Mosibodi Whitehead
Deirdre Larkin joins RunZone as new brand ambassador
It all started with a pair of shoes. When Graham Block noticed that one of his most loved runners was running in an old pair of shoes he...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 26, 20212 min read
'Your uniqueness is what makes you you!' - Chantel Struwig
For most people, their teenage years and early twenties are characterised by search for identity and a desire to fit in. But Chantel...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 26, 20212 min read
Johnson hopes his Olympic performance will inspire Eden Park laaities to follow their dreams
Rising South African long jump star Cheswill Johnson is shooting for gold medal at Olympics Games which kicked off in Tokyo. Johnson and...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 24, 20212 min read
'I wasn't given a proper platform to tell my story' - Shange
South African walking sensation Lebogang Daywalker Shange's hopes of representing the country at a second Olympic Games have gone up with...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Ngwenya steps down as KZNA Athletes' Commission chair
Martin Ngwenya has decided to step down from the KwaZulu-Natal Athletics board. The Mr. Price Sport Maxed Elite Running Manager took the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Mokoena backs Samaai and Johnson to medal in Tokyo
South African long jump veteran Khotso Mokoena says the two jumpers selected to represent South Africa at the Tokyo Olympics stand a good...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 19, 20212 min read
'Put your body under subjection and tell it you're not tired, it's not cold' - Warrior Ric
Few can do a better job of motivating even the most reluctant couch potato across the finish line than Ricardo Gressel. If that name...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 19, 20212 min read
Mfunzi joins Mabhida's stable as she sets her eye on Comrades glory
Rising South African ultra-marathon starlet Ntombisentu Mfunzi to be coached by Xolani Mabhida in a bid for next year's Comrades Marathon...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 18, 20212 min read
67-year old Stacey runs and cycles 67km for Mandela Day to raise funds for TB
Of all the things known about the most celebrated world leader of the twentieth century, very few people know that the late Nelson...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 12, 20212 min read
Walking for change - Leilani Kuter's story
There can be no denying the therapeutic benefits of exercise. Runners' High as it is fondly known is that feeling of deep joy that comes...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 12, 20212 min read
It will be different this time - Mokoka
After finishing in fifth place at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Stephen Mokoka is aiming to go one better when he represents...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 8, 20212 min read
'You don't need to relocate to Pretoria to be considered as a top sprinter' says Olympian Nene
Durban-based sprinter Zakithi Nene is delighted to be included in the Team SA's Olympic squad. The 23-year-old is amongst four athletes...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 7, 20212 min read
Van Deventer concerned about lack of 1500m athletes in SA Olympic team
Olympian Juan Van Deventer is surprised not to see any South African 1 500m athletes named into the Tokyo Olympics squad. In the final...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Gerda Steyn not ruling out possibility of winning an Olympic medal as she prepares for tactical race
After Caster Semenya failed to qualify in the 5000m, many argue that Team South Africa is lacking a medal hopeful when it comes to female...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 1, 20212 min read
SABC broadcast deal with ASA is almost done - Rathbone
SABC Sport Boss Gary Rathbone has revealed that they are close to concluding a new broadcast deal with Athletics South Africa (ASA). The...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 1, 20213 min read
Mundell overjoyed to be a 3-time Olympian & aiming for top 10 finish in Tokyo
South African walking star Marc Mundell is hoping to make his last mark in the country's colours at the upcoming rescheduled Olympic...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Mphahlele and Sibiya to pace as ASA give Mashele and Mathanga one last chance to qualify
Newly elected Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi is adamant that athletics will emerge as one of the best sporting codes...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 25, 20212 min read
ASA Road Commission backs postponement of Durban SPAR 10km as athletes test positive for Covid19
The Durban leg of the Spar Grand Prix Women's 10k race has been postponed due to the high number of Covid19 cases, especially in Gauteng....
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Xaba wants history to repeat itself as SPAR Grand Prix kicks off in Durban
South African middle and long distance starlet Glenrose Xaba is aiming to continue her fantastic recent form when running in Durban on...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 23, 20212 min read
Mabhida revives old club with backing from local businessman
Prominent South African athletics coach Xolani Mabhida has decided to revive his old athletics club - Speed Xplosion. Mabhida, who led...
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