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WALKING IN MADIBA’S FOOTSTEPS: Thousands to honour Nelson Mandela in Annual Remembrance Run
7Nov By News SANo Comments
Lifestyle

WALKING IN MADIBA’S FOOTSTEPS: Thousands to honour Nelson Mandela in Annual Remembrance Run

By Sitha Maliwa: Twelve years after the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, South Africans will once again lace up their running shoes and take to the streets of Tshwane - not merely to race, but to remember. The Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run (MRWR) returns on Sunday, 7 December 2025, a powerful annual tribute to the global icon whose footsteps continue to guide a nation’s conscience. Hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) and the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation (SACR), the event unites athletes, families, and dreamers under one banner  -to honour Madiba’s towering legacy of justice, equality, and unity. The race begins and ends at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the very seat of the democracy Mandela helped forge. P...
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NATIONAL DIALOGUE: Did you know that National Dialogue is for Presidency?
14Aug By News SANo Comments
Opinion

NATIONAL DIALOGUE: Did you know that National Dialogue is for Presidency?

By Fumene G. Tsibani: President Cyril Ramaphosa, joined by Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Cabinet ministers, hosts the inaugural meeting of the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. ( Image: X/GCIS (File) I am personally aware that the National Dialogue in South Africa is led by the Presidency, as mandated by Section 83(c) of the South African Constitution. This emphasizes the President's role in promoting national unity and cohesion through inclusive and people-driven dialogue. As I reflect on the significance of national dialogue in South Africa, it is essential to recognize the President's pivotal role in leading this process, as mandated by Section 83(c) of the South African Constitution. The President's leadership is crucial...
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WALKING THROUGH  HISTORY: 702 marks 45 years with iconic community event
8Jul By News SANo Comments
Lifestyle

WALKING THROUGH  HISTORY: 702 marks 45 years with iconic community event

By Zenoyise John:  The beloved 702 Walk the Talk is making a powerful comeback this year, and it promises to be more meaningful than ever. Scheduled for Sunday, 27 July 2025, this year’s edition not only marks the return of one of Gauteng’s most iconic community events - it also commemorates a remarkable milestone: 702’s 45th anniversary. The walk is being hosted in partnership with Freedom Park in the City of Tshwane and is set to begin at the historic Freedom Park site, with participants ending their journey at the newly upgraded Southern Lawns of the Union Buildings. This symbolic route reflects South Africa’s heritage, progress, and the spirit of unity the event has come to represent over the years. Walkers can choose between three distances: A ...
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