Shameemah Salie attended the official opening of a new 6-a-side soccer pitch in Blomvlei, Hanover Park, marking an important step toward creating safe and positive spaces for young people in the community.
Supporting initiatives like this highlights the incredible talent within our youth and the importance of investing in platforms that allow them to grow, develop, and realise their full potential.
In communities across the Cape Flats, where crime and gang violence have become an everyday reality, projects such as these serve as a powerful reminder that this should not be the norm. Our children deserve the freedom to simply be children — to play, to dream, and to feel safe without fear.
A sincere word of appreciation to Uthando, James Fernie, and all those involved in making this initiative possible. Your work continues to inspire and bring hope to communities that need it most. We are humbled to be part of efforts that create real, lasting impact.
There remains a collective responsibility for all levels of government and stakeholders to support and invest in initiatives like these — using them meaningfully to uplift communities and restore a sense of love, peace, and opportunity in our most vulnerable areas.
