Department to continue Hlasela Games in Lejweleputswa

The Department of Sport, Art, Culture and Recreation, in collaboration with the Sport and Recreation Councils are presenting Hlasela Sport, Arts and Culture Games which will take place at Phahamisanang Primary School in Meloding on the 14th December 2013 and Letsete Secondary School in Thabong (Welkom) This initiative is intended to wage a war against crime in our communities. It aims to promote, expose and encourage youth to take part in sport, arts and culture programs, as this is a platform to enhance, empower, and showcase talent as well as create space for youth development. The Games will comprise of different sporting codes and art forms such as: Drama Poetry Music Traditional Dance The Games will be hosted as follows: Thabong Semi- Finals Date: 12 December 2013 Venue: Letsete Secondary School Time: 10:00 The final Games Date: 14th December 2013 Venue: Phahamisanang Primary School (Meloding, Virginia) Letsete Secondary School (Welkom, Thabong) Time: 10:00 The event is expected to attract about 300 youth around Meloding and Thabong. Registration or Participation is FREE. Your media establishment is invited to cover these events

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