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Soweto Marathon stakeholders vow to secure future of iconic race

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The City of Johannesburg, under the leadership of the Executive Mayor, Dada Morero, conducted a constructive engagement with African Bank, the primary sponsor of the Soweto Marathon, and the Soweto Marathon Trust. This meeting extended into the early hours of this morning as all parties involved endeavoured to resolve the current impasse over the Soweto Marathon, known as The People’s Race.

The dispute centered around the ownership and control of the race. All stakeholders reiterated their mutual commitment to safeguarding the future, stability, and enduring legacy of this iconic marathon, which takes place at Nasrec this morning.

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is reminding residents and commuters to plan for today’s Soweto Marathon, as several roads will be affected. The marathon will feature 42km, 21km, and 10km distances.

JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says officers will be on the ground to manage traffic during the following road closures.

“Nasrec, Riverlea, Orlando, Diepkloof, Pimville, Rockville, Jabulani, Central Western Jabavu, Mofolo, Dube, Kliptown, Pennyville and Aeroton will be affected between 4:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Major roads – Soweto Highway, Randshow Road, Nasrec Road, Chris Hani Road, Modjaji Street, Klipspruit Valley Road, Union Road, Koma Road, Elias Motsoaledi Road, Mphuti Street, Machaba Drive, Mzilikazi Street, Mncube Drive, Mtipa Street, Kumalo Main Road, Vilakazi Street, Armitage Street,” says Fihla.

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