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Thathe Msimango
3 days ago2 min read
'Our target is the gold medal' - Tshangase ready to make KZNA debut at SA Marathon Champs
During last year's edition of the iconic Africanbank Soweto Marathon, Sinethemba Tshangase surprised many pundits by reaching the halfway...
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Lebohang Pita
4 days ago2 min read
'I can smell good things' - Lebogang Edwin Khonkhobe upbeat ahead of ASA Marathon Champs
Although his story is without the highs of winning the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon or Africanbank Soweto Marathon like his nephew...
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Thathe Msimango
5 days ago3 min read
'I'm pleased with my performance' - Gelant sets sights on World Champs Qualification in April after 2:12 in Hong Kong
South African Marathoner Elroy Gelant is pleased with his performance at the Hong Kong Marathon performance over the weekend. Gelant...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 102 min read
'We can do something special' - Prudence Sekgodišo sets sights on World Indoors after SA 800m indoor record
With the experience of reaching an Olympic final under her belt, Prudence Sekgodišo is taking it the next level in 2025. South Africa’s...
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Lebohang Pita
Feb 93 min read
'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...
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Lebohang Pita
Feb 52 min read
'I want to win it for Limpopo' - Proud Chauke targets Comrades after Border to Border success
Long distance runner Proud Chauke is plotting to become the first runner from Limpopo to win the Comrades Marathon since Ludwick Mamabolo...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 23 min read
'I think he will thrive' - Swanepoel welcomes Seloyi to Boxer AC
As they continue to build the most formidable 10km team in South Africa, the Boxer Athletic Club have announced the acquisition of yet...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 302 min read
'I learnt a huge lesson' - Madziva pleased to have Steyn at Purple Team as she seeks Comrades redemption
Hollywood Athletics Club elite athlete Loveness Madziva is confident that Gerda Steyn's introduction to the team will have benefits for...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 293 min read
'I want to achieve what Zeney has achieved' - Tumi Ramokgopa
While world and Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and her rival Dutch track queen, Femke Bol, may seem the obvious choices for...
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Lebohang Pita
Jan 292 min read
'I've changed distances from short to long' - Kabelo Melamu on joining Nedbank
Merely two days after switching from Boxer AC to the Nedbank Running Club, Kabelo Melamu won the Johnson Crane Hire Marathon men's 21.1km...
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Lebohang Pita
Jan 272 min read
'Winning this award is a privilege' – ASA female athlete of the year Jo-Ane van Dyk
The strength of field events in South Africa was rewarded when javelin thrower Jo-Ane van Dyk scooped the female athlete of the year...
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Lebohang Pita
Jan 222 min read
'We help each other improve' - Bredenkamp brothers upbeat about 2025
Wian and Hanru Bredenkamp are brothers whose talent for discus, shot put and javelin has taken them beyond throwing things around on the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 173 min read
'I need a new start' - Motlagale joins Phantane
Former SA Marathon Champion Tumelo Motlagale has become a latest athlete to change allegiance at the start of the 2025 season. Motlagale...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 172 min read
'I know what I'm capable of' - Jeppe sprint sensation Manavhela joins Curro Hazeldean
As they continue on their quest to give opportunity to the next generation of Olympians, while positioning Curro Hazeldean as one of the...
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Lebohang Pita
Jan 142 min read
'The whole season was a blessing' - Top Race Walker Marissa Swanepoel reflects on 2024 and shares ambitions for 2025
After an injury cost her the entire 2023 season, national women's 20km race walking champion Marissa Swanepoel bounced back last year...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 133 min read
'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...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 83 min read
'I'm really excited to see what's gonna happen' - Rogail Joseph upbeat about 2025 after amazing 2024
After a fantastic 2024 season which included an Olympic debut and gold medals at the African Championships and All-Africa Games, Rogail...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 63 min read
'I'm going to give it my all this year' - Melikhaya Frans opens season with victory at First Choice 15km
Marathon man Melikhaya Frans opened his 2025 account with a 47:07 victory at the First Choice 15km race held at the Victory Christian...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 33 min read
'I wanna step up in distance' - Junior track star George Kusche to race 2025 Totalsports Two Oceans 56km
As one of the emerging road running stars of 2024, George Kusche is ready to take it to up a notch this season. After taking some time...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 31, 20243 min read
Katlehong AC youngsters snapped up by Curro Hazeldean as club's development arm celebrates successful 2024
If Hloni Motloung could have been present at the DH Williams Hall in Katlehong on Saturday 14 December he would have worn the broadest of...
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