Correctional officials from neighbouring countries came together in Pretoria to take part in a sports tournament aimed at relationship building and networking
Team Zimbabwe played against Namibia on Wednesday during the Sports and Culture Games at the Kgosi Mampuru II prison.There was excitement at the Kgosi Mampuru II prison in Pretoria as correctional service officials from Southern African countries competed in the Sports and Culture Games on Monday.
Seated under trees while the matches were in progress were officials from various countries conversing and getting to know each other. “This is the type of engagements we want as there are certain values we learn from them. When you see them sitting under a tree, you realise our cultures are common but there is a lot we need to talk about and share,” he said.
“The first game was against Namibia, which we won 3-0. The second game was against Zambia and we drew 1-1. We are very excited. So far so good in South Africa. We received a warm welcome.”
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