Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run takes place in December

The ‘Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run’ hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Gauteng government – takes place at the Union Buildings, Tshwane, on Sunday, December 8.

Tens of thousands of South African walkers and runners will again start and finish at the famous building, with a 5km walk as well as a 10 and 21km run.

Last year’s half marathon attracted some of South Africa’s top runners such as Stephen Mokoka and former Comrades Marathon winners, Charne Bosman and Ludwick Mamabolo.

Others to participate in the various events last year included US Open wheelchair tennis semifinalist, Kgothatso Montjane as well as, football stars Shaun Bartlett, Kalusha Bwalya and Jabulani Mendu.

The two running categories will have winners’ prize money of R5 000 in each age category.

The walk will again be held alongside the Nelson Mandela Liberation Route, a significant tourist attraction, which boasts various heritage sites linked to the former South African President’s political history.

In partnership with ANA and Sports Leo