Sydney Street in Mowbray was cordoned off for children to play

For two hours on Youth Day, Sydney Street in Mowbray was filled with children. They played soccer and learned to skate and drum and practise the martial art of capoeira.

The event was inspired by similar events held by Open Streets, in which streets are cordoned off for activities.

Marlise Richter, organiser of the Mowbray event and resident of Sydney Street, said the event was a celebration of children.

She said that she would love to see more public spaces used for sport and recreation. The event was done in collaboration with Putney Road in Brixton, Johannesburg.