Deputy President Paul Mashatile is today participating in the African Bank Soweto Marathon.
Sunday’s race has an estimated 25 000 participants in various race categories.
“The Deputy President will participate in the 10km category, whereas the Soweto Marathon has other categories such as the main marathon (42km) and half marathon (21km). He will later take part in the prize-giving ceremony at the close of the marathon,” the Presidency said in a statement.
The marathon is taking place at the NASREC Precinct.
In addition to the Deputy President taking part in the race, the men and women in blue are also partaking in the marathon.
“SAPS Gauteng has 123 members from stations and units across the province who are participating in The People’s Race. SAPS encourages members to partake in sports to stay physically fit and mentally alert in the commission of their duties,” the South African Police Service (SAPS) said in post on social media platform, X. -SAnews.gov.za
