The Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu centenary celebrations culminated in a Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run in Pretoria on Sunday.
Over 30 000 runners participated in the 5, 10 and 21 kilometre race categories.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura and City of Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga celebrating Nelson Mandela’s legacy at this morning’s 5th Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run #MandelaRWR2018 #Mandela100 #BeTheLegacy #FindTheMadibaInYou pic.twitter.com/vet7nnTxTS
— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) December 9, 2018
The Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run began five years ago, shortly after the passing of the former statesman.
The 5th edition of the Nelson Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run is now well underway in Tshwane, Pretoria. This year’s race also marks the Centenary of Madiba’s birth #Mandela100 #RememberNelsonMandela #BeTheLegacy #FindTheMadibaInYou #MandelaRWR2018 pic.twitter.com/sppir2ZSdI
— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) December 9, 2018
The Remembrance Run was meant to inculcate Madiba’s principles of reconciliation, unity and selflessness.
The Mandela and Sisulu families welcomed the outstanding support.
The number of participants this year show the event is growing.
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