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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Toti runners ready for the Comrades
THIRTY-TWO runners from the Amanzimtoti Athletic Club (AAC) are ready to take on the ultimate human race, the Comrades Marathon, on June 8. Also read: Amanzimtoti athletes share Comrades Marathon experience This year's 'down run' starts in Pietermaritzburg and ends in Durban. AAC captain Warren Gibson said out of the 32, there are five first-time Comrades participants. He wished everyone good luck. 'You have put in the mileage and the time on the legs. Just go out there and do your best,' said Gibson. More than 24 000 runners from around the world signed up for this year's race, and 35 000 spectators are expected to cheer the runners on along the way. eThekwini Municipality indicated that it is ready to co-host this 98th edition of the Comrades and has plans in place to ensure a successful race. Mayor Cyril Xaba said hosting the event will have a direct spend of R275m and GDP contribution of R681m, with 1800 jobs created. 'Hosting such major international events brings us much joy, as it is a strong indication that we are among other international cities known for successfully delivering memorable sporting events. We will continue to leverage on such events as they boost the local economy and drive tourism,' said Xaba. The race will start at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall at 05:30 and finish 12 hours later at Moses Mabhida Stadium, People's Park in Durban. Motorists and all road users are urged to use alternative routes as roads along the race route will be affected by road closures. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Cold and rain predicted as KZN hosts 98th Comrades, snow on Monday
Very cold and rainy conditions have been predicted for KwaZulu-Natal from Sunday — the day the province hosts the 98th Comrades Marathon. Snow is expected in some parts of the country, including KZN, from Monday. According to Snow Report South Africa, 'low-level snow is indicated in KZN, including on the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban, and it will be chilly with rain on Sunday for the province while the Comrades Marathon is taking place'. Snow is also indicated for parts of Johannesburg, but Snow Report South Africa said 'this is still an advance forecast and will probably change'. Meanwhile, the eThekwini municipality said on Tuesday it is ready for the Comrades, which will see more than 22,000 runners hit the road from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, starting at City Hall and ending at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The event is expected to generate a direct spend of R275m, a GDP contribution of R681m, with 1,800 jobs created, according to officials. The municipality said there will be several road closures and police presence 'will be heightened in all the affected intersections to ensure safety of runners, spectators and motorists'. Mayor Cyril Xaba said hosting a race of this magnitude continued to position Durban as a preferred sporting destination. 'Hosting such major international events brings us much joy as it is a strong indication that we are among other international cities known for successfully delivering memorable sporting events. We will continue to leverage on such events as they boost the local economy and drive tourism.'
