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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

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

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

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

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

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

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The announcement by the United States (US) that it will conduct a Section 301 investigation into South Africa (and 59 other countries) to probe possible unacceptable labour practices in the manufacture of trade goods is a clear sign that Washington’s patience with the ANC is finally running out. Section 301 allows the US to impose tariffs and other measures on countries whose policies are deemed discriminatory or unfair towards American interests. I

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

Image: courtesy of motorpress The 2026 GR Cup season got off to an emphatic start at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town this weekend, as the opening round of the championship delivered thrilling racing across all three categories during the National Extreme Festival. With practice sessions taking place on Friday, competitors returned to the circuit on Saturday for qualifying and two eight-lap sprint races in mild and sunny conditions. The weekend produced standout p

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

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

Image: Gemini Generated The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) shares in the joy of small-scale fishermen from the West Coast region who have regained the right to once again take to the sea with their fishing boats. This rectifies a mistake that should never have occurred in the first place. This rectification is the result of numerous letters, sustained pressure and a formal appeal process after the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment decided to reduce the numbe

Image: courtesy of theprmachine Today sees the launch of STECO power tools ' Hybrid Craftsman' campaign, that sees Andre Esterhuizen - South Africa's first hybrid rugby player - in the starring role. John Stevens, RYOBI Africa and STECO CEO says, 'The Shark's captain and Springbok utility back has been moulded by coach Rassie Erasmus into the world's first hybrid player; essentially he is versatile enough to perform at the highest level, globally, as both a back and a forward

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) responded to Gauteng’s budget for the 2026/27 financial year, tabled in the Gauteng Legislature on Tuesday, by stating that the provincial government will have to learn to do more with less. Although the budget has grown by R3,6 billion compared to the previous year, the increase is not sufficient to address all the issues in the province. This means the Gauteng government will have to implement additional internal c

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

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

Image: courtesy of motorpress 20 non-profit organisations graduate from the Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Laureus Incubation Hub programme. This year’s cohort represents both MBSA’s key operational regions, and for the first time, the inclusion of disability‑focused NPOs. Since its inception in 2022, the Incubation Hub has supported 50 NPOs by equipping them with the skills and technical capabilities to deliver impact and be funding ready. Reaffirming a shared commitment to

Image: courtesy of motorpress Zolile Dweba has been named Nissan South Africa’s top internal ambassador, beating his colleagues, to win a weekend away in the Nissan Navara Pro4-X Warrior, by Premcar. The competition, which began late last year offered Nissan staff the opportunity to drive the Navara Warrior for an entire weekend based on social media content they had to create to amplify the brand. From there, 10 were selected and given the structure of a TV advertisement to

Image: courtesy of motorpress Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recently hosted its national Dealer Network for the annual Dealer of the Year (DOTY) awards. The awards marked a celebration of 46 consecutive years of market leadership, a milestone that reflects the brand’s disciplined execution, customer‑centricity and sustained investment in its nationwide dealer network. Centred on the theme of Challenge and Innovate , the event welcomed the network to the Sandton Convention

Image: Gemini Generated Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) expresses its serious concern regarding the non-payment of prize money to athletes who participated in the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon.   The CGA office has received a number of complaints from athletes indicating that prize money due to race winners has not yet been paid, despite the fact that the SAIDS anti-doping results have already been released. This situation is deeply concerning as it directly affects the w