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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 28, 20243 min read
'We are excited to elevate the race experience' - Absa renews RUN YOUR CITY Series sponsorship for another 4 years
At a time when many sponsors were stepping away from mass participation sports during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Absa took a...
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Lebohang Pita
Nov 27, 20243 min read
'There are big opportunities' - Khotso Mokena tells coaches at launch of new school sports programme in Ratanda
As Olympian Khotso Mokoena addressed the audience at the Khanya-Lesedi School of Sport Specialisation in Ratanda on 25 November, the five...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Athletics dominates 2024 Gauteng Sports Awards
In a year where South Africa returned with a total of six medals from the Paris Olympics, it is no surprise that Olympians took centre...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 22, 20242 min read
'Perfect to test your strength for Comrades' - Kelehe to run the sold-out Drakensberg Marathon
Prominent ultra Marathon veteran Gift Kelehe is set to compete in the sold out Drakersberg Marathon happening on Sunday 23rd of November...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 21, 20243 min read
'My biggest dream is to represent SA' - Masilo dreams big after taking third SKYRUN title
In a thrilling display of endurance and determination, South African trail running sensation Mjongile Tonic Masilo cemented his status as...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 20, 20242 min read
'Huge loss to South African Road Running' - Running Community mourns the loss of Colleen McNally
On Wednesday 20 November, the South African athletics community woke up to the sad news of the passing one of the iconic figures in road...
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Lebohang Pita
Nov 20, 20242 min read
'I want to dominate' - Brakpan Boy Cayde de Waal looks to continue good form in US NJCAA
One of the most fulfilling moments middle distance runner Cayde de Waal has experienced since his switch to the USA was his outstanding...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 19, 20242 min read
'I'll keep pushing and try to improve on my own time' - Gerda Steyn to race Valencia Marathon
Two weeks before Glenrose Xaba broke her national record with a 2:22:22 debut at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, Gerda Steyn had already...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 18, 20242 min read
'Why not take another challenge' - Mosiako to make marathon debut in Abu Dhabi in December
After securing a podium finish at the inaugural Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km, Thabang Mosiako has declared himself fit for his impending...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 16, 20242 min read
Kenyans triumph at Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km as Mosiako and Khatala claim runner-up spots
Fridah Ndinda showcased her strength when she delivered a top performance to outclass a quality field on the way to winning the inaugural...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 15, 20242 min read
'I wanted to have three wins this year' - Neheng Khatala targets victory at Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km
Hollywood Athletics Club top runner Neheng Khatala is just one race away from realising the dream that she dreamt at the beginning of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 15, 20243 min read
New sponsor, new route & more prize money. Everything you need to know about the 2025 Mpileng TNU 50km
For an event which first took place in just two years ago, the fact that the Tshwane North Ultra has grown into one of the premiere 50km...
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Lebohang Pita
Nov 13, 20242 min read
"Never give up" - sprinter Oluchi Ndubueze looks back on 2024 and targets 2025 CAA U18 African champs
Had it not been for an encounter with a stray dog, Oluchi Ndubueze would probably not have realised that she was a talented sprinter and...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 12, 20242 min read
'I dream of winning Comrades' - Rising star Mjwara looks back on successful 2024 season
In 2016, multiple Comrades Marathon gold medalist Prodigal Khumalo founded the Orcas Academy with the aim of giving athletes from...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 11, 20244 min read
'This is only the beginning' - Another record time & pay day for Xaba as she bosses Boxer Super Run Tshwane 5km
As scores of spectators who had competed in the Open Wave earlier in the day lined the finishing straight to cheer the elite athletes...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 8, 20242 min read
'To see people you profile make it makes me happy' - Msimango reflects on KZN Sports Journalist of the year award
For most of South Africa’s most well-known and celebrated sports journalists, their success has been achieved while working for one of...
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Lebohang Pita
Nov 7, 20242 min read
"I told myself I’m going with them until the last km"- Lesetja Papo reflects on a maiden top 10 Soweto Marathon finish
If anything was going to prevent Lesetja Papo from achieving his goal during the africanbank Soweto Marathon on Sunday, 3 November, it...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 7, 20242 min read
'There's some light' - Karabo More reflects on excellent 2024 & looks ahead to Boxer Super Run Tshwane 5km
In a year when Glenrose Xaba, Gerda Steyn and Cian Oldknow dominated the headlines in women’s distance running, one name has started to...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 6, 20242 min read
'Well done to the sponsors for injecting the money' - Good news for top runners as CMA unveils new R7,6 million prize purse
On Wednesday 6 November, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) launched the 2025 edition of The Ultimate Human Race under the slogan...
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Lebohang Pita
Nov 6, 20243 min read
"I see myself becoming one of the best in the world" - Curro Hazeldean sprinter Zattu Hlongwane
Sprinter Zattu Hlongwane is making the most of every opportunity that comes his way, using them as stepping stones to future long-term...
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