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Isuzu World Logistics partner with Thembisa Mile

In 2019, the 10km event saw 2 500 participants flocking to South Africa's second largest township to enjoy the Running Party.

Thembisa Mile organisers are thrilled to announce Isuzu World as the logistics partner of the Thembisa Mile taking place on Sunday, October 29 at the Moses Molelekwa Arts Center which is situated next to the Makhulong Stadium.

Having taken it’ first steps as an 8km fun run back in 2012, the Thembisa Mile has grown into one of the most hotly anticipated events on the Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) Road Running calendar with elite athletes such as Caster Semenya and Johan Cronje having graced the One Mile event, while thousands of social runners have taken to the streets of the Ekurhuleni township for the 10km race.

In 2019, the 10km event saw 2 500 participants flocking to South Africa’s second largest township to enjoy the Running Party, while a similar field is expected this year confirming that runners are back in full force.

Also read: Walk-in registration for Thembisa Mile and 10km announced

Fortunate Mdanda, director of Isuzu World said its impact on the community is what has driven them to get behind The Thembisa Mile.

“As a business, the wellness of our community is very important to us and we are very excited and honoured to be part of this incredible race, I would like share a great Arabian proverb that talks to the importance of wellness: ‘He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.’”

Isuzu World is a 100% Black Owned Dealership with 65% Black Women Ownership. Isuzu World is owned by a husband and wife team Sipho and Fortunate Mdanda.

Also Read: Hitting Thembisa streets to ask locals about Thembisa Mile

The dealership, based in Kempton Park, Gauteng, is easily accessed via the R21 freeway, Great North and Atlas Roads offering the greater Gauteng customer the ultimate in sales, service and after sales support when purchasing an Isuzu product.

Situated within OR Tambo International Airport precinct, Isuzu World offers a full range of Isuzu trucks, utility vehicles and SUVs.

Entries for the Thembisa Mile and 10km are available online at www.thembisamile.co.za

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Charmaine Slater

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