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'I'm aiming for a PB' - Philani Buthelezi ready for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
After a strong showing over 10km and the half marathon this year, Philani Buthelezi is confident that he is ready for a good performance...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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'I wanted to do it for Hoseah Tjale' - The Sam Tshabalala story
For the change that swept across the globe, 1989 is a year that will be remembered long into the future. In Europe, Communism came to end...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 11, 20223 min read
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'It’s not easy but I think about what those women go through' - Mokobane runs 16 day 1400km for GBV
With less than seven days to go till the 2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, most runners who will be taking on the 42km are enjoying a...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 10, 20222 min read
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ISMO AC takes races to rural areas as all set for Fortress Reit 21km on Sunday 9 October
In a nation where unemployment is soaring, organised sport has become a luxury that many cannot afford - especially in South Africa's...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 6, 20223 min read
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Mgabhi conquers the Ultra Bolivia race for good cause
Even though she only entered the Ultra Bolivia race for the enjoyment of taking part while doing good for others, Nontuthuko Mgabhi ended...

Thathe Msimango
Sep 30, 20223 min read
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'I didn't expect to receive this big cheque' - Mhlakwana rewarded for his Comrades Marathon effort
Rising South African Ultra Marathon star Nkosikhona Mhlakwana walked away with the cheque of R40 000 from his Hollywoodbets Athletics...

Thathe Msimango
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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'I'm not in a rush to run the marathon. I want to improve my times over 10km and 21km first' - Leeto
Even though he has been running for some time now with his official results on the track going back to 2015, it is only now that Matthews...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 26, 20222 min read
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Mathanga ready to win last national Cross Country title as he looks to step up to the marathon
KwaZulu-Natal golden boy Mbuleli Mathanga is aiming to successfully defend his national 10km Cross Country title in Rustenburg tomorrow....

Thathe Msimango
Sep 16, 20222 min read
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After winning a first international medal Lizandré Mulder is hungry for more
When it comes to demanding events, few can be more taxing than the steeplechase. 3000m on the track over 28 barriers including seven...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 9, 20223 min read
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'2:08 is possible' - Sikhakhane ready to take on Cape Town Marathon
Rising South African marathon star Sboniso Sikhakhane believes that he is capable of running under 2:10 when he races the Sanlam Cape...

Thathe Msimango
Sep 7, 20222 min read
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'If you love what you're doing, it becomes easy' - Oldest 2022 Comrades gold medalist Charles Tjiane
This time last week Charles Dibate Tjiane was still basking in the glory of earning yet another Comrades Marathon gold medal. Originally...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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'It takes time. I never lose hope. I keep on pushing' - Galaletsang Mekgoe arrives
The first thing that Galaletsang Mekgoe will have to do with her Comrades Marathon winnings as a matter of urgency, is buy a new...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 31, 20223 min read
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'I'm looking not just to be a number, but to go and do well' - Renier Grobler ready for 100km Champs
One of the unfortunate consequences of the change in the 2022 Comrades Marathon date from June to August, is that it now clashes with the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 23, 20222 min read
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Male pacemakers for SA women could guide them to qualification for global championships
South Africans drew a collective gasp of horror when World Athletics published their new qualification standards for major championships...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 22, 20223 min read
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'I'm proud that I was able to represent SA at 17' - Rising 1500m star Morepe wins CGA Cross Country
Rarely have I witnessed a junior athlete bring a crowd to its feet in celebration of a remarkable performance that stirred the emotions...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 21, 20222 min read
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'I want to go to the Olympics in 2024' - rising star Karabo Motsoeneng does it for her mom
To understand the challenges faced by South Africa's women in sport, black women especially - look no further than the sport of...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 17, 20223 min read
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'I'm still strong' - From Bill Rowan to Champion: The Claude Moshiywa story
Of all the memorable Comrades Marathon victories, one remains etched in the mind of many South Africans. You see it is rare, at least in...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 12, 20222 min read
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'That bit of disappointment made me want it that much more' - Lythe Pillay after winning gold
After finishing in the dreaded fourth place during the 2021 World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi, Lythe Pillay began to question...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 10, 20223 min read
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Kavanagh dominates Durban leg of Totalsports Women's Race
Sensational young runner Tayla Kavanagh put in a scintillating performance to win the Durban Totalsports 10k women's race in a time of...

Thathe Msimango
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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'I just wanted to go with them and challenge them' - Xaba takes fourth as Nare wins SPAR Grand Prix
When it comes to road running, the lack of international success for South African athletes over the last decade in particular has left...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 6, 20223 min read
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