Celebrating Jozi’s finest mothers
The purpose of the concert is to celebrate the mothers of the City of Joburg.
There was music in the air and lots of dancing taking place when many mothers enjoyed letting their hair down at the mother of all concerts which took place at the Joburg Zoo, on Sunday, 13 May.
“The Mother’s Day Concert has been taking place for as long as I can remember and I always look forward to it. It’s a event I always note down on my calendar. And the event never disappoints. This year it was bigger and better, and I and the other mothers had the time of our lives,” said Khanyisile Ndlovu from Groblerpark.
“I’m not even a mother, but I was invited by a friend. It’s the first time I attended the event. I had fun for days, I enjoyed the performance so much. It was such a happy environment to be at. I’m definitely coming backing next year, and I will be bring my mom along,” said Dr Tshepang Makhetha from Helderkruin.
The MMC for Community Development, councillor Nonhlanhla Sifumba, said a few words about the value of having mother figures in communities: “Throughout the year, mothers, whether biological or circumstantial, selflessly give of themselves to make sure that society not only thrives, but that it succeeds. We acknowledge all of you today and the invaluable role you play in our societies.”
The Mother’s Day Concert has been taking place at the Johannesburg Zoo for the past 26 years. Between 10 000 and 12 000 people attend the annual event. The purpose of the concert is to celebrate the mothers of the City of Joburg. Mothers attend the concert with their families, and are given special treatment throughout the day.
For the first time, JCPZ partnered with Battalion, an Events Company, in order to ensure that the event was a memorable one for the mothers of Joburg and their families.
There was entertainment for the whole family. The kids’ entertainment areas were set up to ensure the enjoyment and safety of the little ones with jumping castles, face painters, child minders, colouring-in pads and crayons, and many more activities.
Entertainment for the adults included, among others, the sultry sounds of jazz singer, Langa Mavuso, and local acapella group, The Soil. The concert played songs from all-time greats, like Mme-Motswadi by Judith Sephuma, Too Late For Mama by the late Brenda Fassie, and Point of view by Jimmy Dludlu.
Many visitors brought their camping chairs and picnic baskets and enjoyed the day.
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