FROM SORROW TO STRENGTH: JOSIAS MAKOLOLO’S PURSUIT OF GLORY AT THE GOLDEN GAMES

By Mamuligi Vhutshilo Percy

• Mr Josias Makololo (66), based in Soshanguve, Gauteng province, represents Gauteng in the Ball Relays at the National Golden Games, showcasing outstanding talent from across the country.
• Participating for the second time, Mr Makololo is enthusiastic about contributing to his team’s success and aims to secure victory in the Golden Games. His selection on the provincial team stemmed from commendable performances in regional, district, and provincial qualifiers.
• Motivated by personal challenges, including the loss of his son and wife, Mr Makololo emphasizes the importance of staying fit and mentally active through sports participation. As a NeoLife distributor, he advocates for health awareness, particularly focusing on chronic illnesses and mental health issues within his community and beyond.

The National Golden Games brings together teams comprising outstanding individuals from across the country, including Mr Josias Makololo (66) based in Soshanguve, Gauteng province. He serves as a distributor for NeoLife and represents Gauteng in the Ball Relays.

Mr Makololo is participating in the Golden Games for the second time, filled with excitement and eager anticipation for the event. He aims to contribute to his team’s success and secure victory in the Golden Games. He earned his place on the provincial team through competitive performances in regional, district, and provincial qualifiers, where he stood out as one of the top participants.

He joined sports to take his mind off things as he was still adapting to the passing of his son and wife. “Participating helps me to stay fit and keep my mind active. Elders need to manage their health so that they can suppress illnesses such as Diabetes and High Blood Pressure.” Emphasised Mr Makololo.

He feels that he does not receive enough support from his local community, and as such he wants to raise awareness on issues concerning health, especially chronic illnesses and mental health. He joined NeoLife as a distributor to help people stay healthy and frequently does presentations within his community and surrounding areas.

Mr Makololo encourages more elderly people to participate in the Active Ageing Programme and young people to take issues that concern their health and make exercising a habit earlier in their lives.