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Charles Baloyi
Feb 22, 20213 min read
Moloi praises Mashele as CGA celebrate a successful opening track meet of the season
Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) president James Moloi could not stop raving about SA 5-time cross-country champion Precious Mashele. The...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 22, 20212 min read
Mokganyetsi to challenge Mathane for the AGN top job
Hendrick Mokganyetsi wants to be the next president of Athletics Gauteng North (AGN).The eagerly awaited elections are set to take place...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 21, 20212 min read
Johnson looks good while Pillay sizzles as athletes celebrate first CGA Track & Field Meet of 2021
Lythe Pillay is the talk of the athletics town after opening his 2021 season with a sensational run at Central Gauteng Athletics’ first...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 20, 20212 min read
Weir's Olympic dream becoming a reality
South African shot put starlet Zane Weir is still in disbelief that he has managed to qualify for the Olympic Games. Weir who was born in...
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Manfred Seidler
Feb 19, 20216 min read
Silver Bullet Sepeng
Hezekiel Zeekie Sepeng’s accolades are many; South Africa record holder in the 800m since 1999; first black athlete to win an Olympic...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Mathanga expected to shine as KZNA gears up for first track & field meeting at Kings Park tomorrow
KwaZulu-Natal Athletics( KZNA) is preparing to host its first Track and Field meeting this year at the Kings Park Athletics Stadium...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 18, 20212 min read
CGA ready for first track meet of the season in Boksburg on Saturday
Excitement is bubbling over as Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) prepares to host its first track meeting of the season on Saturday at the...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 18, 20212 min read
ASA to extend election nomination deadline to give KZNA a second chance
Athletics South Africa (ASA) has decided to lift the the suspension of Kwa-Zulu Natal Athletics (KZNA) which will allow the regional...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Khotso Mokoena to run in ASA Elections
Olympic silver medalist Khotso Mokoena wants to be the voice of the athletes. The celebrated lanky long and triple jumper has indicated...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 16, 20212 min read
Mashele aims to run sub 2:10 in debut marathon to qualify for Tokyo 2021
South African running sensation Precious Mashele is aiming for a memorable marathon debut when he takes part in the NN Mission Marathon...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 16, 20213 min read
Potch to host first ACNW track meet of the year tonight!
Athletics Central North West (ACNW) will host its first track meeting at the Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom today. ACNW got the...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Mosiea finds silver lining by diversifying from Top Runner to farmer
As the Coronavirus pandemic tightens its grip and sporting events are canceled around the globe, many South African runners are...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Mathane insists that he is eligible to run for AGN President
Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) has been inundated with phone calls from clubs to inquire about John Mathane's eligibility to stand for...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 13, 20212 min read
Dlodlo says move to Tuks has him dreaming of an Olympic medal
SA sprinter Thando Dlodlo described his move to the University of Pretoria as a breath of fresh air. The 100m and 200m specialist has...
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Manfred Seidler
Feb 12, 20215 min read
The Guns of Gatlin
Justin Gatlin, much maligned, vilified, hated and not popular in the least, until he came to South Africa in 2018. His welcome from fans...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 12, 20213 min read
April plans to run New York one last time before retiring to focus on his academy
South African long-distance star Lusapho April is planning to make an unlikely come back as he aims to run the New York Marathon later...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Mokoena is not one of our members - Phantane Athletics Club
Controversial former Kwa-Zulu Natal Athletics (KZNA) boss Sello Mokoena is in a race against time to enter the Athletics South Africa...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Mothibi and Ashworth react to Comrades cancellation
Although disappointed, former Comrades Marathon champions say they understand why the 2021 edition of the iconic ultra marathon had to be...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 10, 20212 min read
'I do not owe anyone an explanation' - Skhosana breaks his silence on return to competition
Athletics South Africa (ASA) president Aleck Skhosana has broken his silence on the resumption of the athletics season. Last week ASA...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 9, 20212 min read
ASA calls for urgent meeting to discuss KZNA administration as elections loom
Athletics South Africa (ASA) will hold talks to discuss the Kwa-Zulu Natal athletics Administration issue tomorrow. KZN athletics was...
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