02 Sep 2015

Healthy living enhances good performance in the work place and it is every worker’s responsibility to ensure that they live a healthy live.

Kgosi David Toto II of Tsabong said this during a wellness day themed, A healthy employee,a productive workforce,  organised by the Department of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS) in conjunction with Central Transport Organisation (CTO) in Tsabong on Tuesday September 2.

Kgosi Toto said a healthy worker always produces quality results and serves clients well. He however encouraged employees to join different sporting activities to keep healthy.

Ms Elizabeth Mangope, the ministry’s Aids coordinator said the objective of the day gives employees an opportunity to learn about different diseases and how to prevent them.

Tsabong Primary Hospital DHMT representative, Ms Lesego Chigagane said most workers suffer from high blood pressure, which is mostly caused by lack of exercising and smoking. She advised employees to always eat a balanced diet and to refrain from eating fatty food.

She encouraged them to form wellness groups to promote counselling at the workplace. The day’s activities included tug of war, 100m,200m,400m races and egg race. Netball and football match games were played. Ends