Endumeni Local Municipality

Youth, Unity and Champions: Endumeni Celebrates Youth Day Through Sport

The fields were alive with excitement, determination, and community spirit as young people from across Endumeni came together to celebrate Youth Day through a thrilling Sports Tournament hosted by Endumeni Local Municipality.

Held in commemoration of the historic June 16 Youth Day, the tournament brought together talented soccer and netball teams from different communities, creating an atmosphere filled with passion, healthy competition, and youthful energy.

From the first whistle to the final matches, spectators were treated to impressive displays of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship as teams battled for top honours and exciting prizes.

Soccer Champions

🥇 1st Place – Dundee United
🥈 2nd Place – Running Water
🥉 3rd Place – Mavukana
🏅 4th Place – Cosmos

Netball Champions

🥇 1st Place – Dundee Spurs
🥈 2nd Place – Dundee Fire Balls
🥉 3rd Place – Seven Stars
🏅 4th Place – Dundee Sisonke

The winning teams walked away with more than just bragging rights. Prizes included medals, brand-new soccer and netball kits, and cash prizes ranging from R4 000 for first place to R1 000 for fourth place.

Addressing participants and supporters, Mayor Mcebo Mkhize praised the enthusiasm shown by the youth and highlighted the important role that sport plays in building stronger communities.

“Today we witnessed the incredible talent, determination and unity that exists among the young people of Endumeni. Youth Day is about remembering the courage of those who came before us, but it is also about investing in the future. Through sport, we create opportunities, build confidence, and inspire young people to reach their full potential,” said Mayor Mkhize.

The Mayor also extended his sincere gratitude to the teams, coaches, match officials, sponsors, community stakeholders, and municipal officials who contributed to the success of the tournament.

More than just a sporting event, the tournament served as a powerful reminder that the youth of Endumeni are active, talented, and ready to shape the future of their communities. Friendships were formed, talents were discovered, and champions were crowned in a celebration that truly reflected the spirit of Youth Day.

ENDUMENI YOUTH SPORT DAY 2026

Join us as we celebrate youth, unity, talent, and healthy living through sport.

📅 Date: 19 June 2026
🕗 Time: 08h00
📍 Venue: Oval Stadium
🏆 Sport Codes: Soccer & Netball

Bring your energy, team spirit, and passion for sport as young people from across Endumeni come together for a day of exciting competition and community pride.

Empowering Youth Through Sport • Building Unity • Creating Champions

PUBLIC NOTICE: SCAM ALERT

Endumeni Local Municipality has noted with concern a circulating voice note from a man who identifies himself as “Mr Dlamini”, claiming to be the Human Resources Manager of Endumeni Local Municipality.

The Municipality would like to categorically clarify that there is no person by the name of Mr Dlamini employed within the Human Resources Department of Endumeni Local Municipality.

Members of the community are therefore warned not to fall victim to this scam. The public is further advised that all recruitment processes at Endumeni Local Municipality are conducted fairly, transparently, and through official municipal channels.

No municipal official will call members of the public to recruit them over the phone or request money in exchange for employment opportunities.

The community is urged to remain vigilant and to verify any recruitment-related information directly with the Municipality through official communication platforms.

Issued by:
Communications Unit
Endumeni Local Municipality