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Thathe Msimango
Feb 1, 20243 min read
'Its about getting into the club while I'm still relevant' - Mokoka explains why he joined Hollywood AC
On Wednesday 31 January, the South African running community was hit with the news that Olympian Stephen Mokoka had joined the Hollywood...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 31, 20243 min read
'I just love them' - ASA Coach of the Year Mike Mbambani shares his secret as Seoposengwe joins Ikhamva
Known more for his role as a leader, businessman and mentor, the usually stoic Mike Mbambani cut a softer figure at the Athletics South...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 30, 20242 min read
'I couldn't be more proud' - 2:39 debut at altitude fuels Oldknow's Olympic Marathon dream
In the race to secure #Paris2024 spots, Cian Oldknow delivered the most convincing performance yet of any Olympic Marathon hopeful when...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 29, 20243 min read
'Hong Kong was preparation for Paris' - Mokoka shares Olympic ambitions
By the start of this year's Olympics games in the French capital, Paris, South African road running sensation Stephen Mokoka will be 39...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 29, 20243 min read
'I'll be leaving a legacy behind' - Moloi reflects on ASA Awards and shares plans for success at #Paris2024
When Khotso Mokoena took to the podium to at the Southern Sun, OR Tambo to speak in behalf of the South African Sports Confederation and...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 28, 20242 min read
'I am very stoked about my progress' - 12:56 and ASA Male Athlete of the Year. Wildschutt starts 2024 with a bang!
South African track star Adriaan Wildschutt opened his 2024 season in spectacular fashion. Competing in the 5 000m at the John Thomas...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 26, 20242 min read
'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...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 26, 20242 min read
'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...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 24, 20242 min read
Photo and Mkhwananzi sign on as Black Diamond AC reveal 2024 recruits
After a stressful six months of searching for a new running club, Rufus Photo has finally found a new home. Photo is among the new...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 23, 20243 min read
'There's no quick fix' - Good day for Tyme Bank Langa AC as Raydon Balie wins Bay to Bay 30km
When it comes to middle and long distance running, most of South Africa's stars hail from the Highveld plateau where they can enjoy the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 22, 20242 min read
'It was so exciting!' - Mosiako opens track season with new 5000m PB at EPA League Meeting
With 2023 behind us and an Olympic year upon us, the 2024 track and field season takes on greater significance. Many of South Africa,...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 22, 20243 min read
'My target is to run sub 2:08' - Tebello Ramakongoana reflects on great 2023 and looks ahead to 2024
Xcel Running Club elite athlete Tebello Ramakongoana is still in awe of the success he achieved last year. Ramakongoana showed a red-hot...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 21, 20243 min read
van Zyl, Oldknow and Leeto win big at Hollywood AC Gauteng Awards
Had there been a Comeback of The Year Award then Irvette van Zyl would have won that too to underline the vast difference between how she...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 18, 20242 min read
'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...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 16, 20242 min read
'The approach must be tactical' - Tete Dijana to race FNB Kazungula Bridge Marathon as part of Comrades prep
In his quest to secure a third consecutive Comrades Marathon title, defending champion Tete Dijana has opted to use the FNB Kazungula...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Achol goes Sub 29 in Valencia after breakthrough run at Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
After becoming the first woman in history to break the 29 minute 10km barrier in Valencia yesterday, Agnes Ngetich has become an...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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...
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