- Partnerships for Senior Wellness: The King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality collaborated with the Department of Social Development and the Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture to organize the Golden Games, aimed at promoting health and social engagement among elderly residents.
- Variety of Engaging Activities: The event featured a range of fun activities like duck walk, jukskei throw, and goal shooting, allowing seniors to participate in their preferred games and foster camaraderie.
- Promoting Physical and Mental Health: The Golden Games serve as a platform to enhance physical fitness, mental wellness, and social interaction among seniors, helping to reduce isolation and encourage mobility.
The King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Social Development and the Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, brought together elderly residents for the Golden Games, an initiative aimed at keeping senior citizens active, rejuvenated, and healthy.
The event offered a variety of fun and engaging activities tailored to seniors, including the duck walk, jukskei throw, and goal shooting. Participants had the freedom to choose the games they enjoyed most, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie, laughter, and friendly competition.
According to organisers, the Golden Games are more than just a recreational outing, they play a vital role in promoting physical fitness, mental wellness, and social interaction among the elderly. By involving seniors in such events, the programme helps to reduce isolation, encourage mobility, and enhance overall quality of life.
The day’s activities left many participants inspired, energised, and looking forward to future gatherings.
