Runners unite from White River to Mbombela to fight GBV

It was a day of inspiration, empowerment and collective action, solidifying the event’s importance in the ongoing fight against GBV.

August 19, 2024

Mark Kinnear 1 minute read

Segwana Tladi, the winner of the GBV Half-marathon. > Photos: Mark Kinnear

Segwana Tladi of Bella’s Athletics Club won the women’s race at the 2024 GBV Half-marathon on Saturday August 10.
The 21.1km race started in White River and finished at Mbombela Stadium. Some 268 athletes completed the half-marathon.

The race not only raised awareness on but also garnered significant support for gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) initiatives, making a lasting impact on the community.

Tladi flew the flag for the host club, winning in 01:31:25. Sera Jackson, running with a temporary licence, was second in 01:32:25. Wendy Bosch of City of Mbombela Marathon Club was third overall, and first in the 40+ category in 01:41:09.

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The men’s finish could not have been closer, with Reghan Magwali of Hollywoodbets and Nicolas Segpongwese of Boxer sprinting for the victory. Magwali claimed the win by 6/10ths of a second, clocking 01:04:41. Musawenkosi Buthelezi of Volksrust Marathon Club was third in 01:05:08.

Other 21.1km category winners
Female
• Junior: Mineke de Ruiter (Run Walk for Life) – 01:41:20
• 50+: Maria Bendana (Discovery) – 01:42:18
• 60+: Jane Mabuza (Kruger Park Marathon Club) – 02:27:08
• Walker: Marissa Swanepoel (NWU) – 02:05:53.
Male
• Junior: Bhekukumuzi Khoza (Barberton Gijimas) – 01:19:26
• 40+: Lovers Hlatshwayo (Nedbank LVCC) – 01:13:50
• 50+: Morris Maiga (Bella’s) – 01:14:12
• 60+: Johannes Nyalunga (Ngodwana Marathon Club) – 01:49:28
• Walker: Gerhard Williamson (Westville Marathon Club) – 02:27:57.
10km category winners
Female
• Junior: Janke Steenkamp (Legogote Villagers) 00:44:56
• Senior: Kebogile Mothsabi (Pan Africa) – 00:37:01
• 40+: Catherine Skhosana (Faranani) – 00:42:32
• 50+: Meintjie Jansen (Secunda Marathon Club) – 00:51:52
• 60+: Alison Hay (LowMed) – 00:48:36
• Walker: Amanda Luus (Run Walk for Life) – 01:23:23.
Male
• Junior: Phila Mhlongo (City of Mbombela) – 00:39:10
• Senior: Tebogo Pulusa (Dwaalrivier) – 00:30:09
• 40+: Nthuthuku Maseko (Nedbank LVCC) – 00:34:07
• 50+: John Nyathi (Kruger Park Marathon Club) – 00:42:28
• 60+: Trusy Nkomo (Uniwisp) – 00:59:26
• Walker: Enock Makunyane (Zutari) – 01:03:10.