SA man completes 327km run to protest gender based violence

By Mark Ogagan

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A runner from South Africa’s Limpopo province, Wisdom Mudau, has completed a 327km long run from Johannesburg to Polokwane to raise awareness on gender-based violence.

He started his grueling journey from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg and completed the run on Saturday after eight days .

Limpopo continues to grapple with the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide, with Vhembe and Sekhukhune districts recording the most cases.

When Mudau commenced his run from Johannesburg on August 23, he was under no illusion of the many challenges and obstacles ahead.

But with sheer determination, diligence and passion, Mudau was ready to take the mighty bull by the horns.

Sponsored by friends and fellow runners, the 30-year-old was escorted by his wife, who drove alongside him.

“It was not an easy road, but I was strong and thank the support I received, it played a very big role for me to be able to reach where I am at the moment. It was tough along the road, but I’m glad and thank God that I made it,” adds Mudau.