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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 27, 20212 min read
Govt gives go ahead for parents to return to school sports events
Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe has welcomed news from national government allowing parents entry to...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Mphahlele and Sekgodiso to headline as thrilling race is expected at SPAR Thembisa Street Mile
Reigning SA 4km cross country champion Ryan Mphahlele is ready to take on some of the country's best middle-distance athletes at the 2021...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 25, 20212 min read
[WATCH] Emotional Ashinthwela completes 105km as #FearOfUnknown challenge ends in style
After running 105km on Saturday, Maphuthi Monyamane accomplished his goal of running 1500km between the 23rd of September and the 23rd of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 25, 20212 min read
Pilditch Stadium to host more championship events on behalf of ASA - Moloi
Expect more major international and local athletics championship events to take place in Pretoria in the next few years. That's according...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 21, 20212 min read
'The other one I use to keep me pain free it's called THRESHHold Real MSM' - #Ashinthwela Mr. 1500km
Ever wondered how to run 1500km in 31 consecutive days and 105 kilometre on the last day without getting injured? Well Maphuthi Monyamane...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 20, 20212 min read
'It shows progress' - Mashele after new 21km PB as he looks ahead to Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN
Even though he didn't achieve his goal of winning the race, Precious Mashele is satisfied with his performance because it shows...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 19, 20212 min read
'I have done enough to draw other international race organizers' attention' - Mathanga after 21km PB
Mbuleli Mathanga continued his scintillating form this year when he held his own against a mouthwatering field to take third position at...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 18, 20213 min read
Nontuthuko Mghabi runs 250km desert race and raises R720k for rural KZN school
South African social runner and adventurer Nontuthuko Mgabhi completed the ten day Des Sables Marathon in the Moroccan desert despite...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 18, 20212 min read
'It's very nice to see young guys coming through' - Mokoka as he wins Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Stephen Mokoka underlined his status the best South African distance runner of his generation when he cruised to victory in yesterday's...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 16, 20213 min read
'The journey was hard but I’ve learned a lot. I sleep well these days' - Ramaala nominated for GSA
“I think I’ve figured it out!” Exclaimed the Entsika Athletic Club coach during an interview with #TheTopRunner. Hendrik Ramaala was...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 15, 20217 min read
'Running is a good vehicle for Unity' - The Blanche Moila story
While most of the focus will be at the sharp end of the field, expect a roaring round of virtual applause when three icons of South...
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Matshelane Mamabolo
Oct 14, 20212 min read
'I would love to run a 2:15' - Mzazi aims for new PB at Cape Town Marathon
GLADWIN MZAZI believes it is about time he improved on his marathon Personal Best (PB) and he is looking to do just that at the Sanlam...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 13, 20212 min read
Mabhida backs Mfunzi to do well at the Cape Town Marathon
South African long distance runner Ntombesintu Mfunzi is eyeing a new personal best over the marathon distance when she lines up for...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 12, 20213 min read
ABSA return to athletics because they want a sport that's about 'participation'
ABSA's decision to return to athletics has injected optimism into a sport that has been one of the hardest hit by the Covid-19 lockdown....
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 11, 20212 min read
Mthembu and Chaumeton shine at USSA Cross Country Champs
South African middle distance runner Pakiso Mthembu ripped apart a strong field to be crowned University Sports South Africa (USSA) Cross...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 8, 20217 min read
The runner's runner - The Johnny Halberstadt story
To beat Johnny Halberstadt on the 18th of April 1981, you had to be willing to die trying. No one was, so no one did. Halberstadt stopped...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Mokoka ready for Cape Town Marathon
South African long-distance ace Stephen Mokoka will run his first marathon since he competed in the Tokyo Olympics in August. Mokoka, who...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 6, 20212 min read
"I kissed her and told her I love her" - Nare says Larkin motivates her
While many in South African running circles are familiar with Deidre Larkin, the septuagenarian's inspiring story is now reaching further...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 4, 20212 min read
Michelle Damand runs 63,3km in 3 days to raise funds for breast cancer
"I love everything about running, but mostly the fact that it is my time. The time I use to invest in myself. I do some of my best...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 1, 20212 min read
Mbambani hits back at organisers of 50km World Champs in Gqeberha saying EPA know nothing about it
On Wednesday the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) announced that 2023 IAU 50km World Championships will take place in...
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