22/03/2017 Using sport as a harbinger of hope as we reflect on our Human Rights​

This year, the City of Johannesburg is hosting its Pro-Am Golf Tournament at the Soweto Country Club following the event’s postponement due to heavy rains last month.

This event has two legs, the first of which, took place today. The event is set to conclude tomorrow during Human Rights Day.

The tournament is also supported by the Sunshine Tour which financially contributes to the development of the club and sourced sponsorships from business people and companies.

Most significant to today’s event was the participation of the legendary political activist, Rivonia Trialist and Robben Island Political Prisoner, Mr Andrew Mlangeni, who started his golfing career as a caddy at the Johannesburg Golf Course when golf was an elite sport reserved for the privileged.

In our new democratic dispensation, it is important for us to be proactive in ensuring that we expand the reach of golf and other similar sports to communities which previously had no exposure to such sporting events.

Sport is a powerful tool for social cohesion, and when used appropriately, can serve as a harbinger of hope and bring new opportunities for those participating in it. This is particularly important considering the commemoration of Human Rights Day tomorrow.

The winners of today’s leg of the tournament are:

Top Professional player:

Ryan Tipping
Top Three Amateur Players:

Warren Sourgen
Warren Boucher
Ryan King
We will continue to invest in the sporting development of our people, especially those who have for too long lived on the fringes of our society.

Cllr Herman Mashaba

Executive Mayor

City of Joburg

For more information please contact:

Luyanda Mfeka

Media Specialist: Office of the Executive Mayor – City of Joburg

Tel: (011) 407 6727 | Cell: 081 744 3171

E-mail: Luyandam@joburg.org.za
Website: www.joburg.org.za