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Sanitiser to start with. Siyabonga Rungqu. Sinoxolo Hale. Gcobisa Dumeko, Sercretary of SYDP and MC of the Love Day event. Photo: Luthando Mpofu Councillor Thembisa Gaushe. Sophumelela Ketelo,
Word and photos by LUTHANDO MPOFU
On 26 February 2021 Sophumulela Youth Development Programme (SYDP) hosted its annual Love Day event. The event is meant for learners to show love to each other while addressing the stigma some boys have about menstruation.
The organisation, through the public’s generous donations of sanitary towels, roll-on deodorants and soaps was able to also add black shoe polish for boys this year.
Grade 12 learners from Khutliso Daniels, TEM Mrwetyana and Nathaniel Nyaluza left with packages on Friday.
On Saturday 28 November, Makhanda born comedian, athlete and academic, Tsepiso Nzayo, ran from Nelson Mandela Bay to Makhanda.
Tsepiso started his preparations for the run in June this year, when he started by running 400 kilometres a month and eased down to 50km so that his body could relax a little for the big day. It took him 11 hours to reach the final destination.
He speaks highly of the support he received from everyone involved, and was especially grateful for the cheers and hoots from commuters, as they encouraged him to run even further.
Tsepiso said he was well prepared for the run: he was focused on his practice and nutrition played a vital role.