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Lebohang Pita
Jan 292 min read
'I've changed distances from short to long' - Kabelo Melamu on joining Nedbank
Merely two days after switching from Boxer AC to the Nedbank Running Club, Kabelo Melamu won the Johnson Crane Hire Marathon men's 21.1km...
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Lebohang Pita
Jan 272 min read
'Winning this award is a privilege' – ASA female athlete of the year Jo-Ane van Dyk
The strength of field events in South Africa was rewarded when javelin thrower Jo-Ane van Dyk scooped the female athlete of the year...
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Lebohang Pita
Jan 222 min read
'We help each other improve' - Bredenkamp brothers upbeat about 2025
Wian and Hanru Bredenkamp are brothers whose talent for discus, shot put and javelin has taken them beyond throwing things around on the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 173 min read
'I need a new start' - Motlagale joins Phantane
Former SA Marathon Champion Tumelo Motlagale has become a latest athlete to change allegiance at the start of the 2025 season. Motlagale...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 172 min read
'I know what I'm capable of' - Jeppe sprint sensation Manavhela joins Curro Hazeldean
As they continue on their quest to give opportunity to the next generation of Olympians, while positioning Curro Hazeldean as one of the...
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Lebohang Pita
Jan 142 min read
'The whole season was a blessing' - Top Race Walker Marissa Swanepoel reflects on 2024 and shares ambitions for 2025
After an injury cost her the entire 2023 season, national women's 20km race walking champion Marissa Swanepoel bounced back last year...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 133 min read
'My life changed completely' - Mncedisi Mkhize reflects on 2007 Comrades podium and backs drive to unearth rural talent
This year will mark two decades since Mncedisi Mkhize made his Comrades Marathon debut. Since then, Mkhize has gone on to finish 11...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 83 min read
'I'm really excited to see what's gonna happen' - Rogail Joseph upbeat about 2025 after amazing 2024
After a fantastic 2024 season which included an Olympic debut and gold medals at the African Championships and All-Africa Games, Rogail...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 63 min read
'I'm going to give it my all this year' - Melikhaya Frans opens season with victory at First Choice 15km
Marathon man Melikhaya Frans opened his 2025 account with a 47:07 victory at the First Choice 15km race held at the Victory Christian...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 33 min read
'I wanna step up in distance' - Junior track star George Kusche to race 2025 Totalsports Two Oceans 56km
As one of the emerging road running stars of 2024, George Kusche is ready to take it to up a notch this season. After taking some time...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 31, 20243 min read
Katlehong AC youngsters snapped up by Curro Hazeldean as club's development arm celebrates successful 2024
If Hloni Motloung could have been present at the DH Williams Hall in Katlehong on Saturday 14 December he would have worn the broadest of...
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Thathe Msimango
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Ulundi Training Run Christmas Day Run and December camp helps athletes prepare for 2025 season
Since its inception in 2022, the Ulundi Training run has aimed to help athletes that have registered to run the world's most prominent...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 23, 20243 min read
'Running can change your life' - Tshuma and Mudziganyama testify on 2024 season
It was former Athletics South Africa President Aleck Skhosana who set tongues wagging when he declared during a press conference that...
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Thathe Msimango
Dec 20, 20243 min read
'I plan to use the money well' - Photo to complete house with Black Diamond AC Award Winnings
Multiple Comrades Marathon gold medalist Rufus Photo says he will use the money he won at his club's award ceremony held on the weekend...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 18, 20243 min read
'It's unbelievable' - Bennett Seloyi reflects on breakthrough 2024 season and targets more success in 2025
Asked about the highlight of his season, Bennett Matlakala Seloyi did not hesitate for a moment. "World Cross!" The Waterfall Athletic...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 15, 20243 min read
'I'm so happy' - Mosiako reflects on dream marathon debut
2024 will go down in the annals of South African Athletics as one of the most productive if not the best season for marathon running....
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Lebohang Pita
Dec 11, 20243 min read
"I was motivated" - Chelsea van Dyk after winning her fourth title of the year
Chelsea van Dyk was so dominant in the U13 girls' 1500m final at the ASA sub-youth track and field championships in Bloemfontein that one...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 10, 20242 min read
'My goal every year is to have five to six athletes represent SA' - Sponge Group December Training camp is underway
As we enjoy the last days of the year, many of us will use the quiet time to reflect on the successes and challenges of 2024, while...
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Thathe Msimango
Dec 7, 20242 min read
'I want to go under 2:08' - Lipschitz still hungry for more
Following an impressive 2:08:45 marathon personal best time, South African marathoner Adam Lipschitz has set his sights on going even...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 6, 20243 min read
'Elroy is amazing' - Motsau, Mofokeng, Munnik and Slinger. How Gelant inspired Potch Track Club to successful 2024.
After a magnificent 2024 season that saw him win the national half marathon and marathon titles while clocking his first sub 28 minute...
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