Mosibodi Whitehead
'My focus this year will be on short distances. I want to run a fast time.' - Gladwin Mzazi
For those who have written off Gladwin Mzazi as passed his best, do so at your peril. That's according to the former two-time World...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 17, 20233 min read
"I'm going back to Asia" - Mokoka opens 2023 with 66 as he prepares to run Lake Biwa Marathon in Feb
Opening his season with a comfortable 21km victory at altitude on Saturday 14 January, Stephen Mokoka announced his intentions for the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Vermaas opens athletics academy to serve Para athletes
Eleven years after he co-founded the Pierre Blignaut Shot put and Discus Academy, Eben Vermaas has decided to go it alone and start his...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 14, 20232 min read
Galaletsang Mekgoe wins Skosana 10km Race and is ready for Nedbank 50km - entries close 15 January
After her breakthrough run at the 2022 Comrades Marathon that saw her take fifth place for a maiden gold medal, Galaletsang Mekgoe is an...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 13, 20233 min read
Never too late for Comrades Gold medalist Manduwa who signs first pro contract with Entsika at 47
It may be hard for some to believe that at 47 years old, Solicitor Manduwa has just signed his first professional contract....
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Broodryk considering other club offers after Murray & Roberts' decision to withdraw sponsorship
Murray & Roberts Running Club top runner Adele Broodryk says no one is to blame for the unfortunate circumstances that have forced the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 9, 20232 min read
'The focus hasn't changed' - Mhlakwana extends stay with Hollywoodbets and looks forward to 2023
South African ultra-Marathon ace Nkosikhona Mhlakwana is delighted to have extended his contract with Hollywoodbets Athletics Club by...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 9, 20233 min read
Thembisa AC athletes ready for 2023 after club's succesful December training camp
"I have been dreaming about going overseas for a long time. Even now my mother can't believe that I'll be going because it will be my...
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Thathe Msimango
Dec 14, 20222 min read
Inanda Dam Training Run to be run for last time as it becomes an official KZNA race in 2023
After seven progressive years, the Inanda Dam Training Run will enter a new phase next year. Since it was founded in 2015, the annual run...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Anna Moeketsi positive about 2023 after winning NMB 1 City Marathon
Asked about her plans for 2023, Anna Moeketsi's bold response is enough to knock you off your feet. Where many would be happy with a top...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 5, 20222 min read
'I told myself that I am the champion' - Precious Mashele wins ASA Cross country trials
Precious Mashele underlined his status as South Africa's best cross country runner of his generation when he won the ASA Cross Country...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Nontokozo Mkhize praises coach for great 2022 and calls for more support for rural female runners
By winning the Drakensberg Marathon on Sunday, Nontokozo Mkhize ended what has been in many ways a breakthrough season for her. The...
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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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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 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 2, 20223 min read
Gerda Steyn ready for New York Marathon as she keeps one eye on Comrades on 11 June 2023
With the date for the 2023 Comrades Marathon confirmed to take place in June again for the first time since 2019, there is much...
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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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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 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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