Comrades Marathon Association Board

Cheryl WinnChairperson

Mqondisi NgcoboVice-Chairperson

Celi Makhoba

Steve Mkasi

Isaac Ngwenya

Zinhle Sokhela

Les Burnard

Aleck Skhosana

Pat Freeman
OUR VISION
To stage the biggest and best ultramarathon in the world and the most inclusive sporting event in South Africa.
OUR MISSION
The Comrades Marathon aims to achieve its vision through world-class race organisation, customer service and innovation, while retaining the ethos and traditions synonymous with the origins of the race in remembrance of protagonists in all conflicts including the struggle for freedom in South Africa.
OUR PURPOSE
To present an ultramarathon event annually between the cities of Pietermaritzburg and Durban that promotes unity and is comprised of a race for competetive athletes that is also an accessible, inspirational and attainable challenge for otherwise ordinary individuals.
OUR DRIVING PHILOSOPHY
People-focused and Runners First.
CMA CORE (BRAND) VALUES
ACCOUNTABILITY
The obligation of an individual or organization to accept responsibility and account for one's actions, activities and results and disclose them in a transparent manner, also including responsibility for tangible and intagible assets, funds and other entrusted property.
ALTRUISM
Selfless concern and contribution towards the well-being of others, including charitable acts and responsible corporate citizinship.
DIGNITY & RESPECT
The manner of treatment or care, that ethically supports and promotes, and does not undermine, a person's inherent humanity and self-worth, regardless of any difference.
ENDURANCE
The steadfast ability and strength to last, withstand and/or prevail over long distance or period of time especially over hardship or adversity.
INTEGRITY
Strict adherence to a moral code aligned with ethics, attitudes and beliefs that is reflected in whatever one thinks, says and does, that is consistent inside and out, and whether anyone is watching or not.
TRANSPARENCY
The quality of openness, honesty and scupulousness to bear public scrutiny, lack of hidden agendas and conditions, accompanied by the full disclosure and availability of information required for collaboration, cooperation, and collective decision-making.
UNITY & DIVERSITY
The motto on the SA National Coat of Arms which is drawn from the /Xam expression !ke e: /xarra // ke which literally means diverse people unite.
It is a call to all citizens to unite in a sense of belonging and pride that highlights and celebrates different people's language, cultures and histories, a sense that South Africa has many identities, and are all South African.
It is a call to all citizens to unite in a sense of belonging and pride that highlights and celebrates different people's language, cultures and histories, a sense that South Africa has many identities, and are all South African.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of CMA shall be open to all persons who subscribe to the primary objectives of the CMA and who have applied for membership.
The Board shall have the right to refuse membership of the CMA to any persons provided that refusal is not based on religious or political belief, sex, nationality or race, any application for membership shall be submitted to the Board for approval or rejection.
If the application is approved the applicant, on payment of any subscription or fees which may be due, shall become an member subject to the rights and obligations of other members of CMA.
The Board shall have the right to refuse membership of the CMA to any persons provided that refusal is not based on religious or political belief, sex, nationality or race, any application for membership shall be submitted to the Board for approval or rejection.
If the application is approved the applicant, on payment of any subscription or fees which may be due, shall become an member subject to the rights and obligations of other members of CMA.
STAFF MEMBERS

Keletso TotlhanyoGeneral Manager

Kyle Govender IT and Entries Coordinator

Ian WilliamsProcurement

Sifiso Ngoma Marketing Coordinator

Nantshi ZondiSupport Staff

Rowyn JamesRace Director

Jared Williams IT and Entries Assistant

Jarred SinghAdmin Clerk

Bongeka Bhengu Receptionist

Patience MthembuSupport Staff

Thami VilakaziMarketing Manager

Vusimuzi MoloiLead Data Capturer

Roxanne ThomasMuseum Curator

Kelsey-Rae LawrenceSocial Media

Delaine Cools Media & Communications

Ncamisile JaliAccountant

Laurelle RaynersAdministration Coordinator

Lawrence MjoliSupport Staff