Die Hollywoodbets-atletiekklub het pas die dood bevestig van een van sy hardlopers, Mzamo Mthembu, wat gister aan die 90km-Comrades-marathon deelgeneem het.
Hy het ernstige komplikasies langs die roete opgedoen en in Pinetown ineengestort. Hy is daarna na die Westville-hospitaal geneem waar hy oorlede is.
’n Verklaring deur die Hollywoodbets-atletiekklub lui:
It’s a dark day!
It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Hollywoodbets Athletics Club athlete Mzamo Mthembu (from the Toti branch)who was doing comrades marathon yesterday, he had complications along the route and collapsed in Pinetown and was taken to Westville Hospital where he sadly passed away.
Condolences to the entire Purple family, Mthembu family and friends.
May his soul rest in peace.