Thathe Msimango
Sibiya's SA 4km Cross Country title highlights gains made by KZNA Newcastle Academy
When KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) returned with just one medal from the 2011 South African Track & Field Championship, it was a wake up...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 18
- 2 min
'It gives me confidence that I can go to the Olympics again' - Nzima wins Outsurance Gun Run
After finishing just one second off his lifetime best when he took seventh place at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10k a fortnight ago,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 17
- 2 min
'Glenrose helped me' - Karabo Mailula pays tribute to Xaba after winning first senior national title
In the absence of South Africa's more established distance running stars, yesterday's Athletics South Africa Cross Country Championships...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 14
- 3 min
'Cross Country is fundamental' - 50 Nkangala AA athletes to represent AMPU at National Champs
When Emmanuel Mabaso ascended to the stage to accept the Team of The Year Award at the Mpumalanga Sports Awards on the 9th of September,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 13
- 2 min
'It's part of growth' - Track star Nkosinathi Sibiya on his decision to start racing 10km
Known more for his performances on the track, Nkosinathi Sibiya is beginning to make strides as a road runner. That is because the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 11
- 3 min
'He was the elder statesman of SA endurance running' - Tributes pour in for the late Ian Harries
One of the country's most decorated coaches, Ian Harries has taken his last breath. Following a lengthy illness which saw him spend the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 10
- 4 min
Lala ngoxolo Sgwinyakonke
On a hot windswept day in KwaZulu-Natal, the province’s running community descended on the village of Ntambanana 30km outside Empangeni...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 7
- 3 min
'Its part of our vision to make this one of the best 10km races' - Xaba returns to Thembisa Mile
Donald Mathipa believes that bringing South Africa's best middle and long distance athletes to race in the township is an essential part...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 6
- 2 min
R20k for 5km! Big prize money at inaugural Boxer Super Run as Gelant prepares to take on young guns
Not many 37-year-old elite athletes are running new 10km lifetime bests, especially when they have been running at the highest level for...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 5
- 2 min
'I'm excited about the new journey' - Kyla Jacobs on joining Boxer and World Athletics 5km Champs
Following Murray & Roberts' decision to withdraw their sponsorship, many of the running club's top runners went in search of new homes....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 4
- 2 min
First big win for Oldknow as Mulaudzi makes it three out of three at Hollywoodbets Durban 10k
When Hollywood Athletic Club top runner Collen Mulaudzi boldly announced during Friday's pre-race press conference that the title would...
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Thathe Msimango
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Top Runners to do it for Mathanga at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10k
When the elite athletes lineup at the start of the Hollywoodbets Durban 10k on Sunday, they will be wearing black armbands. These...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Sep 1
- 3 min
'Qualifying times are there for a reason' - KZNA sends warning as Comrades qualifying season open
As a we enter a new month with warmer days ahead, many runners who have been dormant throughout winter will start dusting off those...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Aug 31
- 3 min
'I'm self-funded. I'm not sponsored' - Medals cost money.
After the disappointing performance in Budapest last week, an avalanche of criticism has descended on the local athletics community as...
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Thathe Msimango
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Mathanga is back and aiming to end his 10km season with a bang at Hollywoodbets Durban 10k
In what is likely to be his last major 10km race of the year, Mbuleli Mathanga is determined to leave a mark on the much anticipated...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Aug 27
- 3 min
'It comes down to desire' - Mayer praises his athlete Kabelo Mulaudzi for Absa RYC TSHWANE 10K win
By winning his second consecutive Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series race of 2023, Kabelo Mulaudzi reaffirmed his status as one of the most...
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Thathe Msimango
- Aug 25
- 3 min
'He inspires me' - Motlagale dedicates World Champs Marathon performance to his father
As the Athletics World Championships draw to a close and the search for South Africa's first medal continues, all eyes will be on the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Aug 24
- 3 min
'It's about learning' - 18 Comrades silvers in 2023 for SkhindiGang thanks to Bilankulu & Co's work
When Bongani Bilankulu drives the sub 40 minute bus at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday 27 August it will reflect just how...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Aug 24
- 2 min
'I believe in myself' - Prudence Sekgodišo looks ahead after securing World Champs semi-final spot
Prudence Sekgodišo's eye sparkled with delight as she announced her intentions for the Athletics World Championships. "I'm ready for the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Xaba focused ahead of Absa TSHWANE 10K as organisers make more entries available
After becoming only the fourth South African woman to break the 32 minute barrier, Glenrose Xaba has emerged as one of the favourites to...
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