Communicare's CEO Anthea Houston was allegedly assaulted by a runner in the Sanlam Marathon in Cape Town on Sunday.Western Cape police confirmed that an assault case was under investigation.
In a social media post that went viral at the weekend, scores of people posted the alleged perpetrator's face, detailing how he allegedly attacked non-profit organisation Communicare's CEO Anthea Houston. She said her sister was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she is still being kept as doctors monitor her condition.
"But their response to us was just disgusting. No sympathy at all. They didn't even arrest the man, even after protesters pointed out the perpetrator," said Lorna. "He must face the full might of the law. What he did to my sister was inhumane and shameful. He should never be allowed to run the Sanlam Marathon again. Justice must be served so that a strong message can be sent to people who act this cruelly.