Njabulo’s Heartfelt Marathon Supports Safe Spaces for Children of Amaoti

Njabulo’s Heartfelt Marathon Supports Safe Spaces for Children of Amaoti

Underberg resident Njabulo Sosibo is gearing up to run his third Comrades Marathon, but this year, each kilometre carries an even deeper purpose – providing safe spaces for vulnerable children.   Underberg, South Africa (30 April 2025) – With rising cases of abuse and violence, the need for safe spaces is greater than ever, especially for children. This is the very reason why Njabulo Sosibo will be running the Comrades Marathon this year. This w…

In the human settlement La Merced, in the district of Comas, children do not have a sports pitch or a safe space to play. Lack of infrastructure forces them to improvise on hill stairs, retaining walls and narrow passages of land and stone. These spaces, far from being recreation areas, pose a constant risk to their physical integrity. Sewerage works in areas like this often take years. In many cases, they involve the closure of streets, the sus…