Mosibodi Whitehead
'Running has taught me resilience' - Thulani Sibisi on surviving prostate cancer
When Thulani Sibisi won the 1986 Two Oceans Ultra Marathon he had to do it the hard way. He caught Lesotho's Ben Choeu 1km from the top...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 22, 20212 min read
#Ashinthwela announces initiative to run 1500km in 31 days to raise funds for school uniforms
Scarcely fifteen minutes after announcing his bold new initiative, Maphuthi Monyamane was left speechless when those attending the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Mamabolo beats youngsters 20 years his junior to win Warriors Wolfpack 42km
Whistles and cries of "kolobe!" rang out as Ludwick Mamabolo entered the stadium as champion of the 2021 Warriors Wolfpack 4 in 1...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 14, 20212 min read
Elana Meyer and Zola Budd join forces to develop top runners
When it comes to running royalty, it doesn't get much better than Elana Meyer and Zola Budd. One an Olympic medalist, the other a former...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Mphahlele says Mashele inspired him as he prepares to qualify for Oregon 2022 World Champs 1500m
Ryan Mphahelele says in qualifying for the Olympic Games on home soil, Precious Mashele inspired up and coming locally-based athletes by...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Cross country is key to Bosman's longevity as she sets new 10km age group record at SPAR Grand Prix
When it comes to longevity, few can claim to do it better than Charne Bosman. Almost twenty years after setting her 10km personal best of...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Mhlakwana chases down Mphakathi to win Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi 52km in new course record
Nkosikhona Mhlakwana produced a memorable sprint finish as he chased down Ntsindiso Mphakathi in the final 2km to clinch the Prinze...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 3, 20212 min read
Mathanga aims to shine at Mangosuthu 10km
Durban sensation Mbuleli Mathanga is geared up for this weekend's Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi race where he will run the 10km distance in...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 1, 20212 min read
Gongqa aiming for podium finish at Mangosuthu 52km
Former Two Oceans Ultra Marathon champion Lungile Gongqa is targeting a podium finish at this weekend's Prince Mangosuthu 52km race in...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Mahlangu's Paralympic success underlines why Jumping Kids needs continued support
In setting a new world record to win Paralympic gold on Saturday, Ntando Mahlangu underlined why it is important that organisations...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Durban Marathon to go ahead on 5th of September
Entries for the inaugural Durban International Marathon have finally opened. The race is scheduled to take place on the 5th of September...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 25, 20212 min read
Plans are in place to ensure promising junior athletes are not lost - James Moloi
Athletics South Africa (ASA ) President James Moloi is delighted with the performance of the country's junior athletes at the recently...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 24, 20212 min read
Thabang Madiba and Prodigal Kumalo to race new Cape Town Marathon Trail event
Comrades Marathon gold medalist Prodigal Kumalo has confirmed that he will be one of the athlete lining up at the start of the latest...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Malatsi and Gana complete 523km of #TheHomeRun to raise R500k for education [WATCH]
Whistles, hooters and ululations filled the air as Solly Malatsi and Magashule Gana arrived in Lefara village yesterday to complete a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Molotsane impresses with solid run as SPAR Grand Prix returns
Kesa Molotsane announced her return from injury with a credible fourth place finish at the first SPAR Grand Prix race of 2021 yesterday....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 17, 20212 min read
'No money can buy the joy one gets from coaching' - Johan Brits as Bowers gets ready for World U20's
When it comes to producing world class junior athletes, few do it better than Johan Brits. Based at Vereeniging Gymnasium in the Vaal,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Crowdfunded charity runs grow as SA social runners raise hundreds of thousands for charity
As more and more South Africans turn to running to keep healthy and as a source of mental reinvigoration, the number of crowdfunding...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 3, 20212 min read
'Anything is possible' says Precious Mashele as he makes Olympic debut
When Precious Mashele takes his mark for the heats of the men's 5000m today it will be as one of the less fancied runners in a field...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 1, 20212 min read
Icon's Journey Marathon gets underway in EC as runners cover 7x42km in 7 days & 103km on last day
Vulithuba Sangoni, founder of the Icon's Journey Marathon is happy to see the event growing because it benefits underprivileged kids...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 29, 20212 min read
Businesses should invest in local clubs if we want to see more black Olympians - Nixon Nkodima AC
While the debate rages on about the racial composition of South Africa's Olympic team, athletics coaches and administrators working on...
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