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Thathe Msimango
May 6, 20214 min read
AMPU President Bester hits back at detractors as clubs push a motion of no confidence
A storm is brewing in the east as clubs in the embattled Athletics Mpumalanga (AMPU) are pushing a motion of no confidence against their...
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Thathe Msimango
May 5, 20212 min read
"I didn't expect to win SA 21km champs" - Glenrose Xaba
Where some elite Athletes are vocal about their preparations and predictions ahead of race day, Glenrose Xaba is different. She prefers...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 3, 20213 min read
'I almost gave up on running,' reveals Mashele as he celebrates his first SA 21km title
The only person that Precious Mashele respects more than Stephen Mokoka is Hendrick Ramaala. The eyes of this usually quiet man light up...
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Manfred Seidler
Apr 30, 20215 min read
LJ van Zyl – Master of the Hurdles
The first time I started to feel “old” was in December of 2002. I was in JBay on holiday when I heard a familiar voice shouting something...
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Manfred Seidler
Apr 30, 20213 min read
Fireworks expected in Gqeberha
Fireworks expected in Gqeberha The return of national elite level road racing will take place tomorrow Saturday 1 May with the NMB Half...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 29, 20212 min read
Madoko Ndhlovu raises funds for wheelchairs by running 400km from Pretoria to Makhado in 5 days
By the time the sun sets today a group of eight runners will be have arrived in Polokwane after leaving the Union Buildings in Pretoria...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Meyer launches new club to tackle development of female elite athletes
After the success of the Endurocad Track Series, Elana Meyer has taken another step toward realising her ambition of creating the most...
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Thathe Msimango
Apr 24, 20212 min read
Mbambani excited that PE has been chosen to host Nedbank's 50km World Record attempt
Eastern Province Athletics (EPA) sponsorship manager Mike Mbambani is excited to host an attempt on the 50km word record on the 23rd of...
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Manfred Seidler
Apr 23, 20216 min read
The Giant of the Ring
One Balmy Evening in Stellenbosch You know the opening sounds to “Thunder Struck” by ACDC? No, well here is a link to it. Have a listen....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 23, 20212 min read
SA 800m champion Tshite happy with progress and remains confident of qualifying for Tokyo 2021
Everything is going according to plan for Tshepo Tshite as he works towards a maiden Olympic appearance. Three weeks after winning the...
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Thathe Msimango
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Presidential candidate Moloi promises to focus on development should he win ASA Elections
Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) President James Moloi wants to bring back interprovincial races if he gets elected as the new president...
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Thathe Msimango
Apr 21, 20212 min read
Xaba eyes SA Half Marathon champs after wonderful comeback on the track
South African middle and long-distance star Glenrose Xaba recorded a massive comeback from injury when she successfully defended her 10...
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Thathe Msimango
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Verster admits that ACNW is broke after being hit hard by Covid19 lockdown
Athletics Central North West (ACNW) President Jean Verster has confirmed that the federation is broke after being has been hit hard by...
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Thathe Msimango
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Skhosana hails SA Champs as a success
Athletics South Africa (ASA) President Aleck Skhosana has applauded all parties involved in hosting a successful Sizwe Medical Fund SA...
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Manfred Seidler
Apr 16, 20217 min read
Bullet Mbuli
Bullet. Mbuli. Silver Bullet. Hard man. Fighter. “You won’t get passed him in the home straight if he is in front.” Those are the words...
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Thathe Msimango
Apr 16, 20212 min read
Mathanga steals the show as he is crowned SA 10 000m champion
KwaZulu-Natal golden boy Mbuleli Mathanga continued his fine form as he destroyed a quality field to be crowned South Africa's new 10...
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Thathe Msimango
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Nene uses SA Champs to build toward the World Relays
Durban-based 400m specialist Zakithi Nene is amongst the medal hopefuls for KwaZulu-Natal Athletics( KZNA) at the Sizwe Medical Fund...
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Charles Baloyi
Apr 15, 20212 min read
James Moloi to challenge Aleck Skhosana for ASA top job
Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) president James Moloi will challenge Aleck Skhosana for Athletics South Africa's (ASA) top job at the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 14, 20213 min read
'Reach for the stars and then land on the moon' says Gerda Steyn as she looks towards the Olympics
When one considers that she only started running for fun in 2014, Gerda Steyn's achievements are truly astonishing and speak of a...
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Charles Baloyi
Apr 14, 20212 min read
Gert Thys threatens legal action against ASA as elections draw closer
In two days, Athletics South Africa (ASA) will reveal the list of the officials that will contest for the elections taking place on 8 May...
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