The Cape2Care Superwomen Push Toward the Southern Tip of SA

Photo Credit: Dynamic Women For Children via Facebook

Taking one gruelling step after the other, the Cape2Care relay team is turning kilometres into a heartfelt mission for children as they battle the elements to reach South Africa’s southernmost tip.

Vanderkloof Dam, South Africa (04 March 2026) – Their bodies are aching, their mental resilience has been challenged to the core, and the weather has been unforgiving. Yet, the journey continues for the superwomen behind the Cape2Care endurance charity run from the Northernmost to Southernmost point in South Africa.

After a year of preparation, the 12 runners embarked on their relay quest on 25 February, trading their everyday routines for the open road to create a line of hope and light for children in need from Musina Beitbridge to Cape Agulhas.

On day one, the Sunrise team of six women ran the first 105km of the 2,175km journey in 12 hours.

The journey is not without its challenges, as the Sunset team had a later start than expected and had to make a detour around a tunnel through the pass in very hot conditions.

Along the way, they have been showered with love, support and offered comfortable accommodation to rest during their interchange breaks.

Day three on 27 February was a particularly special shift as the Sunrise team ran through the Kameelfontein area – the Heart of the Dynamic Women for Children centre, which the run is supporting.

“It’s a place where we support, encourage and dream with children going through tough circumstances in the hopes of creating a better future and becoming functional and healed adults,” the team shared.

With the halfway mark well behind them, this powerhouse is making history, stopping traffic and inspiring countless lives along the way!

They have been sharing exciting updates on their relay online, keeping their supporters up to date with their location, distances covered, rest points and funny moments.

One of the runners even recorded a funny video admitting that the motivation behind Cape2Care had just the right amount of delusion and a dream.

“One of the best things about the Cape2Care project is the faith in humanity and sense of humanity that gets restored.”

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More touching has also been the humanity they have experienced from strangers who have beautifully supported the mission. As they made their way through Leeudoringstad, the owners of a local guesthouse welcomed the women with open arms.

“They went above and beyond to host our group of runners and crew, and did all of our essential laundry until deep into the night. They took hands with members of the Leeudoringstad community and Tannie Lana Smith made sandwiches for lunch while we’re on the road, and Doepies Dop shop provided us with water – our most precious currency on the road.”

Now, that’s truly something.

Though they admit that the journey isn’t always smooth or easy, “it is 1000% worth it!” and they remain adaptable at all times.

To follow or contribute towards this worthy initiative, visit the DWFC campaign or Facebook page or Instagram pages.