Tenth Peace Walk commemorates Madiba’s legacy

The 10th annual Nelson Mandela Commemoration Reconciliation Peace Walk attracted different ethnic groups this past Saturday.

The walk started at the entrance of the Freedom Park right through the grounds of Voortrekker Monument and ended right back at the park.

Shamima Kalbasar Muhammed told Rekord that she’s been friends with the park for the longest time, adding that she attended most of the walks.

“My father was one of the judges and his name is on the wall there, so this place is very close to my heart. Today’s walk symbolises the ideals and values that the late president stood for,” Muhammed said.

Agnes Shiburi said taking part in the walk was her commitment to making sure that the ideals of former president Mandela lived long.

“We are a group of very healthy women. We do the walks and we also partake in aerobics. Later in the day, we will be showcasing our skills in aerobics to demonstrate and emphasise the importance of a healthy lifestyle,” Shiburi said.

She further said it was noble of organisations such as the Ronnie Mamoepa Foundation for its continued support of the park.

Tshegofatso Morobane said the country needed such events to embrace each other’s differences.

“Just like the late president had said that sports bring people together, look at today’s walk. We have different ethnic groups who came to support and celebrate President Mandela’s legacy.

“Look at what our rugby team has achieved in the World Cup and through its achievements South Africans from all walks of life came together to celebrate the Springboks,” Morobane added.

In a statement, the park said the 10th anniversary of late president Nelson Mandela may continue to pay tribute to his life, legacy, and the contribution he made – not only to South Africans – but to mankind.