Mandla Sibeko of the Mandla-Wethu Chronic Support Group: “This year, we want to focus on getting men on board. Men avoid getting medical check-ups and do not realise that many illnesses can be avoided or treated if caught early. We need to raise awareness about prostate cancer. We want to encourage men over 40 to get tested. We also believe men greatly influence what happens in our communities. If men stand up and take care of their health, we believe many others will do the same.”
New Year resolutions have become a tradition for many individuals, and each requires attention, change and growth.
The African Reporter hit the streets to ask community members to share their goals for 2025 and how they plan to achieve them.
Nkosinathi Mbonani, the owner and founder of Ballers FC and the Nkosinathi Mbonani Foundation: “Township soccer plays a huge role in many young people’s lives. We lack many things in the township, such as better sporting competitions, sponsorship, sporting facilities and proper mentorship. We would like to get support from well-established football players and coaches to offer young people skills and empowerment. Soccer has played a huge role for old and young people and has instilled brothe
Brian Sithole of One Strong Voice: “We want to see the number of GVB cases decrease. We also send our condolences to the family of Ntombenhle Mzima (five) for starting the year on such a sad note. We wish that whoever is responsible for this crime is caught as soon as possible. We call upon all community members who might know of the matter to come forward and speak to the police. This is to ensure a successful prosecution. We would also like to see the conclusion of the case of Kamogelo Moepy
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