Runners throughout the world have the opportunity to celebrate the life and commemorate the legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the father of the nation, and the world icon who led South Africa through its most difficult period in history by participating in the 2014 installment of the fast growing Nelson Mandela Day Marathon.
Less than a year after the passing of Nelson Mandela and in only its third year, the Mandela Day Marathon is immortalising one of the greatest icons to have walked this earth with scores of runners from across the globe, including big names in various sporting codes are expected to take part in this historic event in 2014.
MECs for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube as well as Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation Ntombikayise Sibhidla-Saphetha and uMgungundlovu District Municipality Mayor Yusuf Bhamjee, will form part of the briefing which will feature top athletes.
Members of the media are invited to the media launch of the 2014 edition of the Mandela Marathon scheduled as follows:
Date: Thursday, 12 June 2014
Venue: Nelson Mandela Capture Site, Howick
Time: 09h30
For general media enquiries contact Mr Lennox Mabaso on 082 8842 403, e-mail lennox.mabaso@gmail.com
For confirmation and transport arrangements contact Ms Mbeko Nzimande on 074 312 99 33, e-mail mbeko.nzimande@umdm.gov.za.
