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Gerda Steyn crosses the Comrades Marathon finish line in 2019. The marathon has been postponed for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Image: Jackie Clausen
COMRADES MARATHON

KZN faces staggering R700m in lost tourism revenue after Comrades Marathon cancellation

KwaZulu-Natal is facing a whopping R700m in lost tourism revenue after the cancellation of the 2021 Comrades Marathon. This is yet another blow for the province as the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has already said the cancellation…

  • TimesLIVE
ALAN ROBB

Striders honour Marianne Stiglingh

About to compete in her third Comrades Marathon on Sunday, the Kowie Striders sent Marianne Stiglingh off with a small token of their appreciation for her effort. Handing over the gift was Alan Robb, himself a legend at the Comrades…

  • Rob Knowles