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Comrades Marathon Announces Athletes’ Seedings for Safer 2025 Start
Image: Paul Henman With just under three weeks to go before the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon, on Sunday 8 June, The Comrades...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 225 min read


Phethisang Makhethe Breaks SA Hammer Throw Record
Image: Phethisang Makhethe on Facebook Phethisang Makhethe produced the best performance of her career at the weekend, breaking the South...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 191 min read


From Setback to Glory – Walaza Reflects on South Africa’s Sprint Relay Success
Image: AFP / Getty Images, courtesy of World Athletics World Under-20 100m champion Bayanda Walaza has spoken candidly about the fears he...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 162 min read


Deeper Recognition, Greater Rewards: What’s New for the 2025 Otter TERREX Trail, presented by EasyEquities
· Image: David Sullivan Prize Purse deeper than ever with rewards for 4th and 5th place finishers introduced Course record...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 163 min read


Comrades Marathon Runners Invited to Apply for Elite and Contender Seeding
Image: Kirsten Oliver As the highly anticipated 2025 Comrades Marathon on Sunday 8 June draws closer, the Comrades Marathon Association...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 132 min read


Cancer survivor shares his inspiring journey ahead of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Image: Action Photo With exercise and a positive mindset playing a vital role in his recovery, cancer survivor Rodney Reynders from...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 132 min read


Foschini Beauty set to add a touch of glamour to the Totalsports Women’s Race in 2025!
Image: David Sullivan Stillwater Sports, the organisers of South Africa’s largest Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 133 min read


South African Team Secures Three Medals and Sets Two Records at World Relays
Image: AFP / Getty Images, courtesy of World Athletics South Africa celebrated a remarkable final day at the World Athletics Relays in...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 121 min read


Mulaudzi and Xaba dominate at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Image: Mark Sampson Kabelo Mulaudzi produced the finest performance of his career to date, dominating a strong field to claim victory at...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 125 min read


Provisional ASA Squad Announced for African U18 and U20 Championships
Image: Cecilia van Bers Athletics South Africa has announced a provisional national squad of 70 people for the CAA African U18 and U20...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 101 min read


Nominees Announced Ahead of ASA Elections
Image: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images A total of 46 candidates have been nominated to stand for positions on the Athletics South Africa...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 102 min read


Rutto predicts upset as Xaba aims for another podium at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Image: Shawn Benjamin Asbel Kiprop Rutto (Kenya) has promised to deliver an electric performance as a quality field of elite athletes...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 104 min read


Akani Simbine Unveils Strategy Behind His Dominant Early-Season Form as Focus Shifts to the World Championships
Akani Simbine waving hands, Image: geofflow Akani Simbine has been unstoppable this season, showcasing his sprinting prowess as he eyes...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 92 min read


Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to Host 2026 ABBOTTWMM MTT Age Group World Championships
Image: Chris Hitchcock Championship set for debut on African continent Cape Town also pursuing Major status Race aiming for second...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 92 min read


Comrades Marathon Announces Extended, Runner-friendly Route Cut-off Times
Image: Comrades Marathon Association After a careful consultative process, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has released the...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 86 min read


KZNA Half Marathon Championships Set to Integrate with the Checkstar Challenge on May 11 2025
Image: KwaZulu-Natal Athletics The excitement is brewing as the KZNA Half Marathon Championships integrate seamlessly into the Checkstar...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 72 min read


Akani Simbine Sends Strong Warning to Rivals with Early Season Performances Ahead of World Championships
Image: Courtesy of Wanda Diamond League Akani Simbine, the South African sprinting star, is creating waves this season. With impressive...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 63 min read


Mosiako set to kick off 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES season as Xaba Targets another podium in Cape Town
Image: Kevin Sawyer With a personal best of 27:45 over 10km and the distinction of being South Africa’s most consistent sub-28-minute...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 64 min read


UJ Crowned 2025 USSA Track and Field Champions
Image:USSA The University of Johannesburg were crowned USSA champions after delivering stellar performances across a broad spectrum of...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 63 min read


East African Stars Shine as Champions of the 2025 Durban International Marathon
Image: Organisers The 2025 Durban International Marathon marked a significant milestone in sports history. It brought together elite...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 43 min read
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