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'I'm feeling very good' - Khonkhobe skips Soweto to focus on City2City
Hate him or love him, Onalenna Khonkhobe is one of South Africa's most charismatic road running stars. For those that love the winner of...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 83 min read
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'Our secret is focus' - Kopano AC's Pheko & Monnatlala shine at Old Eds Road Race
If it were just Zenzile Pheko, armchair critics might conclude that Kopano Athletic Club had stumbled on a phenom rather than having...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 113 min read
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'My plans are still on track' - Gelant targets SA 21km Champs on the road to World Champs
Despite failing to defending his title, Elroy Gelant remains upbeat about his performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 13...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 213 min read
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33rd in Drummond to 6th in Durban - Alex Milne does it again and can now dream of Comrades podium
Having secured two consecutive gold medals, Alex Milne is slowly emerging as a dark horse for a future podium position at the Comrades...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 73 min read
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'This is how I wanted to end it' - David Gatebe calls time on Comrades career
Of the most celebrated performances at the 2025 Comrades Marathon, perhaps the one which received one of the most hearty round of...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 302 min read
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'This has opened doors for me' - Precious Molepo announces return after splendid 2025
After grabbing her first major championship medal when she helped the national women's 4X400m relay team to a bronze at the World...

Lebohang Pita
May 193 min read
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'I knew there was something special in me' - Gelant breaks 26-year-old SA 42km Record
Where most athletes his age are slowing down, Elroy Gelant is only getting faster. The 38-year-old three-time Olympian broke new ground...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 283 min read
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'The plan is to run 1:55 by the end of the year' - Prudence Sekgodišo buoyed by new partnership with MultiChoice
Following twelve months of unprecedented success that saw her win an SA title, a Diamond League race , reach a maiden Olympic final and...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Mar 312 min read
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'We want to make an impact wherever we lay our feet' - Akani launches Akani Simbine Foundation
While most professional athletes choose to wait until they have retired to begin a life of philanthropy, Akani Simbine has hit the ground...

Lebohang Pita
Feb 93 min read
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'It's important to honour these people while they are still alive' - Tannie Ans & Bra Sponge celebrated at ASA Awards
While giving his speech before calling up the recipients of this year’s Presidential Lifetime achievement Awards, ASA President James...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 273 min read
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'My life changed completely' - Mncedisi Mkhize reflects on 2007 Comrades podium and backs drive to unearth rural talent
This year will mark two decades since Mncedisi Mkhize made his Comrades Marathon debut. Since then, Mkhize has gone on to finish 11...

Thathe Msimango
Jan 133 min read
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'Running can change your life' - Tshuma and Mudziganyama testify on 2024 season
It was former Athletics South Africa President Aleck Skhosana who set tongues wagging when he declared during a press conference that...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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'I'm fulfilled' - Caster Semenya reflects on new life as coach & mentor as Xaba and Masai AC fly high in 2024
While she is not without her detractors, there can be no argument about Caster Semenya's positive impact on South African athletics. If...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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'It's a God-given talent' - Kamohelo Mofolo tells the story of how he coached himself to Absa 10K success
At barely 20 years old, Kamohelo Mofolo speaks with a maturity beyond his years. The young man from Lesotho delivered the performance of...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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'I have very good support from my parents' - The secret to Jo-Ané van Dyk's Olympic silver medal success
At 26 years old most young women are beginning their lives in earnest - planning weddings, making career advancements or perhaps...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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From 2:56 to 2:19 in 2 years. How Thabang Mathebula won the Durban City Marathon.
At 33 years old, most top runners are entering the autumn of their athletic careers not starting one. But that is precisely what Thabang...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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Prudence Sekgodišo goes sub 2 as ASA prepare to announce Olympic bonuses for top runners
Where she had to wait until June to run her first sub 2 minute 800m clocking of the year in 2023, Prudence Sekgodišo did it on her first...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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'That was so unexpected' - Viwe Jingqi announces return with new SA 150m best
Off all the world class performances that took place this weekend from Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo running 30.71 to smash the 300m World...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 19, 20242 min read
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'I thank the Lord for someone like her' - Anthony Timoteus pays tribute to his wife as he joins Boxer AC
Many may not be aware that When Johan Cronje won South Africa’s only medal at the 2013 World Championships, he was father to a young...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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'Hong Kong was preparation for Paris' - Mokoka shares Olympic ambitions
By the start of this year's Olympics games in the French capital, Paris, South African road running sensation Stephen Mokoka will be 39...

Thathe Msimango
Jan 29, 20243 min read
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