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Thathe Msimango
Nov 24, 20222 min read
'People warned me not to do the race' - Prodigal Khumalo to make 100 mile debut at UTCT
In his decorated athletics career that has spanned over two decades, Prodigal Khumalo has never run a 100-miler, but all that will change...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 22, 20222 min read
All smiles as Comrades prize money goes up & CMA says you can pay for 2023 entry fee in instalments
Under the new slogan Ziyasha - This is it, the Comrades Marathon was successfully launched over a breakfast event held at the Comrades...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 22, 20222 min read
CGA investigating cost of race entry fees as Athlete's Commission warns non-compliant clubs
Zongamele Dyubeni has sent a stern warning to clubs who refuse to participate in the process governing athletics in Central Gauteng but...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Tshabalala defends his K-Way SkyRun 100k title
Simon Tshabalala cemented his status as one of the leading mountain runners in South Africa when he successfully defended his K-Way...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Mhlakwana ends great 2022 with Sani Stagger victory
South African road-running sensation Nkosikhona Mhlakwana ended the year on a high with a spectacular Sani Stagger 42.2km victory on...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 17, 20222 min read
OFFICIAL RESULT: SPAR Thembisa Mile tie between Mphahlele and Mokhonoana stands
After just over two weeks of deliberations the final results are in - Ryan Mphahlele and Elvis Mokhonoana's tie at the 2022 SPAR Thembisa...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 16, 20222 min read
More money for 2023 Grand Prix as SPAR pull out all the stops for women's running in SA
For the athletics purists Tadu Nare's dominance in the 2022 SPAR Grand Prix was a marvel to watch. Traveling up and down from the horn of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 16, 20222 min read
'I'm very surprised at how I've turned out' - Lee-Sue Nyathi bags awards and looks forward to 2023
As 2022 comes to an end, awards ceremonies are in full swing around the country as schools, clubs and provincial federation rewards their...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 14, 20222 min read
'Its an honour. This time I take nothing for granted' - Carina Horn wins CGA Sportswoman of The Year
Of all the winners at last night's Central Gauteng Athletics Awards, perhaps the most grateful was Carina Horn. After returning from a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 11, 20223 min read
'Everything has started to make sense' - Anthony Timoteus looks to end on a high after a good 2022
After they were postponed in 2021 because of Covid-19, the World Athletics Cross country Championships are set to go ahead for the first...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 9, 20222 min read
'We are going after these people' - New Gauteng Sport MEC Mosupyoe on missing Covid relief funds
Newly appointed Gauteng MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Development Morakane Mosupyoe says she will leave no stone unturned in brining...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Nobuhle Tshuma dedicates Soweto Marathon performance to the late Action Ramaboea
The tears welled up in her eyes, when Nobuhle Tshuma spoke about the influence that the Action Ramaboea had on her running career. Born...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 7, 20222 min read
Mphakathi shines as Ethiopians dominate Soweto Marathon
Ntsindiso Mphakathi and Adele Broodryk spoke with one voice when they suggested that organisers of the Soweto Marathon should consider...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Mphakathi aims for another Soweto Marathon podium finish
Ntsindiso Mphakathi will aim to end the year on a high, when he lines up for the Soweto Marathon on Sunday. The marathon makes a return...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 1, 20223 min read
'The plan is to establish a foundation that will look after this race' - Mathipa on Thembisa Mile
That even a photo finish couldn't separate Ryan Mphahlele and Elvis Mokhonoana after a frenetic 1600m race through the streets of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Product Review: Mashimane impressed with battery life of new Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
As the 2022 season draws to a close, many runners will already be finalising their racing plans for the new year. After the 2020 and 2021...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 30, 20223 min read
'We are moving in the right direction here in SA' - Khumalo on Hollywoodbets Durban Summer 10k
In a country where the last sub 2:07 marathon (2:06:55) was run by Hendrik Ramaala in the year 2006 and Gert Thys' national record of...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Running Party 10km entries selling fast as Mzansi's top runners take on the mile
Founder and Race Director of the SPAR Thembisa Mile says it's all systems go for the much anticipated Running Party. Celebrating its 10th...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Mzansi's top runners to lineup for fast times at Hollywoodbets Durban Summer 10k
Hollywoodbets Durban Summer 10k race director Mdu Khumalo is expecting fast times during the race on Sunday. The race which enters its...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 24, 20222 min read
'This is a great platform for us ladies to be noticed' - Broodryk takes 10th at Cape Town SPAR 10km
While Ethiopia's Tadu Nare secured a second successive SPAR Grand Prix title by winning the final race in Cape Town yesterday (31:53),...
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