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'We wanna contribute to SA’s success at a global level' - Mdu Khumalo as Tshite, Sekgodišo and Morepe join Phantane AC
After securing the signature of Gerda Steyn last season, Phantane Athletic Club have done it again in 2024. Where they signed the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 26, 20242 min read
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'They love the organisation' - 40 years and counting. The Johnson Crane Hire Marathon is back again
A closer look at the Athletics South Africa annual calendar reveals an interesting statistic. Many if not most of the road running events...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 26, 20242 min read
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Mthalane joins Hollywood AC and prepares to make Comrades Marathon debut
South African long-distance runner Msawenkosi Mthalane has signed a 1-year professional running contract with Hollywood Athletics Club...

Thathe Msimango
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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'I'm lucky' - Lucky Mohale joins Nedbank and plans to tackle the ultras in 2024
At 38 years old and with a wealth of experience, Lucky Mohale is one of South Africa's most underrated road runners. In a career which...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Ngxabazi finds glory in new distance to highlight the work of the Orcas Academy
Despite tackling the 10km distance for only the third time in his career, Orcas Running Academy athlete Itumeleng Ngxabazi managed to...

Thathe Msimango
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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Khonkhobe dominates Dis-Chem Half Marathon and targets Two Oceans
Having passed the first major test of the year, Onnalenna Khonkhobe is confident that 2024 will be his season. The Nedbank Running Club...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Track star turned road runner Shawn Abrahams shares the secrets of staying fit as you get older
For most middle distance track athletes, once the days of racing two laps of the track or the metric mile in packed stadia are over, then...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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'I'm planning to run the Comrades Marathon' - New chapter for Mqhele as he joins Nedbank Running Club
At the end of 2021, Sithembiso Mqhele announced himself as one of South Africa's most promising marathon athletes when he ran a personal...

Thathe Msimango
Jan 9, 20243 min read
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Xolani Mabhida identifies future champions & polishes top runners at successful December training camp
Following nearly three weeks of a December training camp during which he put various runners through their paces, renowned South African...

Thathe Msimango
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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'I love what I'm doing' - The Natasha Felix story
For some running is a healthy from the routine of daily life. For others it's a way to make a living. But for some, running is an act of...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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'He was a fierce competitor' - Bester & Mieklejohn remember late fellow Comrades gold medalist Theo Rafiri
Tributes continue to pour in for late Comrades gold medalist Theo Rafiri who took his last breath over the weekend. The 57-year-old ...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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'I hope 2024 will be a good year for me' - Farida Zwane wins Lesedi AC Reconciliation Day 21km
The 16th of December 2023 will go down as one of the most memorable days of Farida Zwane's career. Running through the streets of her...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 17, 20232 min read
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Ramakongoana and Mbhele win big as Xcel reward 2023 excellence
After a successful 2023 running season Xcel Running Club rewarded excellencing by honouring their top performers at an awards ceremony...

Thathe Msimango
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Kubheka ends season with victory at Mandela Day Marathon 10km
With the Mandela Day Marathon being staged on Saturday 9 December for the first time in four years, athletes flocked in numbers despite...

Thathe Msimango
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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'I see a lot of improvement' - Thembisa Mile race walking champ Philasande Mlambo reflects on 2023
At 21 years old Philasande Mlambo believes that he is on the cusp of becoming one the country’s best race walkers. The Durban University...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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'I had a long break' - Gerda Steyn bounces back from Comrades with SA Record in Valencia
Gerda Steyn underlined her status as South Africa’s best marathon athlete of her generation when she broke her own national record at the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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'I kept motivating myself that its gonna be the best year for me' - Thabang Mosiako on 2023 success
As one of the standout performers of the season, Thabang Mosiako will look back on 2023 as the year he transformed from talented top...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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'I'm enjoying the ride' - World Student Games gold medalist Marlie Viljoen reflects on great 2023
Reflecting on 2023, Marli Viljoen is more than satisfied with the way that she performed. The 23-year-old from Pretoria East achieved...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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'Next year I'm aiming big' - Tumisho Magakwe targets 2024 TNU 50km title defence and Comrades glory
Despite enjoying a productive year that saw him win the inaugural Tshwane North Ultra 50km and feature on more than one podium including...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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'Take a Risk' - Advice from Queen of SPAR Tadu Nare to young SA female distance runners
By winning her third SPAR Grand Prix title, Tadu Nare confirmed her status as not only the queen of the much-loved women's only 10km road...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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