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Marathoner sponsors classrooms, uniforms

ZULULAND’S Nontu Mghabi ran seven marathons in seven days across seven continents in the epic World Marathon Challenge in February last year – her goal being to raise enough funds to build classrooms for children at Khiphinkumzi Primary School in Dukuduku reserve in Mtubatuba.

Her dream was realised last week with the official opening of five new classrooms, complete with desks, chairs and blackboards, as well as 300 full uniforms and

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