Annual Nguni Race well supported once again

POLOKWANE – Runners and walkers in the city competed in the annual Nguni Race on October 26, with the race starting and ending at Nguni Grill.

Organised by Run/Walk For Life, the race was run over three distances, 21,1km, 10km and a 5km fun run.

Results:

Men’s 10km:

• Open category:

Peu Tlou, University of Limpopo – 32:58.

• Junior category

Chris Manedambule, Vhembe Athletic Club – 40:48.

• Veteran’s category:

Pamedi Ramaila, University of Limpopo – 42:22.

• Master’s category:

N. Ntungefhadzeni, Eskom – 40:18.

• Grand master’s category:

Wilsom Mashalane, Polokwane Athletic Club – 51:28.

Women’s 10km:

• Open category:

Karabo Allismohale, Pietersburg Road Runners – 48:36.

• Veteran’s category:

Colinda Potgieter, Pietersburg Road Runners – 54:09.

• Master’s category:

Santa van Heerden, Polokwane Athletic Club – 55:43.

Men’s walkers:

• Open category:

Andries Nkoana, Run/Walk For Life – 1:03:120.

• Master’s category:

Jan Nkoana, Polokwane Athletic Club – 1:12:43.

• Grand master’s category:

Hoosain Omar, Run/Walk For Life – 1:20:04.

Women’s walkers:

• Open category:

Letithia Gerber, Run/Walk For Life – 1:15:36.

• Master’s category:

Joelanda du Plessis, Run/Walk For Life – 1:20:04.

• Grand master’s category:

Saartjie Snyman, Run/Walk For Life – 1:29:33.

Men’s 21.1km:

• Open category:

Phuti Mohale, Pietersburg Road Runners – 1:11:27.

• Junior category:

Emmanual Ramohale, Run/Walk For Life – 1:17:28.

• Veteran’s category:

Emmanuel Matumba, Vhembe Athletic Club – 1:20:08.

• Grand master’s category:

Phuti Mabotja, Eskom – 1:42:27.

Women’s 21.1km:

• Open category:

Elsabe Cronje, Polokwane Athletic Club – 1:39:55.

• Junior category:

Mogale Maroga, Samanco – 2:12:58.

• Veteran’s category:

Elsabe Cronje, Polokwane Athletic Club – 1:39:55.

• Master’s category:

Margaret Kgoadi, Eskom – 2:57:51.

• Grand master’s category:

Felicity Roberts, Polokwane Athletic Club – 2:26:00.

Men’s walkers:

• Open category:

Mpelo Thupane, Soutpansberg Athletic Club – 2:21:21.

• Junior category:

Ronald Khangala, Soutpansberg Athletic Club – 2:23:40.

Women’s walkers:

• Open category:

Erna Prinsloo, Run/Walk For Life – 2:49:45.

• Master’s category:

Erna Prinsloo, Run/Walk For Life – 2:49:45.

“Run/Walk For Life Polokwane would like to thank the sponsors, Nguni Grill, Paul Robbertse from Amalgamated Employer’s Association, Coca-Cola Fortune and Waterberg,” Christine Marais said.

She also thanked everyone who handled the water points.

“A big thank you to Matsobane Ambulance Services, the Polokwane municipal and traffic services for their help.

“Most importantly, thank you to all the athletes who participated in making the race a successful race.