MAHLAKAPESE Guesthouse, a privately-owned resort nestled outside Hlotse on the way to the Katse Dam in Leribe is treating power marathon couple, ’Neheng Khatala and her husband Khoarahlane Seutloali to a three-day retreat as part of appreciating the two Olympians’ performance at the Tokyo, Japan Olympic Games that ended in August.

The guesthouse pledged M5 000 worth of accommodation for the couple as it travels to the northern part of the country.

The retreat began on Saturday.

Khatala appeared 20th out of 88 athletes in the women’s 42.2 kilometre-marathon while her husband, Seutloali was position 67 among 106 athletes in the men’s division, recording his seasonal best of 2:25:03.  

Other eight local businesses also came on board to give the marathon duo various sponsorships as appreciation for their hard work.

Diverse Logistics Pty Ltd in August pledged M1 000 to the Seutloalis, further promising to import goods for them from South Africa for the next six months free of charge.

Tichere Pule Van Rentals pledged to drive the couple to a local tourism destination of its choice. Prominent lawyer and businessman, Attorney Khotso Nthontho through his transport company, Trojan Logistics pledged refreshments while the athletes travel.