MPUMALANGA GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PROMOTE TEAMWORK THROUGH SPORTS AND WELLNESS DAY

Scores of Mpumalanga Provincial Government employees gathered at Mbombela Stadium today, 9 October 2026, for the Interdepartmental Sports, Employee Health and Wellness Day.

The activities kicked off this morning with Premier Mandla Ndlovu leading participants in a 10km fun run, encouraging employees to embrace physical fitness and teamwork.

Addressing the participants, Premier Ndlovu urged government employees to give their best in their respective sporting codes, emphasising the importance of resilience and perseverance, even when faced with challenges.

Senior government officials, including Heads of Departments, joined employees from various departments in the sporting activities.

The Director-General in the Office of the Premier, Maggie Skosana, also addressed the participants, highlighting the importance of government employees as the public service's most valuable resource.

Skosana said the interdepartmental sporting event plays a vital role in breaking down organisational barriers while promoting teamwork, discipline, perseverance, respect and collective responsibility among employees.

At the end of the activities, winning teams across the various sporting codes will receive medals, sports gear and trophies in recognition of their achievements.