When you watch the joyous, fluid action of Roger Federer on a tennis court, it is difficult to imagine what he would think of the derelict Aberdeen Tennis Club’s courts. Being half South African, he might consider helping out here, he does in other parts of the country, because quite honestly there is no other way these courts are ever going to be repaired. This will definitely not happen while the appointed officials who are in charge of Aberdeen’s present daily and future town and sport complex situation have anything to do with it. For local people to be at a loss when they so badly want to be proud of their town is frustrating and harmful to the psyche of Aberdeen. Experiencing this lack of initiative, care, and planning for the future, does not inspire this town to motivate itself to any great heights. The youth of Aberdeen, Lotusville and Thembalisizwe, have the awesome task of self-motivation on a daily basis in this atmosphere of dirt and no progress. The photograph of the once good conditioned tennis courts, tells its own story, as does the derelict, vandalized club house, with doors, windows and all fixtures stolen and the dreadful odour of urine and faecal matter very prevalent.
Another sad reminder of Aberdeen’s official’s inability in knowledge and expertise.
Another sad reminder of Aberdeen’s official’s inability in knowledge and expertise.
Article By: Joan Tinker