Thousands Walked and Ran for Madiba at DP World Wanderers Stadium

More than 10,000 people gathered at DP World Wanderers Stadium for the fourth annual Mandela Day Walk & Run, coming together to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy through sport and support the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officially signalled the start of the event, as runners, walkers, families with strollers and participants of all ages took to the route. From its inaugural year, when 1,000 people participated, the Mandela Day Walk & Run has grown into a significant expression of active citizenship, bringing together thousands of people around a shared commitment to Mandela's legacy.

For Nelson Mandela, sport was more than recreation. He understood its ability to bridge divides, bring people together and create a sense of shared purpose. The Walk & Run puts that belief into practice, using sport as a vehicle for community building and social change.

Participants supported the Foundation's work to mobilise Nelson Mandela's legacy through dialogue, memory, leadership and advocacy in pursuit of more just, equitable and democratic societies. Whether walking, running or supporting from the sidelines, each person contributed to a collective expression of service and solidarity.
 

As Foundation Board of Trustees member Yolanda Cuba reflected, every step taken on the day played a part in carrying Nelson Mandela's legacy forward.