Liberation walk moves to Kempton Park
The race, in its fourth year, will take place Dries Niemandt Park on October 4
THE annual Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk on October 4 is moving to Kempton Park this year.
The race, in its fourth year, will take place Dries Niemandt Park.
The City of Ekurhuleni, home to the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Liberation Walk, in association with OR Tambo International Airport and the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation will, on the day, officially kick off Tambo month celebrations, which take place during October.
The walk is held annually during the first weekend of October and celebrates the life of two of Africa’s most famous freedom fighters, Oliver Reginald and his wife, Adelaide, Tambo. It embodies the ideals of unity and patriotism, which are strongly associated with the stalwarts’ legacy.
Ekurhuleni executive mayor, Clr Mondli Gungubele, said the City of Ekurhuleni is honoured and privileged to be associated with such a great leader and to play host to this important event.
Mavuso Msimang, CEO of the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation, said the walk was a project which was all about making sure that the plight for education for all is highlighted and the story of 20 years of democracy is told.
The 2014 event consists of a 21.1km run as well as a 10km walk and a 5km fun walk. The total value of this year’s prizes is estimated at R150 000 and proceeds from the event will benefit charities in underprivileged communities.
The half marathon run will kick off at OR Tambo International Airport and end at the Dries Niemandt, while the 5km and 10km walks will remain at the park.
Entries for the walk are open online at www.entrytime.co.za
Medals and goodie bags will be awarded to all finishers and winners will receive a complimentary foot massage.
