Mosibodi Whitehead
'I'm too stubborn to quit' - Jo-Ane van Dyk headlines All Africa Games athletics team
"I'm just too stubborn, too stubborn to quit." That was Jo-Ane van Dyk's answer when asked why she has succeeded where others have...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 82 min read
Prize money more than doubles as top runners take aim at Makoro Village Marathon
Growing up in the village Molepo Ga-Mamatsa in rural Limpopo, a young John Mpe observed how difficult it was for villages to travel to...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 73 min read
'If you trust yourself, then you'll do it' - 17-year-old Walaza runs 10.36 at Schools Meet
At just 17 years old, Bayanda Walaza is one of South Africa's most promising athletic prospects. And if you haven't heard of this...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 62 min read
Karabo Mailula ready for World Cross Country Champs as she aims for more success in 2024
When Athletics South Africa named the team that will represent the country at the World Cross Country Championships in Serbia next month,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 52 min read
'We can compete' - Ramaala confident about Entsika's Comrades prospects after solid start to 2024
With two men and one woman on the podium, Entsika Athletic Club enjoyed a good start to the 2024 season at the Bhekiziwe Joseph Shabalala...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 302 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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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 293 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 282 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 262 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 262 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 252 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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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 182 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 172 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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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 152 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 122 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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Thathe Msimango
Jan 93 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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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 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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