UEDF RULES ESWATINI 5KM RACE

MANZINI – Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) runners continue to shine in road running after cruising to the top three of the Eswatini 5km.

Melusi Khumalo, who won the Swazi Plaza Night Run, sprinted from start to finish during the second edition of the Eswatini 5km race to reach the winning point after 13:32 seconds. This is an improvement from last years’ time of 14:30 minutes. Second was Sikhumbuzo Sihlongonyane and third was Ntokozo Dlamini, who are both from UEDF Athletics Club. The top finishers took home E1 000, E800 and E500 respectively. The women’s category was dominated by youngsters. Royal Eswatini Police Service’s Seluleko Mhlanga and 12-year-old Sinelile Tsabedze, came first and second, with Samkeliso Tfwala from REPS finishing third.

raising funds

The Eswatini 5km is a run that was introduced in the country last year and it is hosted by the Church of the Nazarene in their effort of raising funds to assist those who have suffered domestic abuse, especially women and children. Present during the race was the Minister of Tinkhundla Regional and Development David ‘Cruiser’ Ngcamphalala, who also represented Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Themba Masuku who was reported to be away on an international assignment. Runners came in numbers to support the initiative and over 700 registered for the event. The race will be held next year on September 19.

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