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Photo: Supplied\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Welkom Runners are from left, front: Nani Malakoane; back: Itumeleng Dipitsi, Tshepo Mohlaba\u00adnyane, Nthabiseng Tinte-Majake, Andries Taaibos, Dr Makgabo Tjale, Nkhetheni Masupa, Palesa Mafanya, Justice Shelile, Eddy Sehale, Ncedo Mbobo, Morake Thlobo, Erens Ziqubu, Telang Mohlabanyane, Puleng Mmutlanyana and Karabo Mohlabanyane. 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