Running in the footsteps of Luthuli

The walk and half marathon were to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Luthuli’s death on July 21, 1967

July 25, 2017

Erica Abrahams Less than a minute

African dancers were performed at the Groutvile Sports Ground.

Hundreds of people from different cultures and age groups walked in unity to remember the late Chief Albert Luthuli while following the footsteps of the apartheid hero during a walk and half marathon last Saturday, 22 July.

Hundreds of people walked through Groutville in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Luthuli’s death.

KDM mayor Ricardo Mthembu tackling the 11.5 kilometre walk.

African dancers performed at the Groutvile Sports Ground.

KDM mayor Ricardo Mthembu signalling the start of the marathon at KwaDukuza.

From left, Zethembile Mngomwlu and Thoko and Amahle Mvubu.

The route included walking passed the railway track where Luthuli was killed 50 years ago.

Some people sang and danced their way through the walk.

Young and old walked and run their way through Groutville.

Despite the uphill walk, walkers had a great time following the last route the Chief Luthuli had taken before he died.

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July 25, 2017

Erica Abrahams Less than a minute

Running in the footsteps of Luthuli

The walk and half marathon were to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Luthuli’s death on July 21, 1967

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