Babalwa Melitafa
KenyaathleteFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
Power112
Reach56,721
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Melitafa said she did not consider carrying weapons but preferred running only within a gated community's sports oval.
South African women runners arm themselves after string of killingsThe Standard·Kenya· 2026-09-27
Kenya· 2026-09-27
