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Mayoral walk brings people together

This annual 5km run/walk is aimed at fostering a culture of healthy living and community engagement.

May 26, 2024
Christiaan Cloete 1 minute read
Midvaal Mayor Peter Teixeira gets the 5km fun run/walk underway. Photo: Christiaan Cloete

MEYERTON. – The annual “Let’sWalk-With-The-Mayor” 5km Fun Walk Run brought people from all walks of life together for a fun run/walk on Saturday 18 May.

This annual event is aimed at fostering a culture of healthy living and community engagement in Midvaal and was attended by the Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira, himself, members of the Midvaal Mayoral Committee, local Midvaal Councillors, members of the Meyerton Athletic Club, Midvaal Fire and Rescue, emergency services and members of the public.

Addressing the crowd shortly before the run got underway, Teixeira, said: “There are many other things that you could have done this morning, but the fact that you chose to be here really means a lot to me and the municipality…It is five kilometers. Let us go out there and have fun!”

A young runner from Meyerton Athletics Clun runs alongside a fireman. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
MMC Gerrit Viljoen, Erica Atkinson (the 92-year-old mother of MMC Patricia Hutchinson) and Cllr Erline Jordaan enjoy a lighter moment together during the “Let’s-Walk-With-The-Mayor” 5km Fun Walk Run. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Youngsters having fun at the “Let’s-Walk-With-The-Mayor” 5km Fun Walk/Run. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Hettie Fowlds, a communications officer of the Midvaal Local Municipality, with her four legged friend, Daisy, who accompanied her on the walk. Photo: Facebook
Midvaal Executive Mayor Alderman Peter Teixeira has a chat with a citizen during the annual 5km fun run/walk. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Katlego Nkwane (36) from Meyerton Athletics Club was the first runner hom in a time of 18 minutes and 5 seconds (averaging about 3:48/km). He used the 5km fun run as a training run for Comrades, which takes place on the 9th of June. Photo: Christiaan Cloete

 

May 26, 2024
Christiaan Cloete 1 minute read
 
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