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Fun and jubilation as thousands gather for Sigwe Sports and Development Day

Players in the Netball finals. Picture: Karabo Ngoepe

EDN REPORTER

Thousands gathered at the Ndunayithini Ground in Sigwe to celebrate the Sigwe Sports and Development Day.

The morning started with sporting events where teams are battling it out for the E100 000 prize money. Fans and supporters were screaming at the top of their lungs as goals were scored in Netball and soccer matches.

Players in the soccer finals. 

The teams going toe-to-toe in the Netball finals are Buffalo and Lompala as well as Celtics against JB Ladies. The Netball finals are sponsored by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Pholile Shakantu through the Eswatini Network of Women.

The Netball Finals.

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She said the tournament is set to empower women under the Sigwe Inkhundla and they hope to take it to other constituencies. The sports field is a hive of activity with thousands already bracing the scorching heat by 11 am.

More than 5 000 are expected to grace the occasion with Parliamentarians in attendance as well.

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