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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
All eyes are on Bidi as he tackles the Comrades this Sunday
All eyes are on Bidi as he tackles the Comrades this Sunday The time has arrived for eMalahleni's blind athlete to face one of the greatest adventures of his life. Bidi Barrett will compete in the Comrades Marathon this coming Sunday. After months of preparation and fine-tuning the details, Bidi and his two guides, Jean-Michel Masson and Susan van der Spuy, are tackling the gruelling race from Pietermaritzburg City Hall to Durban. This will be the 49th down run and is slightly longer than the previous down run in 2023, as the finish has been moved to a street outside People's Park. Bidi and his team will be running 89.98km. eMalahleni made this dream possible for the runner who lost his sight at birth. After Bidi crossed the finish line at the Kaapsehoop 42km race in November, he earned his place in the Comrades. A BackABuddy crowd fundraiser was started as Bidi needed financial assistance with this journey. The amount was raised in a jiffy and the 37-year-old runner was kitted out, and his entry and accommodation paid. 'And so Team Bidi Barrett sets off on our journey to the ultimate human race. What a privilege and honour it is to be part of this courageous, resilient, and inspirational story. All in all, powered by the Holy Spirit,' Jean-Michel said. Bidi thanked everyone who supported him in this dream come true. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- The Citizen
‘Men of Destiny' leads charge against social ills in eMalahleni schools
'Men of Destiny' leads charge against social ills in eMalahleni schools Emalahleni Men of Destiny, led by Pastor Ignatius Mahlangu, has embarked on a mission to tackle social issues plaguing local schools. The programme, aptly themed 'My Child is Your Child,' aims to combat drugs, alcohol abuse, bullying, teenage pregnancy, and bad behaviour in schools. Every morning at 06:30, until May 30, prayer and preaching sessions will be held at school gates in KwaGuaqa Extensions. Mahlangu emphasised the importance of community involvement, urging parents and community members to join hands in this fight. 'We invite all parents and community members to join us in this noble cause. Together, we can create a safe and supportive environment for our children to thrive,' Mahlangu said. 'By working together, we can address these social ills and ensure our children receive the care and guidance they deserve.' Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
eMalahleni Meat World opening sizzles with fun
Less than a minute Zita Goldswain Less than a minute Embraced in the smokey haze of braaivleis eMalahleni got together today to celebrate the opening of Meat World at Crescent Corner Shopping Centre. With DJ Mack Rapapali guiding the day's festivities and appearances by Jo Black, The Saxby Twins, Deon Groot, Renaldo, and Mionette, the day wrapped in a warm atmosphere. Shoppers not only enjoyed great specials but also got to catch up with friends in the 'party' square. WITBANK NEWS 'snapped' away and captured the day's festivities. Read the full story in next week's edition. Check out the photos here: At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
