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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 21, 20222 min read
'I was scared to run the marathon' - Samuel Moloi after taking 5th in debut 42,2km in Cape Town
Aside from Stephen Mokoka securing a record third title, one of the more encouraging performances at the 2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 20, 20222 min read
'We're working hard to lift the quality of running in SA' - Kyla Jacobs ready for last SPAR 10km
With a matter of days to go before the final race of the SPAR Grand Prix series and Kyla Jacobs has confirmed her participation. The 2022...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 18, 20222 min read
'I would like to thank them for seeing me' - Sponsors line up for Comrades champion Tete Dijana
After winning the first Comrades Marathon since 2019, Tete Dijana is being rewarded for the years of sacrifice. The man who works as a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 17, 20222 min read
'I'm privileged to have The Sponge Group' - Mokoka praises training partners after CT Marathon win
In defending his Sanlam Cape Town Marathon title and securing a third victory at the race, Stephen Mokoka underlined his status as the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 14, 20223 min read
'I have unfinished business to run sub 2:10' - Sibusiso Nzima ready for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
At 35 years old Sibusiso Nzima should be entering the twilight years of his running career. But the man who represent South Africa at the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 13, 20222 min read
'I'm aiming for a PB' - Philani Buthelezi ready for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
After a strong showing over 10km and the half marathon this year, Philani Buthelezi is confident that he is ready for a good performance...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 11, 20223 min read
'I wanted to do it for Hoseah Tjale' - The Sam Tshabalala story
For the change that swept across the globe, 1989 is a year that will be remembered long into the future. In Europe, Communism came to end...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 10, 20222 min read
'It’s not easy but I think about what those women go through' - Mokobane runs 16 day 1400km for GBV
With less than seven days to go till the 2022 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, most runners who will be taking on the 42km are enjoying a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 6, 20223 min read
ISMO AC takes races to rural areas as all set for Fortress Reit 21km on Sunday 9 October
In a nation where unemployment is soaring, organised sport has become a luxury that many cannot afford - especially in South Africa's...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 4, 20222 min read
'I can still run a good marathon. My desire to be the best hasn't been fulfilled' -Mapaseka Makhanya
At 37 years old, most runners are planning the last few years of their careers - but not Mapaseka Makhanya. She is planning her comeback....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 3, 20223 min read
'International athletes help us to improve' - Glenrose Xaba takes 4th as Tadu wins Joburg SPAR 10km
As the debate rages on about why South African runners are falling further behind top international performers, Glenrose Xaba has thrown...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 30, 20223 min read
Mgabhi conquers the Ultra Bolivia race for good cause
Even though she only entered the Ultra Bolivia race for the enjoyment of taking part while doing good for others, Nontuthuko Mgabhi ended...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 29, 20222 min read
'I didn't expect to receive this big cheque' - Mhlakwana rewarded for his Comrades Marathon effort
Rising South African Ultra Marathon star Nkosikhona Mhlakwana walked away with the cheque of R40 000 from his Hollywoodbets Athletics...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Mathanga to race World record holder Kiplimo in India
South African long distance running sensation Mbuleli Mathanga has received an invitation of a lifetime to race in the Dehli Half...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 26, 20222 min read
'I'm not in a rush to run the marathon. I want to improve my times over 10km and 21km first' - Leeto
Even though he has been running for some time now with his official results on the track going back to 2015, it is only now that Matthews...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 25, 20222 min read
'This is my first big victory in such a major race' - Nicholas Seoposengwe arrives
Although he took second place at the ASA 10km championships in August, Nicholas Seoposengwe announced himself to the South African and...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 22, 20222 min read
'My body is recovered' - Mashele back to winning ways and ready for Absa RYC Joburg 10k
After the highs of 2021 that saw him qualify for a maiden Olympic Games, national 5000m champion Precious Mashele struggled to recreate...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 21, 20223 min read
'The biggest prize though remains the Olympics' - Smith wins Gun Run but sticks to steeplechase
Despite winning the Outsurance Gun Run 21km race in a new lifetime best of 1:04:16, Ashley Smith has not planned to switch to road...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 19, 20223 min read
'Above all, running makes me happy' - Lizzy Ramadimetja Babili after breakthrough Comrades 2022 run
Of all the celebrated performances at the 2022 Comrades Marathon, perhaps the most joyful was that of Lizzy Ramadimetja Babili. The...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 16, 20222 min read
Mathanga ready to win last national Cross Country title as he looks to step up to the marathon
KwaZulu-Natal golden boy Mbuleli Mathanga is aiming to successfully defend his national 10km Cross Country title in Rustenburg tomorrow....
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