The Comrades Marathon Centenary Hope Challenge virtual event took place on the 13th of June 2021 following the cancellation of the road race due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the true spirit of Comrades, there was much camaraderie along the route as many runners took to the streets to commemorate the 100th running of the Comrades event. Bearing the campaign theme of … [Read more...]
SA activist enters Sahara marathon to honour landmine victims
South African Earth Warrior and Social Justice Activist, Catherine Constantinides heads out for the 2019 Sahara Marathon, the marathon takes place on the 26th February in the Sahara Desert. Her drive is her profile and passion for the environment and human rights. As an internationally renowned climate activist and human rights defender, this South African Earth Warrior is … [Read more...]
Saving forests to boost water supply in Africa
The County Government of Kiambu is seeking to conserve three major water catchment areas in the county under degradation to boost its water volumes. The plan targets Kereita, Kinale, and Kieni forests all located in Lari sub-county that have been sources of water for major rivers flowing within and outside the county. According to Esther Njuguna, who is the executive in … [Read more...]
Marathon focuses on conservation in Africa
Tusk in partnership with Safaricom held the world-renowned Safari Marathon, which took place in Kenya last week. The marathon was run across one of Tusk’s flagship projects, Kenya-based wildlife sanctuary the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The event was a huge success, drawing 1,200 runners from over 35 different countries—all excited to raise funds for conservation and … [Read more...]
Malherbe takes on another epic journey
Extreme adventurer Braam Malherbe has set his sights on circumnavigating the Tropic of Capricorn in a bid to raise awareness for I-Saw, a charity that focuses on children with cleft palates and burn scars. To date he has risen over R2.5-million. Speaking at a recent Alexander Forbes business breakfast at the East London Golf Club, Malherbe, 55, said his upcoming adventure … [Read more...]
