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Image: RNM Facebook Page The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality is proud to host the 2026 Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Prestige Awards on Friday, 14 August 2026 at the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre at 17h00. In their second year, these awards seek to recognise and celebrate exceptional individuals whose outstanding achievements have elevated the profile of the Ray Nkonyeni Municipal area both in South Africa and the world at large. The awards recognise excellence across a diverse range o

Image: Tshwantsho Media Mpho Katiso will be one of the exciting young athletes to watch at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday, 23 August 2026, as South Africa's next wave of female distance runners looks to step into the spotlight. With the likes of Glenrose Xaba and Tayla Kavanagh increasingly making their mark internationally, Katiso is determined to seize her opportunity. The 19-year-old 1500m specialist who completed her schooling at Prestige College in the na

Image: World Athletics Development in athletics – both on and off the field of play – is in the spotlight as the sport prepares to welcome its rising stars to the World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 26. Speaking at the pre-event press conference for the championships taking place at Hayward Field from 5-9 August, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe reinforced how the importance of the age-group competition goes beyond performance. “It’s much more than just simply a m

Image: Anthony Grote Entries for the 2026 Boxer Super Run Durban will open on Thursday, 06 August 2026, with event organisers announcing exciting news: the event's capacity has been increased from 5000 to 7000 participants, allowing even more runners to be part of the action in 2026. Launched in 2023, the Boxer Super Run has quickly become one of South Africa's most anticipated 5km events. Centred around the world's most popular running distance, the event offers something

Image: Action Photo After an impressive performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K in March, where she finished second in a time of 30:44, Kenya’s Faith Cherono will head to the Mother City to make her Totalsports Women's Race debut while targeting a personal best on Sunday 09 August 2026. With a personal best of 30:06 over 10km, should Cherono achieve her goal, it is safe to say that this will be one of the fastest women's fields the Mother City has ever seen. “South

Image: Tobias Ginsberg The streets of the Jacaranda City will come alive on Sunday, 23 August 2026, when the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K returns to Tshwane, inviting runners to experience a celebration of sport, culture, and community in one of the country's most iconic cities. The Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K route offers runners a unique opportunity to experience South Africa’s capital city from a fresh perspective. Known for its runner-friendly layout, the course co

Image: Action Photo Zimbabwean long-distance star Fortunate Chidzivo is looking forward to celebrating National Women’s Day alongside thousands of women at the Totalsports Women’s Race in the Mother City on Sunday, 09 August 2026. No stranger to success in the Mother City, Chidzivo claimed top honours at the Totalsports Women's Race Cape Town in 2022 and will be looking to add another memorable performance to her impressive record. "It's always a pleasure to line up for t

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Entries for the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD Night Run, International Friendship Run and Trail Runs open today (Monday, 03 August 2026), while the Ballot Entry Process for the iconic HALF MARATHON and ULTRA MARATHON opens on Wednesday, 05 August 2026. "The opening of entries always marks the beginning of a special journey as runners start planning their Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD experience,” says Chris Goldschmid

Image: courtesy of Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) held a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Saturday 1 August to consider the Association’s strategic direction regarding its relationship with KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) and Athletics South Africa (ASA). More than 1 000 CMA Members attended the SGM, either in person at Comrades House in Pietermaritzburg or via an online link. Following the formal presentation of two tabled resolutions, M

Image: Anthony Grote Years in the making, Lesotho’s national record holder, Neheng Khatala, secured her maiden Totalsports Women’s Race victory in Durban on Sunday, 02 August 2026 in a time of 32:06. “I’m so excited to be part of the race today,” said a very happy Khatala. “It’s been a good year for me. The race was great and the route is fast. We tried to push the pace, but unfortunately the wind made it difficult. The ladies were very strong, so we maintained the pace tog

Image: Courtesy Comrades Marathon Association With just under a year to go until the Comrades Marathon celebrates its 100th edition on 13 June 2027, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce that four of the race's cornerstone sponsors have confirmed their commitment to the event well beyond that historic moment. Toyota, DP World, Formscaff and Castle Lite have all renewed their partnerships with the event for another three years, which will include the c

Image; Supplied Delivering a combined 180 kW and 350 Nm of torque, the new Caravelle eHybrid introduces a new era of performance Caravelle eHybrid delivers exceptional performance without asking customers to compromise on practicality or convenience Volkswagen’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive system enhances capability across every journey An additional electric rear axle ensures that the Caravelle also feels at home on surfaces with low grip The new Volkswagen Caravelle eHybrid is

Image: Pule Mogorosi The Free State is set to join South Africa's premier road running calendar as Absa and Stillwater Sports officially announce the launch of the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K. Taking place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, the expansion marks a significant milestone for the award-winning series as it extends its reach to a sixth host city. More than 200 000 runners have laced up and taken to the streets as part of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series since

Image; Motion Pro TV The iconic Totalsports Women’s Race returns to the Mother City on Sunday 09 August 2026, and residents and motorists are advised that temporary road closures and traffic restrictions will be in effect in and around the Cape Town CBD. Participants and supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly, while road users are urged to allow for additional travel time and consider alternative routes during the event. "We're looking forward to welco

Image: Gemini Generated Vodacom and MTN have launched legal challenges against new regulations introduced by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), which deal with mobile bundle rollover and expiry. “Vodacom has asked the courts to review certain parts of Icasa’s End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Amendment Regulations,” a spokesperson for the network operator told MyBroadband. “This is not about opposing consumer protection. We support the goa

Image: Action Photo British triathlete and former track and cross-country runner Emma Pallant-Browne is excited to make her Totalsports Women’s Race debut in Durban on Sunday, 02 August 2026, followed by the Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026, twelve months after the birth of her son. “Coming back after having my son, I’m starting to get injury-free and run a bit faster, so I was looking to race a fast 10km at sea level, and the Totalsports Women’s Ra

Image: Tobias Ginsberg The Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD is proud to announce a three-year partnership with Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT), which will serve as the event's exclusive International Travel Partner for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 editions. "We are excited to welcome Marathon Tours & Travel as the exclusive Travel Partner of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD,” says Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC. “Their

Image: Anthony Grote Lesotho’s 10km National Record Holder, Neheng Khatala, is ready to give her absolute best at the iconic Totalsports Women’s Race in Durban on Sunday, 02 August 2026. After securing a well-deserved fifth-place finish in 32:04 at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 12 July - an event billed as the Greatest 10K on African Soil thanks to its world-class local and international elite field - Khatala is confident that she is ready to execute her race plan at

Image: Action Photo Eight years after lining up alongside Ugandan distance-running legend Joshua Cheptegei on the streets of Durban, South African standouts Stephen Mokoka and Kabelo Mulaudzi are looking forward to renewing their rivalry when they take on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 12 July 2026. The experienced duo will once again test themselves against the two-time Olympic champion, with Mokoka eager for another showdown and Mulaudzi relishing the opport