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WDL champions head to World Indoors in Poland
Image: Chiara Montesano. courtesy of Wanda Diamond League Mondo Duplantis, Julien Alfred and Nicola Olyslagers will be among the Diamond League champions in action at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun this weekend. Nine reigning Wanda Diamond League champions, including pole vault world record breaker Mondo Duplantis , will be out to claim another global title this weekend at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26. Fresh from his latest wor

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 203 min read


The 2026 Toyota Easter Festival: where horsepower meets horsepower
Image: courtesy of motorpress Equestrian excellence will take centre stage at the 2026 Toyota Easter Festival, hosted at Kyalami Park Club from 28 March – 6 April 2026. This premier equestrian event captures everything that makes the sport extraordinary: focus, athleticism, determination and the deep, unspoken trust between rider and horse. Whether you are a lifelong equestrian enthusiast or simply looking for an upbeat and unforgettable family sporting experience, the Toyota

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 203 min read


Thriving World Athletics Indoor Championships set for lift-off in Poland
Image: World Athletics / Dan Vernon On the eve of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 , World Athletics President Sebastian Coe thanked the athletes who are preparing to compete at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun from 20-22 March and paid tribute to the enduring appeal of the event. “This is the 21st edition of the World Indoor Championships and the pinnacle of our global indoor season,” Coe said at the pre-event press conference on Thursday (19).

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 204 min read


Jaguar TCS Racing announces Schaeffler as official supplier
Image: courtesy od motorpress Jaguar TCS Racing has signed a multi-year agreement with Schaeffler as an Official Supplier The agreement underscores Schaeffler’s position as a leading innovator in next‑generation electric mobility. This announcement strengthens Jaguar TCS Racing’s world-class partner portfolio as the team pursues further podiums and wins in Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Jaguar TCS Racing has joined forces with Schaeffler as Official Sup

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 202 min read


Nissan Formula E Team ready for debut Madrid race on series’ return to Spain
Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Formula E Team heads to Madrid for Round 6 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as the series introduces its second new race venue of Season 12. Reigning Drivers' World Champion Oliver Rowland has had a solid start to his title defense, scoring podium finishes in three of the five rounds so far, including last time out in Jeddah. Meanwhile, teammate Norman Nato will be looking to convert his impressive recent qualifying per

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 183 min read


Howman: LIMS Cases a Milestone for Integrity in Sport
Image: Gemini generated Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Chair, David Howman, has hailed the conclusion of the nearly decade-long pursuit of LIMS/McLaren cases in the sport of athletics as an "historic milestone”, describing the AIU’s successful pursuit of these cases as “a key achievement for global sports integrity”. Last November, the AIU announced the final 12 LIMS/McLaren decisions in athletics, ending a process that began in 2017 and resulted in a total of 66 cases – stem

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 183 min read


World Athletics launches phase two of groundbreaking air quality initiative at World Indoor Championships
Image: World Athletics 'Running for Clean Air' expands to three continents, five events in two years, as one of the most comprehensive athlete health and air quality monitoring programmes in athletics. World Athletics today (17) announced the launch of phase two of its pioneering Running for Clean Air initiative, positioning the global governing body of athletics as the first major sports federation to implement systematic, multi-continental air quality monitoring at elite

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 183 min read


Audi Revolut F1 Team completes full race distance in China as Hülkenberg finishes P11
Image: courtesy of motorpress Nico Hülkenberg finishes 11th at the Chinese Grand Prix, completing his first full race distance of the season. Gabriel Bortoleto forced to withdraw before the race start after a technical issue on the way to the grid. Johannesburg, March 2026 – Audi South Africa reflects on a challenging but valuable weekend for the Audi Revolut F1 Team at the Chinese Grand Prix, where Nico Hülkenberg finished 11th after completing the full race distance in Shan

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 172 min read


Nissan Formula E Team to field Abbi Pulling and Victor Martins in Madrid Rookie Test
Image: courtesy of motorpress Abbi Pulling and Victor Martins will form Nissan Formula E Team's line-up for the upcoming FIA Formula E Rookie Test at Circuito del Jarama on Sunday 22 March, which takes place after the inaugural Madrid E-Prix. This will be the fifth time that the squad's rookie and simulator driver Pulling has driven the Nissan e‑4ORCE 05 and her second outing of the 2025/26 campaign, after completing the Miami Rookie Free Practice session in January. The 22-y

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 173 min read


Former Springbok props swap scrums for strides at 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon
Marius Hurter, Image; Action Photo Two former Springbok tighthead props, Marius Hurter (55) and Eddie Andrews (48), who once anchored the national scrum with over 130kg of front-row power, will be chasing new goals at the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD in Cape Town this April . Hurter, a 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, will take on the 56km Ultra Marathon on Saturday, 11 April, while Andrews, the current Deputy Mayor of the City of Cape Town, returns on

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 173 min read


Chidzivo targets gold in first Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon return since 2022 victory
Fortunate Chidzivo, Image: Action Photo Renowned Zimbabwean long-distance athlete Fortunate Chidzivo is eager to add to her impressive track record when she makes her fourth appearance at the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD on Sunday, 12 April 2026 . As Zimbabwe’s current half marathon record holder (1:10:50), Chidzivo will line up confident that her preparations have positioned her well to challenge her rivals and contend for another gold medal. "So

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 173 min read


World Athletics and CIFP invite fans to nominate fair play moments for 2026
Image: World Athletics The International Fair Play Committee (CIFP), in partnership with World Athletics, is again inviting fans across the world to nominate moments that epitomise fair play with a view to recognising one standout athlete or moment at the World Athletics Awards later this year. Launching ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 taking place from 20-22 March, the nominations period includes all World Athletics Series events and the U

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 172 min read


Lucky 13 for Wills, Permanent Number for Whitmore at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run
Dominic Wills, Image; Action Photo Dominic Wills (Newlands) will be aiming for lucky number 13 when he lines up for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run Long Route (24km) on Friday, 10 April 2026 . Meanwhile, Shirley Whitmore ( Bergvliet) has her sights set on an important milestone as she takes on the Trail Run Short Route (16km), hoping to complete her 10th event and secure her permanent number status. Trail runners who finish their 10th event are awarded a pre

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 165 min read


Katsuta is King of Kenya with Maiden win for TGR-WRT
Image: courtesy of motorpress Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston have achieved their first FIA World Rally Championship victory at Safari Rally Kenya, continuing TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team’s unbeaten run on the epic African event. Katsuta becomes the second Japanese driver to win a WRC round after Kenjiro Shinozuka’s victories on African soil at Rallye Cote d’Ivoire in 1991 and 1992. He is also the second Japanese driver to win the Safari following Yoshio

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 166 min read


TGRSA SATC duo Stars 2026 Campaign with Strong Results at Killarney
Image: courtesy of motorpress The 2026 South African Touring Cars (SATC) season got underway at the Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town this past weekend, where TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) fielded reigning champion Michael van Rooyen alongside newcomer Jason Coetzee in a pair of GR Corollas. The opening round of the season produced a promising start for the team, highlighted by an impressive debut weekend from Coetzee and valuable championship points for

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 163 min read


Joseph Manyedi chasing first Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon Gold Medal
Image: Action Photo Known for his five gold medals at the Comrades Marathon, Joseph Manyedi is excited to make an impact on the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD on Saturday 11 April 2026 , with his sights firmly set on securing a maiden gold medal at the iconic race. “I want to test something,” smiled Manyedi . “That’s why I want to run Two Oceans, which will also be part of my preparations for the Comrades Marathon.” Acknowledging his modest Two Oce

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 162 min read


Entries Open for the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Image: Anthony Grote Celebrating its 9th anniversary on Sunday, 12 July 2026 , entries for the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will open on Thursday (19 March 2026), inviting runners to experience Durban’s vibrant streets in one of the country’s premier city races. The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is an integral part of the nationwide Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , which brings together runners from across the country to compete in vibrant city streets. The Series kicks

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 162 min read


Duplantis adds Paris to 2026 title bid
Image: Ed Hall, courtesy of Wanda Diamond League Mondo Duplantis will return to the Meeting de Paris on June 28 as he eyes a sixth straight Wanda Diamond League title in the pole vault in 2026. Pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis will attack his own meeting record when he returns to Paris for the eighth leg of the Wanda Diamond League on June 28. Two-time Olympic champion and 14-time world record breaker Duplantis returns to the Meeting de Paris for the first time since 2024

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 161 min read


2026 GR Cup Gets Under Way At Killarney this Weekend
Image: courtesy of motorpress The 2026 GR Cup season roars into life this weekend as the championship returns to the Western Cape for Round 1 at the Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town. With mild, sunny weather forecast for both days, the stage is set for an exciting start to the new season as the GR Cup Media Challenge, GR Cup Dealer Challenge, and GR86 Development Academy take to the circuit alongside the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) squad competing in

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 113 min read


Kusche focused on the process ahead of the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon
Image: Action Photo While his form over the past twelve months suggests he should line up as one of the pre-race favourites, George Kusche remains measured and focused ahead of the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon on Sunday, 12 April 2026 . The Nedbank Running Club star has firmly positioned himself as one of the athletes to watch in 2026 after claiming fourth position (2:20:48) at the African Bank Soweto Marathon in November last year, setting a new course record and

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 103 min read
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