460km walk from Polokong (Vanderbijlpark) to Durban to raise Mental Health Awareness

Team Tshabangu alongside Action Maluleka Ndlovu are embarking on a journey to promote Mental Health Awareness on Friday, 22 August 2025. This talented group of dancers is passionate about promoting mental health awareness through creative expression and community engagement.

Chatting with a founder of the team - Jabulani Tshabangu said, “I'm a dancer with 11 years of experience in the industry. I started in 2014, had the privilege of honing my craft and now I’m thrilled to lead Team Tshabangu, a company I founded on January 16, 2024. Our mission is to empower young individuals through dance, teaching them valuable life skills and helping them succeed.”

Young dancers saw an opportunity to use their dancing skills as a platform to raise Mental Health Awareness. They are driven by the need to address Mental Health Awareness and reduce stigma which is motivated by mental health support groups and helplines such as SADAG.

“Mental Health Awareness is crucial in South Africa, people are struggling with depression, anxiety and other issues. We chose Polokong to Durban because the route will allow us to reach broader audience, engage with various groups and promote message of hope and resilience”, added Jabulani.

The team is facing lots of challenges such as logistics and funding and pleading for any support from community, individuals or sponsors by joining them either by walking or donating.

“Our target is to complete the 460km walk, we know it’s not going to be easy but will achieve this goal with the support from our people”, he concluded.

RAN will be giving latest update regarding this journey. Anyone who want to join a walk or support this initiative can find more information - Facebook: @jabulani motsamai tshabangu | Instagram:@TeamTshabangu | WhatsApp: 069 951 8315| 060 287 5846 |email at mailto:teamtshabangu@gmail.com.