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Mandisa watched the Comrades every year until NOW...

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KZN is getting ready to host the world for the 98th Comrades Marathon this weekend! A local man doing his 37th Marathon - Basil Kok from Wentworth says it’s the supporters along the route who give runners the power to cross that finish line.

If you missed it on Thursday morning on East Coast Breakfast, the team spoke to some serial Comrades Marathon supporters to find out how they will be watching, and what their traditions are …

One caller, Umbali is supporting all the way from Shanghai!
5 Jun 2025 12AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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