Olympian René Kalmer has thrown her weight behind the Champions League Cross Country series, praising its fresh, team-based concept after the opening time-trial stage at Pinnacle College Rynfield in Benoni on Sunday May 10. Kalmer believes the innovative event has the potential to reshape perceptions of cross country running in South Africa. "I think it's an awesome event and it's going to grow into something really big. It's so well organised, so hats off to the organisers f

Athletics South Africa acting president John Mathane has confirmed that president James Moloi remains suspended pending the outcome of an internal investigation, with the federation moving to appoint senior counsel for a disciplinary hearing. Moloi was suspended last year over allegations of misusing the federation’s credit card for personal expenses, including alcohol and fast food. Mathane said ASA is working closely with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and South

Due to severe adverse weather conditions forecast for Cape Town and the Western Cape this weekend, the organisers of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, after consulting with the City of Cape Town authorities, local authorities, and the appointed safety officials, have made the difficult decision to cancel the event scheduled to take place on Sunday, 10 May. According to the latest weather reports, a cold front is expected to make landfall over the Western Cape on Sund

After emerging victorious in the 2023 Durban International Marathon with a time of 02:30:31, Annie Bothma took a break from competitive running due to health concerns which included undergoing spinal fusion surgery. Nevertheless, Bothma remained resolute in her determination to make a comeback. On Sunday, 3 May, she announced her return with a personal best 2:27:45, when she finished as the runner-up at the Durban International Marathon, which incorporated the Athletics South