work together to make their business a success.
He added that the City also celebrates Africa day with a soccer tournament that is made up of eight under 19 soccer teams consisting of community members. The regions compete against each other. Region D won against Region C.
The event had various stalls from organisations that were there to promote and sell their proudly South African products and services. Nurses also vaccinated children against measles as part of the 24-day immunisation campaign in Gauteng.
A nurse vaccinates a child for measles as part of a 24 day measles campaign in Gauteng.
MAD designers Bradley Muttitt and Abiah Mahlase were also there to showcase items made by women to raise funds for their designs in Malawi.
Designers Abiah Mahlase and Bradley Muttitt at the Africa Day celebrations.
City of Johannesburg’s health and social development MMC, Dr Mpho Phalatse, spoke about the misconception the world has about Africa. In spite of misconceptions about the continent, Phalatse said it is imperative for people to be aware of their history so that they can protect our continent.
“Johannesburg joins all Africans in celebrating the continent’s achievements and in recommitting ourselves to continuing the pursuit of collaboration with our fellow African brothers and sisters, and in unity, work hard in building a better Africa and a better world – as per our theme this year.”
Region D players win against Region C players during a soccer match at the Africa Day event.
Robinson Sathekge, head of the sub-unit migration at the City of Johannesburg, attends Africa Day.
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