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Tshepo handed dramatic late lifeline as Zeney books semifinal spot
15 September 2025 — Tshepo Tshite and Zeney van der Walt provided the highlights on an otherwise gloomy day for the South African team at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday. By Karien Jonckheere In the men’s 1500m semifinals, Tshepo was left devastated a …… read more
Nene ready to ‘swim with the big sharks’ in world champs medal bid
15 September 2025 — Zakithi Nene arrived in Tokyo as one of the standout 400m contenders, having lowered his personal best multiple times this season, including a world-leading 43.76 seconds at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi. By Karien Jonckheere Reflecting on his seaso …… read more
Seutloali Smashes OUTsurance Gun Run Record
15 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed On a sprightly Spring morning in Cape Town where the absence of the Atlantic breeze felt like nature’s starter’s pistol, Joseph Khoarahlane Seutloali once again proved he is no stranger to rewriting the script. The reigning Totalsport …… read more
SA sprint duo make 100m history, but medals prove elusive in Tokyo final
14 September 2025 — Akani Simbine and Gift Leotlela ensured South Africa had two representatives in the 100m final for the first time in World Athletics Championships history in Tokyo on Sunday. But a medal was not to be for the duo, with Leotlela finishing fifth in 9.95 …… read more
Steyn sharpens, Mosiako shines at Joburg 10K
13 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Johannesburg’s streets turned into a purple battleground on Saturday as South Africa’s finest lined up against East African pace at the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K. Elite start of the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K Photo: Adnaan Mohamed The se …… read more
Gift blazes to personal best as Team SA set relay record in Tokyo
13 September 2025 — Gift Leotlela got South Africa’s campaign at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo off to a speedy start on Saturday, blazing to a new personal best time in the 100m heats and booking a place in Sunday’s semifinal. By Karien Jonckheere The 27-year …… read more
Boks brace for All Black war in Wellington
12 September 2025 — Adnaan Mohamed Wellington has always been a theatre of drama for the Springboks. From that famous 36-34 ambush in 2018 to the nail-biting 16-16 draw a year later, the Cake Tin has witnessed South Africa’s grit under the fiercest spotlight. On Saturday …… read more
Gerda and Tete Set to Light Up Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K
12 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Johannesburg’s streets are about to become a purple river of determination as 8,000 runners lace up for the sold-out Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K on Saturday. At the front of this human tide will be two giants of the long road, Comrades c …… read more
The 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon
11 September 2025 — Soweto Athletics Clubs are ready to host South Africa’s biggest one-day raceJohannesburg, 11 September 2025 – The 30 th edition of “The People’s Race” is ready and will take placeon Sunday 30 November 2025. Entries are open, and the race is thrilled to …… read more
Boks Shuffles Deck for Wellington Gamble
8 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has thrown his cards on the table, unveiling a reshuffled Springbok backline for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Wellington. This is a duel doubles as the decider for the Fr …… read more