The Gems Spirit of Comrades Awards ceremony was held on Friday, 24 October, at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban, celebrating stories of triumph over adversity that align with the spirit of endurance and resilience of the Comrades Marathon. Siphamandla Maduna, was recognized for his remarkable display of perseverance and determination as one of three recipients of The Spirit of Comrades Award.  Maduna running the Durban International Marathon where he ran a personal best 3:49 ahea

Vosloorus middle-distance sensation Karabo Ntholeng is fired up to make his mark when he lines up at the Central Gauteng Athletics 10km championships, which have been incorporated into the Tembisa Mile, on Sunday 26 October . Fresh from a commanding win at the Tommy Malone Memorial race on October 19 at the Boksburg City Stadium – where he blazed through the men's 15km in in 48:14 – the Maxed Elite athlete is riding a wave of confidence. With his eyes firmly set on another st

Organizers of the inaugural Siyathuthuka Development 10km race, held on Sunday, 19 October at the Prince Mangosuthu Stadium in Ulundi are upbeat about the success of the event which was organised to recognise and reward promising junior athletes. The event was dominated by junior athletes. Photo Credit: Supplied. Ayanda Thabede emerged victorious in the men's junior 10km category, earning a handsome prize purse of R4,000, while Amahle Ngema and Tebogo Molefe secured R2,000 an

Following a difficult injury-riddled three years, during which she struggled to recreate the mercurial form that saw her win the national 10km title in lightening quick 32:10 in October 2021, Tayla Kavanagh is finally making good on her considerable promise. The Hollywood Athletics Club top runner clocked a lifetime best 31:41 to win the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 10km Peace Run on Saturday 18 October by over a minute from Carina Viljoen (33:05) and Irvette Van Zyl (33:32). Ka

After infrastructure damaged by strong overnight winds forced the cancellation of the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, the race's title sponsor has moved quickly to quell the growing calls of disappointment from the 24 000 runners that were left stranded by offering every 2025 marathon entrant a sponsored entry for either May 2026 or 2027. This offer will be extended to all 2025 marathon entrants, regardless of whether the race succeeds in its bid to become Africa's first Abbo

In what is undoubtedly the most competitive elite marathon field to ever be assembled not only on South African soil but the African continent too, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has put together a mouthwatering field of 8 platinum and 10 gold athletes to compete in the race on Sunday 19 October as the event works towards becoming Africa’s very first Abbott World Marathon Major race. Speaking at yesterday’s (17 October) Sanlam Cape Town Marathon CEO Clark Gardner, praised his

Rising Athletics Free State (AFS) middle-distance runner Molantwa Maleho is fast making a name for himself on the national stage, proving that dedication and discipline can turn raw talent into golden results. After bursting onto the scene at last year's ASA cross-country championships in Vanderbijlpark with a blistering win in the Boys' U8 1km race (3:37), the youngster showed his performance was no fluke as he did it again in 2025. Maleho on top of the podium at the 2025 AS

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is just a few days away and some of the world’s fastest marathoners are arriving in South Africa's coastal city to compete in a world-class event, with many seeking a fast time. In the men's race, local hopes will be pinned on three-time champion Stephen Mokoka, the country's marathon record holder Elroy Gelant, reigning Half-Marathon Champion Thabang Mosiako, and Adam Lipschitz to challenge East Africans for the top honours .  Despite his recent

Zanele Maisa and Benkosi Maqwara rose above the challenge of Alexandra's demanding hills to reign supreme at the Zet Sinqe Series Run 3, storming to victory in the women’s and men's 5km races at the Altrec Sports Complex on October 11. Maisa, who will is likely to represent South Africa at next year's World Athletics cross-country championships in the USA after her fifth place in the women's 10km at the ASA trials, showed her class in the women's race, winning by almost thre

Battling through rain-soaked streets and slippery turns, South Africa’s long-distance star Irvette van Zyl and Paulus Daniel of Namibia rose above the elements to claim the women’s and men’s half-marathon titles at the inaugural CAA Region 5 Marathon in Pretoria yesterday. Van Zyl, known for her relentless pace and racing grit, powered to yet another commanding win to secure the R50 000 prize money, while Daniel delivered a composed and tactical performance to outlast a compe

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