Cullinan community unites in a colourful display
Hundreds gathered in Cullinan for a joyful Colour Run on June 28, celebrating health, community, and youth through colour, connection, and fun.
Viva Connect in Cullinan was transformed into a vibrant wave of colour and unity when hundreds of residents dressed in white shirts for the much-anticipated Colour Run on June 28.
Aimed at promoting health, togetherness and youth engagement, the event saw participation from toddlers to grandparents, who joined in the fun.
Colour stations, music zones and children’s games kept the energy high throughout the day. By the end, participants were coated in a rainbow of colours, having turned a simple white shirt into a canvas of joy.
The run was not competitive. Rather, it celebrated participation, inclusion and fun, said event organiser Meleney Berry-Kriel.
Ward 100 CLr Johannes Bekker joined the event and described it as a powerful symbol of hope and resilience in the community.
“I saw teachers running alongside learners, grandparents cheering on the sidelines, and young people stepping forward as volunteers. It is moments like these that show the true heartbeat of Ward 100,” he said.
Bekker emphasised that events like this do more than entertain.
“Building a better community isn’t only about infrastructure and services. It’s about spirit, unity and showing our youth that joy and purpose can be found right here at home,” he added.
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He also noted the importance of such public events, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.
“When we bring people together like this, we create safe spaces. We build connections. And we remind our young people that they matter. These values must be reflected in our budgets, planning and development priorities,” he said.
Locals echoed the enthusiasm.
“It was amazing, and the kids had the best time. We should have more events like this. It uplifts everyone,” said community member Clement Nkosi.
As the final burst of colour filled the air and the last runner crossed the finish line, one message stood out clearly, “Cullinan is not just a town, it is a community that runs together, grows together and colours its world with unity,” Bekker concluded.
