Babalwa Melitafa
Babalwa Melitafa, 46, is a South African runner who has chosen to run exclusively within the confines of a gated community's sports oval due to safety concerns following the string of murders of women in Johannesburg. Melitafa cites fear as a significant factor in her decision to avoid running outside alone.
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Melitafa said she did not consider carrying weapons but preferred running only within a gated community's sports oval.
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