South Africa: Increased Police Presence for Comrades Marathon

Police have been deployed across KwaZulu-Natal to ensure the safety and security of the Comrades Marathon, reports EWN. Thousands of runners from around the world will participate in the 90-kilometre down run from the province's capital city, Pietermaritzburg, to Durban. While 437 police officers will participate in the race, a large number of other police officers have been deployed for safety and security. Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi urged communities to support it by maintaining law and order, particularly calling on drivers to respect and give space to the runners.

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