Mahindra to power the iconic Mandela Day Walk and Run
Johannesburg, 18 July 2025: Mahindra South Africa will support the Nelson Mandela Foundation as a sponsor of the highly anticipated Nelson Mandela Day Walk and Run 2025, starting at the DP World Wanderers Stadium tomorrow.
Nelson Mandela Day Walk and Run 2025, starting at the DP World Wanderers Stadium tomorrow.
Returning as sponsor for this significant annual event, Mahindra celebrates Nelson Mandela's enduring legacy of unity, service, and compassion.
Mahindra donated funds towards the organisation of the event, and it is also making a fleet of Mahindra XUV700 and Scorpio-N vehicles available to the organisers. The fleet of Mahindra vehicles will be used as timing vehicles for the different runs as well as to provide safety along the route.
This partnership represents a continuation of Mahindra's longstanding relationship with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, previously demonstrated through the company's support of the Nelson Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run in Tshwane. The collaboration perfectly aligns with Mahindra's global philosophy of 'Rise', which obligates the company to uplift and improve every country and community in which it operates.
"At Mahindra, we believe that true corporate citizenship means walking alongside communities in their journey toward progress. Our support of the Nelson Mandela Day Walk and Run is not just about sponsorship – it's about actively participating in the vision of a South Africa where every individual has the opportunity to rise and contribute to the greater good,” said Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa.
"This initiative reflects our core belief that when communities unite in purpose, we can create lasting change that touches every life and strengthens our collective future."
The 2025 event is expected to attract 10,000 walkers and runners, all united in spreading kindness and making a positive difference in their communities. Participants can choose from three distances – 5km, 10km, and 21km – with entry fees ranging from R100 to R200.
The event will commence and conclude at the DP World Wanderers Stadium, with the 5km route passing through Illovo and Melrose North. The 10km and 21km routes will wind through Houghton Estate, taking participants past iconic sites including the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Nelson Mandela's former residence.
The partnership underscores Mahindra South Africa's broader commitment to community engagement and social responsibility. As a company with deep roots in South Africa, Mahindra continues to seek meaningful ways to contribute to the nation's development and honour the values that define South African society.
The Nelson Mandela Day Walk and Run 2025 represents more than just a sporting event – it is a call to action for all South Africans to embrace the spirit of service and work together to build stronger, more resilient communities.
The Nelson Mandela Day Walk and Run 2025
Participants can choose from three distances – 5km, 10km, and 21km – with entry fees ranging from R100 to R200.
