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The Citizen
09-08-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Eye Can Walk 5km/ 10km challenges runners
AS race day fast approaches, entries remain open for the Eye Can Walk 5km/ 10km Challenge on Sunday, August 24, from Suncoast Lawns in Durban. Scores of runners are expected to be part of the KZN Athletics accredited race, hosted by the KZN Blind and Deaf Society (KZNBDS). The race route is along the Durban beachfront promenade, which KZNBDS president Veetha Sewkuran said would be the perfect setting for the event. She said around 2000 runners will be part of the race which starts at 08:00. 'We are expecting both social and elite runners and walkers to be part of the challenge,' said Sewkuran. 'The race is accredited, there will be cash prizes and medals at the end.' The challenge was conceived by the organisation in 2017 as a means to raise awareness of, and to uplift, blind and deaf people. Over the years it has grown to be more than just an awareness fun walk. Sewkuran said despite the fast-paced growth of the event, the organisers have not deviated from its purpose. Also Read: Blind residents highlight Eye Can Walk 'It's a unique and good concept, running and raising awareness at the same time. The race has evolved over time and become more competitive to include other services such as a chiropractor, and having diabetes and high blood pressure checks,' said Sewkuran. 'The only thing that has changed this year is the venue, because there were issues of safety and parking. With us starting at Suncoast, it solves that issue.' The race is kids and pet friendly. All entrants will receive T-shirts and medals. The entry price for the 10km run ranges from R180 to R240, and the cost to participate in the 5km walk/run is R100. Tickets can be purchased via Webtickets or at Pick n Pay. Race pack collection is on Saturday, August 23, at Pirates Lifesaving Club from 09:00 to 16:00 and on Sunday from 06:30 to 07:30. For more information contact Anand Naicker on 083 783 6363 or Yegeshne Naidu on 031 309 4991 / 067 281 7782. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here
The Citizen
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Runner dies after collapsing near finish line of Howick 10km race
Runner dies after collapsing near finish line of Howick 10km race A 57-year-old runner collapsed near the finish line of the Howick 10km race from Mpophomeni Shopping Mall to Howick West in KZN yesterday. The Witness reports that he was later declared dead at Hilton Life Hospital after receiving intensive care from Midlands EMS paramedics on the scene. Midlands EMS operations director Roland Robertson says crews were on medical standby at the event. The runner collapsed 'moments before completing the race', he says. Midlands EMS paramedics on site responded immediately and found the athlete in cardiac arrest. CPR was commenced without delay, and advanced life support (ALS) protocols were initiated. 'The patient was placed on a manual ventilator and received multiple shocks from a defibrillator in an effort to restore a heartbeat,' Robertson says. He adds that the sustained and intense resuscitation efforts resulted in the patient being stabilised. He was then transported, under continuous ALS care, to a nearby hospital, where he unfortunately died. 'Midlands EMS extends its heartfelt condolences to the athlete's family and loved ones during this very difficult time. Our thoughts are with you,' Robertson says. KZN Athletics president Steve Mkasi told The Witness that the organisation is awaiting a detailed report. He added that the next of kin has been contacted and that it was unfortunate that the man died while running, an activity that is part of a healthy lifestyle. He said the event organiser had taken all the necessary precautions by organising an ambulance, which responded promptly, and paramedics did the best they could to assist the athlete. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
