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The heart of Run Alex Athletics Club is beaming with gratitude for your overwhelming love and support.

We are because you are.

Rea leboga.

We cannot wait to host y'all again.

🍉🍉Re Magapu🍉🍉

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Inspired by a journey he once admired, now it’s his turn to write his own story.
Wishing you strength, courage, and an unforgettable first Comrades.
Go make us proud!

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Running is nothing more than a series of arguments between the parts of your brain that wants to stop and the part that wants to keep going “ - Unknown

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Marking 50 years since ‘76 student protests, Read Alex hosts public speaking
competition for youth in Alexandra In June 1976, students in Alexandra joined their peers in Soweto and across the country in rising up against the apartheid education system. That month, 34 gave their lives to this youth-led revolution, which marked the beginning of apartheid’s final demise.

50 years later, on Saturday, 6 June 2026, young people in Alexandra will gather at the inaugural Read Alex Public Speaking Competition to reflect on the courage of these brave young activists
and share with the world what it is like to be a young person in Alex today.

The setting is a fitting one. The Alexandra Museum features an exhibition commemorating the
‘76 student uprising and sits across the road from the yard where a young Nelson Mandela once
rented a room. In this hall, grade 8, 9, and 10 learners from high schools across the township will deliver short speeches on topics related to youth empowerment.

The top speaker in each grade will receive a six-month public speaking course with the noted
communications coaching company Unforgettable Speakers. The company’s founder, Palesa Dibakwane Dooms, will judge the competition alongside health activist and Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans Awardee Candice Sehoma Gcaba, and Dr. Busisani Sibiya, a longtime
education advocate and UJ senior lecturer in accounting.

“Read Alex is thrilled to give this platform to young people in Alex,” says Ryan Brown, Head of Read Alex. “We are honoured by the opportunity to see South Africa through their eyes.”

Event Details:
Date: 06 June 2026
Time: 08H00
Venue: Alexandra Museum, 4694 Hofmeyr St, Alexandra

About Read Alex:
Read Alex is a community-based educational initiative under the Run Alex Athletics Club. The organization promotes a culture of reading, storytelling, and self-expression among learners in Alexandra through weekend reading and writing workshops, as well as community events.
These include spelling bees for primary schools in Alexandra, a Mandela Day community reading marathon, and the newly-added public speaking competition for high school learners.
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@THAmor_10 @tumisole @RunningWithTum1 Well done🔥🔥🔥🔥

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*In her Red lipstick*
👄💄👄

Our Comrades novice will be taking on her first Comrades Marathon this year.

From humble beginnings to the ultimate human race.

She has come far on her running journey through dedication, growth, and countless miles, she is now ready to spread her red kisses in her signature red lipstick.
💄👄

Magapu are proudly behind you, Queen
Go conquer the ultimate human race!

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Represent us with pride, run with heart, and leave nothing on the course except footprints and personal bests.

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"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."

– John Bingham

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@RunAlexAC X @club_cheetahs join hands

And the two shall be shaken and not stirred 🫰🏽

Join us for a little bit of jol and trot by the beach🎉
Bring your running shoes and your club spirit to our shakeout run as you shake off those nerves before the big day🔥Kuzobamnandi

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From wearing gowns on the graduation stage
To the other biggest stage in his life🥳👏🏽
Refiloe decided to finesse skontiri and embrace this Comrades journey

We applaud you as Run Alex 🙌🏽
Go get your best medal!

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It seems impossible until it's done, this is a perfect quote for Masechaba
She came to Run Alex and gave her all to get to this amazing moment.
We applaud you and we say go shine and fetch what's deservingly yours🍉🎊✨

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Stepping up to take on the ultimate human race for the very first time!

The journey won’t be easy, but we know your strength and determination will carry you through.
The Melon Gang is behind you all the way
Go make those miles count! 🍉

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*Great Speakers Aren’t Born, They Are Made* ⚠️

🗣️ *Read Alex* will be hosting its very *first Public Speaking Competition* 🎤 ✨ for *Alex High School learners* on Saturday, *06 June 2026* at the Alexandra Museum.

The competition will feature short speeches by grade 8, 9, and 10 learners. To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 student uprising, learners will speak on
topics related to the challenges and opportunities of being a young South African 🇿🇦 today.

Come support 🙌🏾 our young speakers as they take the stage, make their voices heard, and inspire the community. 🙏🏾

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Determined, purposeful and resilient, it has all led to this moment 🎉.

We say go get your medal William we've seen you put in the work!
The whole watermelon gang🍉 is behind you ✨

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Tuesday Time Trial is a must attend class. Thank us later. Stop bunking class le lena aiii.

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@Humbu30 @Malome_TT Well done

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Taking on the Up Run Ultra for the first time is *Ofentse Motaung*
The Melon gang stands proudly behind you, Ofentse, and we cannot wait to see you conquer the ultimate human race.

Wishing you strength, endurance, and an unforgettable journey to the finish line!
*Legapu*🍉

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“ Without commitment, you will never start. Without consistency, you will never finish ��

- Denzel Washington

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All the best to the watermelon gang repping us at mothercity, tsela šweu.

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"Your mind is your strongest muscle."

— Tunde Oyeneyin

NB: Time is 6am for 6:15

Siyavukaaaaaaaaaaa

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