Phikwe marathon runners up in arms over non-payment
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Champion: Thabita Tsatsa crosses the finish line to win the women's 42. 2km marathon. PIC: IVY MATLHO
Last year’s 42.2 km winner, Tabitha Tsatsa from Zimbabwe but based in South Africa, said failure to pay athletes discourage them from participating in future events.
“For some of us running is our profession and if we do not get paid it affects us. I have not yet received the money from last year and none of the organising committee member has communicated with me,” the 42-year old told Mmegi Sport.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...