NELSON MANDELA REMEMBRANCE EVENT

RUNNING FOR MADIBA

WITH one of the country’s biggest social and recreational events, the Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run, now just days away, some of the country’s hottest artists have lined up to entertain the crowds on Sunday.

Thousands of social and professional walkers and runners will again start and finish the event at the Union Buildings this year, with a 5km walk as well as 10km and 21km runs.

The 10km and 21km runs start at the Union Buildings at 7am and the 5km walk starts at the Union Buildings at 10am.

After the event a stellar line-up will entertain participants from midday, including Thebe, Major League DJz, Lady Zamar, Mlindo the Vocalist and DJ Kudz.

This year many of South Africa’s top runners, personalities and athletes – among them musician Kabelo Mabalane, Bafana stars Aaron Mokoena and Siphiwe Tshabalala, television star Andile Gaelisiwe and runners Gerda Steyn and Collen Mulaudzi – will join in the event to ensure Madiba’s memory is kept alive.

The event is hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Gauteng Provincial Government.

Other personalities who have confirmed their participation include African football legend Kalusha Bwalya, SABC Sport’s Vaylen Kirtley, former television journalist and now Bafana media man Matlhomola Morake, Kaya FM’s Mosibudi Whitehead and the entire TS Galaxy football team.

The two running categories will have winners’ prize money of R5 000 in each age and gender category. Race numbers for the run will include Champion Chip timing for professional runners.

Entry fee is R50 for the 5km walk, R100 for the 10km run and R150 for the 21km run. The public are encouraged to register ahead of the race this week on mandelawalkandrun.com.

The event will mark the culmination of the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s 20th anniversary.

THE STAR and the Pretoria News are giving lucky readers a chance to experience the Nelson Mandela Run and Walk hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Gauteng Provincial Government, taking place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday, December 8. To stand a chance to win, SMS “MandelaRW” followed by your name, surname and email address to 33258. Terms and conditions apply, sms costs R1.50.