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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 11, 20242 min read
'I want to make a name for myself' - Joshua Mabunda positive about 2024 after maiden 21km victory
With gyms full and the new year full of possibilities, one man who is aiming to make 2024 his year is Joshua Mabunda. And while some may...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 9, 20243 min read
'I'm planning to run the Comrades Marathon' - New chapter for Mqhele as he joins Nedbank Running Club
At the end of 2021, Sithembiso Mqhele announced himself as one of South Africa's most promising marathon athletes when he ran a personal...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 8, 20243 min read
'100 milers take EVERYTHING out of a person' - Miyelani Vilankulu shares her Washie experience
With the Christmas festivities and New Year's celebrations behind us, many runners are back in their running shoes and working towards...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 8, 20242 min read
'He helped me a lot' - Tributes pour in for late race commentator Pete van der Merwe
Sitting in a coffee shop in a typical Highveld shopping centre overlooking a parking lot, Pete van der Merwe shared his life philosophy...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 5, 20243 min read
'He shared his knowledge freely' - The late Oom Pierre Blignaut celebrated for his contribution to shot put & discuss
In a country where shot put and discus throw are not the dominant track and field discipline, one man made a name for himself by putting...
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Thathe Msimango
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Xolani Mabhida identifies future champions & polishes top runners at successful December training camp
Following nearly three weeks of a December training camp during which he put various runners through their paces, renowned South African...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 25, 20232 min read
'You do it and want more' - Maxime Chaumeton reflects on 5km SA Record and Paris2024
While many South Africans will have unwrapped their Christmas presents when they woke up this morning, for Maxime Chaumeton Christmas...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Prodigal Khumalo celebrates success of first official Orcas Challenge
While many South Africans take the quiet weeks in late December and early January to spend time with family and celebrate the new year,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 21, 20233 min read
'I love what I'm doing' - The Natasha Felix story
For some running is a healthy from the routine of daily life. For others it's a way to make a living. But for some, running is an act of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 21, 20233 min read
'He was a fierce competitor' - Bester & Mieklejohn remember late fellow Comrades gold medalist Theo Rafiri
Tributes continue to pour in for late Comrades gold medalist Theo Rafiri who took his last breath over the weekend. The 57-year-old ...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 17, 20232 min read
'I hope 2024 will be a good year for me' - Farida Zwane wins Lesedi AC Reconciliation Day 21km
The 16th of December 2023 will go down as one of the most memorable days of Farida Zwane's career. Running through the streets of her...
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Thathe Msimango
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Ramakongoana and Mbhele win big as Xcel reward 2023 excellence
After a successful 2023 running season Xcel Running Club rewarded excellencing by honouring their top performers at an awards ceremony...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Special General Meeting leaves CGA President Khanyile sidelined pending outcome of forensic report
The battle to lead Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) took another turn this weekend when a special general meeting upheld the decision...
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Thathe Msimango
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Kubheka ends season with victory at Mandela Day Marathon 10km
With the Mandela Day Marathon being staged on Saturday 9 December for the first time in four years, athletes flocked in numbers despite...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 8, 20232 min read
'Don't drop the ball' - Mr. Mnandi Bus' advice on training during the festive season
With more than 80% of the 23000-entry cap for next year’s Comrades Marathon having being sold and the entry process expected to close...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 7, 20233 min read
New Race Alert! Adreach Alex 10k coming to CGA on 21 March 2024
Not for decades has there been a race in Alexandra Township. But that all changed this morning when the Run Alex Athletics Club announced...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 6, 20232 min read
'I see a lot of improvement' - Thembisa Mile race walking champ Philasande Mlambo reflects on 2023
At 21 years old Philasande Mlambo believes that he is on the cusp of becoming one the country’s best race walkers. The Durban University...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 4, 20232 min read
'I had a long break' - Gerda Steyn bounces back from Comrades with SA Record in Valencia
Gerda Steyn underlined her status as South Africa’s best marathon athlete of her generation when she broke her own national record at the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 1, 20232 min read
70-year-old Saunders targets age group half marathon World Record at NMB 1 City Marathon
Known for it's fast courses, Nelson Mandela Bay will host it's final major road running event of the year this weekend where athletes...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 30, 20232 min read
KZN Provincial Government throws weight behind Mandela Day Marathon
In spite of the concerns raised by the uMngeni Municipality, organisers of the 2023 Mandela Day Marathon insist that the race will go...
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