Team South Africa secure double silver as records tumble in Gaborone
3 May 2026 — Picture credit: Anton Geyser Team South Africa will leave Botswana with two silver medals, US$40,000 in prize money and three new national records after the World Relays came to an end in Gaborone on Sunday. The fierce rivalry between the host nation a …… read more
Kipchoge, Ethiopian stars headline record chase at Cape Town Marathon
22 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is poised for a potentially historic Sunday as one of the deepest elite fields ever assembled on African soil prepares to attack the record books beneath Table Mountain. The 32nd edition of the race has a …… read more
adidas brings record-breaking Pro Evo 3 marathon shoe to Cape Town
22 May 2026 — adidas is bringing its highly sought-after Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 to South Africa for the first time, with limited pairs set to be available at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Expo from 21 to 23 May. The racing shoe, regarded as the fastest and lightest …… read more
Dr Insaaf Levy set to make Springbok Women history
21 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed In the narrow cobbled lanes of Dorp Street in Bo-Kaap, rugby flows through the neighbourhood like the south-easter whipping around Table Mountain. On Saturdays, the streets empty. Families gather around televisions or pack into club g …… read more
PUMA Debuts ‘fast-xp’ Collection In Cape Town – Speed Driven Innovation
21 May 2026 — For the first time on African soil runners can experience The Future of Fast when PUMA exhibits its most daring innovation yet: the FAST-XP Collection of five concept shoes on Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May at The Burrow, the Loop Street clubhouse o …… read more
Durban 10K ups the stakes with massive prize incentives for 2026
19 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is set to raise the pace and the pressure, with organisers unveiling a lucrative prize structure aimed at attracting elite performances on one of South Africa’s fastest road running courses. The …… read more
PUMA INTRODUCE ALL-NEW DEVIATE PURE NITRO™
18 May 2026 — PUMA has revealed the all-new Deviate Pure NITRO™ – a non-plated running shoe that injects speed into everyday runs and is the missing piece to your shoe rotation.The latest addition to the award-winning Deviate franchise, this is the first shoe in the …… read more
Bulls and Stormers secure home URC playoffs as Lions limp into quarters
17 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) playoffs will feature three South African teams after a dramatic final round delivered a cocktail of celebration and frustration for the country’s franchises. The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Storm …… read more
SA’s Gift Leotlela shines bright like a Diamond in Shanghai opener
17 May 2026 — Adnaan Mohamed South African sprinter Gift Leotlela produced a major statement at the opening meeting of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League season after storming to victory in the men’s 100m in Shanghai on Saturday. Leotlela clocked 9.97 seconds in a race d …… read more
adidas launches official Cape Town Marathon range as Major ambition gathers pace
15 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The countdown to the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has accelerated with adidas unveiling its official race merchandise collection ahead of the event’s latest push toward Abbott World Marathon Major status. Inspired by Cape Town’s run …… read more
SA swimmers win 84 medals at African Championships
12 May 2026 — South Africa’s swimmers returned home on Tuesday with an impressive 84-medal haul from the African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria. The country’s junior team led the charge, finishing top of the continental medal table with 25 gold, 15 silver a …… read more