Organisers of the Fortress Running Series have hailed the inaugural edition of the Fortress Vryheid Run as a resounding success after over 300 runners braved the cold conditions yesterday morning (25 July) to take part in the very first Fortress sponsored event to be hosted in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Hundreds of runners hit the streets of Vryheid for the inaugural Fortress Vryheid Run. Photo Credit: Fortress Running Series. "I'm happy with what I saw today," said serie

Organisers of the Prince Mangosuthu Ultra 52km have assured the running community that the 2026 edition of the popular race will go ahead on the 16th of August. Questions had been raised when the event which has been won by the likes of Onalenna Khonkhobe, Nkosikhona Mhlakwana and Ntsindiso Mphakathi did not take place as planned in April. Speaking to the media at yesterday’s (22 July) launch at the Phindangene Royal Palace, the home of late Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founde

As the Fortress Running Series prepares to expand its footprint by staging it’s very first event in the KwaZulu-Natal town of Vryheid on July 25, renowned local coach Sabelo Ndlovu is pleased, citing it as a positive step forward for athletics in the Zululand District, where a lack of events has been a pressing concern. "I'm glad there is an event like this taking place in our area,” he told #TheTopRunner. “It comes as a huge relief to local athletes who will now be exposed t

In an effort to provide local children with a productive outlet during the school holidays, athletics coach Xolani Mabhida established a training camp in the Howick township of Siphumelele, KwaZulu-Natal Province. The camp, designed for children between the ages of 6 and 13 years old, drew significant interest with approximately 30 youngsters taking part during the winter vacation. Mabhida, whose coaching credentials include guiding three-time Comrades Marathon champion Bongm