After claiming a top ten finish on debut, Tebogo Pilusa emerged as one of the surprise packages of the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon on 14 June. Running in the colours of the little known Dwarsrivier Mine AC, Pulusa completed the 85,77km route from Durban to Pietermaritzburg in a time of 5:29:40. Finishing inside the top ten at The Ultimate Human Race was the highlight of what has been a special year for the 37-year-old who also ran a course record 2:13:03 to win the

Both elite and social runners in Limpopo have no choice but to follow both Limpopo Athletics, Athletics South Africa and World Athletics rules if they want to avoid further disqualifications. This was directive given by ASA Acting President John Mathane during the second edition of the LIMA Athletes Commission Indaba held at the Capricorn High School Auditorium in Polokwane this Saturday, 4 July 2026. Mathane says all athletes must follow the rules. Photo Credit: Nathi Kubya

South African long-distance athlete Adam Lipschitz delivered a stellar performance, clocking a personal best time of 28:27 at the Peachtree Road race in the United States yesterday (Saturday, 04 July). In sweltering conditions nearing 30 degrees Celsius, Lipschitz managed to eclipse his previous mark of 28:36, which he achieved in the 2019 edition of the Gun Run 10km race, where he finished second overall behind the late Mbuleli Mathanga. Known more for his marathon achievem

After a sellout event of 3500 participants last year, organisers of the 2026 Thembisa Mile presented by Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital have increased the entry cap to 5000. The race which comprises a street Mile (1609m) and a 10km mass participation event, will start and finish at the Olifantsfontein Sports Grounds in Olifantsfontein on Sunday, 25 October. Founder and Race Director of the Thembisa Mile Donald Mathipa says the decision to increase the number of participants