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'There is no time to relax' - Glenrose Xaba reflects on new SA 10km Record and shares future plans
In what has already been a wonderful season, Glenrose Xaba took to another level when she ran a scintillating 31:12 to break the...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Records tumble as Gelant and Njoki win Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
South African long distance sensation Elroy Gelant put on a tactical masterclass on his way to setting a new lifetime best time of 27: 47...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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'I'm praying for good weather' - Gelant to wrap up Olympic preparations at Absa DURBAN 10K
Legendary South African distance runner Elroy Gelant plans to use tomorrow’s Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K as a crucial step in...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 6, 20243 min read
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New finish at Nasrec and new technical sponsor Joma - All you need to know about 2024 Africanbank Soweto Marathon
Despite a number of successes that were celebrated during the 2023 edition of the race, organisers of the Africanbank Soweto Marathon...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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'My biggest dream remains to dip under 28 minutes' - Mkhwanazi aims to go faster at Absa DURBAN 10K
After announcing himself as one of South Africa's fastest 10km athletes, Bongelani Mkhwanazi says the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Mulaudzi and Mashele target podium positions at Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Kabelo Mulaudzi established himself as the next big name in South African road running by winning the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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'We’ve got a lot of young and talented athletes' - All systems go for fast and flat Gallopers 15km
After hosting a successful dry run this weekend, it's all systems go for the Gallopers 15km Road Race on Sunday 7 July. The event which...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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'My dream is to get these juniors into running schools' - Late CGA Administrator Hloni Motloung's final wish
For his service to the running community, Lehlohonolo Motloung’s memory will endure far longer than his short life. Aged just 47, the man...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 30, 20244 min read
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'I didn't really think it would be possible' - 62nd at halfway to 9th. British Maths teacher Milne on his Comrades gold medal
Perhaps the reason for Alex Milne's perfect pacing is that he is a high school maths teacher. The 34-year-old top runner from Great...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 26, 20243 min read
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Elroy Gelant officially named in Olympic team and praises Absa RYC for raising the standard of SA Road Running
After being officially named in the latest iteration of the SA Olympic team, Elroy Gelant is upbeat ahead of his third consecutive...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 25, 20242 min read
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'Hard work plays a big role' - Miranda Coetzee secures Olympic Qualification and gold medal at African Champs
Although it remains to be seen whether all the results will stand after the shockingly poor organisations standards of the competition,...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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Tadu wins Durban Leg of SPAR Grand Prix as Xaba runs 31:57 to lead the overall standings
After missing the first leg of Spar Grand Prix in Cape Town in March, the defending Champion Tadu Nare put on a classic performance to...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 23, 20243 min read
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'SPAR is always special to me' - Irvette van Zyl to fine tune Olympic prep at SPAR WOMEN’S DURBAN CHALLENGE
With #Paris2024 set to get underway in just over a month's time, Irvette van Zyl is putting the finishing touches to her Olympic...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 21, 20243 min read
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'I want that 1:44.70' - Edmund du Plessis looks to nail Olympic qualifier at CAA Africa Champs
After three-time champion Tshepo Tshite moved up in distance to focus on the 1500m at the end of 2022, it left the 800m wide open for a...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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Erasmus leads medal hopefuls as SA World Athletics U20 Championships team is named
Having already won a medal at a major championship event this year, all eyes will be on Ashley Erasmus to repeat the feat when she...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Kiprop aims to follow in Cheptegei's footsteps at Absa DURBAN 10K
Following the announcement of local favourites Elroy Gelant and Stephen Mokoka, Stillwater Sports, the organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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'I just wanted to finish the race, so to get a gold is a bonus' - Mudziganyama elated with Comrades gold
Entsika Athletics Club elite runner Givemore Mudzinganyama is delighted to have grabbed a Comrades Marathon gold medal on his first...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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'It will be my final race before the Olympics' - Mokoka looks for fast time at Absa DURBAN 10K
With less than two months until the Olympic Games commence in Paris, three-time Olympian Stephen Mokoka has confirmed that the iconic...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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'I'm very, very happy with the way I ran' - Tshuma becomes first Entsika woman to win Comrades gold
Running in her debut Comrades Marathon, Nobuhle Tshuma did a remarkable job delivering a 6:12:18 time to finish in fifth position. Tshuma...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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'I could have got the record' - Piet Wiersma reflects on his maiden Comrades Marathon title
In what was the first Comrades Marathon up run since 2019, Piet Wiersma produced a tactical masterclass clocking of 5:25:00 to claim a...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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