A runner who was taking part in the Comrades Marathon on Sunday has died.

Mzamo Mthembu, who ran in the colours of the Hollywoodbets Athletics Club, collapsed during the Ultimate Human Race on Sunday.

Mthembu, from the Toti branch, was taken to Westville Hospital where he later passed away, the club confirmed.

“It is with a heavy heart (that we) announce the passing of Hollywoodbets Athletics Club athlete Mzamo
Mthembu, from the Toti branch, who was doing the Comrades Marathon yesterday.

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He had complications along the route and collapsed in Pinetown and was taken to Westville Hospital where he sadly passed away,” the club said in a statement

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