Luthuli walk to honour the legacy of a liberation icon
The legacy of Chief Albert Luthuli will once again be honoured through the annual Luthuli Walk and Fun Run, taking place on Saturday in Groutville.
This year's event carries added significance, as it coincides with the recent reopening of the inquest into Luthuli's death in 1967.
Luthuli remains one of South Africa's most revered political icons and was the first African recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Launched in 2016, the Luthuli Walk retraces the final steps of the late chief, who was reportedly killed by a train on the railway bridge over the uMvoti River on July 21 in 1967.
Decades later, questions still linger around the circumstances of his death.
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has reopened the inquest, with a verdict expected in October.
More than just a tribute, the commemorative walk and fun run aim to celebrate Luthuli's enduring legacy while promoting social cohesion, healthy living and the growth of local tourism and entrepreneurship.
The 11.5km walk and 7.7km fun run will both start at the Luthuli Museum, located on Nokukhanya Luthuli Street in Groutville, with staggered start times at 7am and 7.30am, respectively.
Participants are encouraged to collect their race packs at the Luthuli Museum on 17 or 18 July, between 10am and 8pm.
No collections will be allowed on the day of the event unless prior arrangements have been made.
Contact the Luthuli Museum at 032 559 6824 or email [email protected].
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