South African Athlete Severely Beaten in Alleged Racial Attack

The country's 5000 metre record holder Thabang Mosiako, 22, was beaten by a group of men after he defended a cashier who was allegedly sworn at. Mosiako was set to travel to Algeria for the African Champs in March, but may not be able to do so.

Thabang Mosiako (file photo).

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