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South African kwaito musician and pastor Kabelo “Bouga Luv” Mabalane has completed his 13th Comrades Marathon, crossing the finish line on Sunday, 8 June 2025.
The 98th edition of the ultramarathon, which is also known as “The Ultimate Human Race,” covered 89.98 km from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.
Kabelo’s wife, Unseen actress Gail Mabalane, supported him throughout the journey and kept fans updated via her Instagram stories.
“@kabelomabalane finished strong!!! #GloryToGod,” she shared.

Speaking to SuperSport TV after his race, Kabelo thanked the Comrades Marathon Association and encouraged others to participate.
“I just want to send a shoutout to the Comrades Marathon Association. You guys outdid yourselves. It was a spectacular race!
“And I’m speaking to you at home again. You have to do the Comrades at least once in your lifetime. It’s gonna change your life,” he said.
Ahead of the race, Kabelo had expressed his excitement on social media by offering words of encouragement to fellow runners.
“Number 13 loading… Good luck to all the runners doing @comradesmarathon. Let’s get it!!!”
Kabelo first ran the Comrades Marathon in 2006.
In his biography, I Ran For My Life, he detailed his battle with drug addiction and shared how running helped him transform his life by leading him to make healthier lifestyle choices.
South Africa’s Tete Dijana won this year’s race for the third time in the time of 5 hours, 25 minutes, and 28 seconds.
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