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'We apologise and take full responsibility' - Soweto Marathon Organisers tackle t-shirt & medal mess
After the success of signing a sponsor at the eleventh hour, organisers of the 2023 African Bank Soweto Marathon are reflecting on the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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'Great things are coming' - Zakithi Nene named 2023 KZN Sports Personality of the year
South African sprinter Zakithi Nene celebrated another milestone over the weekend when he was recognized with the Personality of the Year...

Thathe Msimango
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Bongelani Mkhwanazi ends season with dominant run at SMG Umhlanga 10k
Rising South African distance running star Bongelani Mkhwanazi ended his 2023 road running season on a high note when he won the SMG...

Thathe Msimango
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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'I've been patient' - Mphakathi wins first African Bank Soweto Marathon title after decade of trying
In winning yesterday's African Bank Soweto Marathon, Ntsindiso Mphakathi ended a twelve year winless drought for South African men at the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 6, 20233 min read
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ASA blame VISA issues as athletes are left behind for IAU 50km World Champs
South Africa's top ultra marathon runners have been left disappointed after being selected to represent the country at the International...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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'I enjoy the race so much' - Irvette van Zyl eyes victory at African Bank Soweto Marathon
South African long distance sensation Irvette Van Zyl will line-up for the iconic African Bank Soweto Marathon as one of the favourites...

Thathe Msimango
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Xaba vs Sosibo while Mashele looks to end 2023 on a high at SA 10km Champs
South African 10km record holder Precious Mashele is aiming to end the year on a very high note at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) 10km...

Thathe Msimango
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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'I never threw in the towel' - Seme ready for 50km Worlds after getting first SA colours at 38 years
In June, Sikhumbuzo Seme tackling his second Comrades Marathon produced a wonderful and composed 5:30:05 run to obtain 11th place...

Thathe Msimango
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Khonkhobe wins SARun 4 Cancer 48km
Onnalenna Khonkhobe underlined his status as one of South Africa's preeminent marathon and ultra marathon stars when he won the SA Run 4...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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Swart upsets Sekgodišo, Masalela beats Sibiya and new course record for Xaba at Thembisa Mile
Bidding to winning the race for a record fifth time, Prudence Sekgodišo started the 2023 Thembisa Mile Women's Elite Invitational Mile as...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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'2023 has really been a good year' - Simonay Weitsz ready for Thembisa Mile
With defending champion having confirmed her participation in this year's race, one of the main questions ahead of the 2023 edition of...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Sehohle to make ultra debut at SARun 4Cancer 48km
After winning the national 1500m title in 2016, many people in South African running circles will remember Folavio Sehohle as a track who...

Thathe Msimango
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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Top Runners cry foul after months of non-payment from Alfred Baphethuxolo Nzo Half Marathon
Despite promises from the race organizer that all outstanding amounts will be settled this month, top runners say they've heard these...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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'It has been a fulfilling journey' - Xcel Running Club celebrates 3 years of success
How to become one of the top elite clubs in less than three years? That's the book that Sibusiso Cele and his team should pen. Because...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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'Be prepared for a tough course' - Diepkloof Half Marathon perfect Soweto Marathon training run
As one of the oldest township races, the Diepkloof Half Marathon which had become a feature of the Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) road...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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'I'm happy' - Tete Dijana reflects on 10th place finish at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
It may be hard for some to believe that a Comrades Marathon champion finished inside the top ten in a gold label big city marathon but...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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'It was my first time' - Nkhabutlane celebrated for excellent pacing at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Where the pacemaking in the men's race was not up to the standard of a race bidding to become a World Marathon Major, the opposite is...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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'We stand a chance' - Mokoka upbeat about Sanlam Cape Town Marathon's bid to become a Major
"You know with marathons it’s tough because you only get two opportunities per year." Those were Stephen Mokoka’s words shortly after...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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'This victory matters most to me' - Mashele wins Boxer Super Run 5k in fastest time on SA soil
Multiple SA champion Precious Mashele outclassed his competitors on the way to clocking a fast 13:44 to clinch the inaugural Boxer Super...

Thathe Msimango
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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Wildschutt reigns supreme with sub 28 at Sanlam Cape Town 10km Peace Run
South African middle and long distance sensation Adriaan Wildschutt was in a class of his own when he produced an incredible 27:53 run to...

Thathe Msimango
Oct 14, 20233 min read
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