Today is World Diabetes day and in commemoration of the day, the City of Cape Town has launched an awareness programme to educate people on how to reduce chronic diseases. Statistics in 2015 showed that Diabetes, also known as the silent killer, was responsible for one in 20 deaths in South Africa. According to the City, over the coming months they will implement an informative public awareness campaign to show residents how they can help to reduce their risk of obesity and preventable disease. This includes diabetes, by avoiding a proven risk factor which is sugary drinks. Adopting a strong leadership position on the issue, the City will also move towards reducing the accessibility of sugary drinks within all City of Cape Town-controlled buildings.
To encourage getting healthy, the metro is also hosting Zumba classes and has invested in outdoor gyms. Mayor Patricia de Lille has urged residents to make use of these facilities provided by the city as there it is a cost-effective way of getting into shape. Here is a list of outdoor gyms that is available for public use:
1. Gardenia Park Outdoor Gym
Where: Gardenia Street, Atlantis
Contact: [email protected]
2. Hout Bay Common Park
Where: Bainskloof Road, Hout Bay
Contact: [email protected]
3. Maynardville Park
Where: Claren Road, Wynberg
Contact: [email protected]
4. Morning Park Outdoor Gym
Where: Beach Road, Durbanville
Contact: [email protected]
5. Muritz Park Outdoor Gym
Where: Muritz Close, Steenberg
Contact: [email protected]
6. Greenfield Circle Park outdoor Gym
Where: Greenfield Circle, Ottery
Contact: [email protected]
7. Gregory Park
Where: Rohm Street, Goodwood
Contact: [email protected]
8. Jack Muller
Where: Frans Conradie Drive, Boston
Contact: [email protected]
9. Kingfisher Road
Where: Kingfisher Road, Southfield
Contact: [email protected]
10. Paradise Park
Where: Cnr Hiddingh and Alster Avenue, Newlands
Contact: [email protected]
