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‘The Chef’ to steer Junior Boks in Georgia as Foote names balanced U20 squad

11 February 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Talented 19-year-old flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed will headline an exciting 31-man Junior Springbok squad for a three-match tour of Georgia later this month, as coach Kevin Foote begins laying the foundation for South Africa’s 2026 U20 campai …… read more

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Running beyond age at Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2026

10 February 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed At the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, the Blue Number Club (BNC) is living proof that endurance doesn’t fade, it evolves. In 2026, more than 3 100 BNC members will line up across the Ultra and Half Marathon, turning the race route i …… read more

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Kavanagh, Nose target fast season starts at Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K

10 February 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed South Africa’s elite distance runners Tayla Kavanagh and Cwenga Nose will look to kick-start their 2026 campaigns in style at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, 1 March, where flat roads and quality fields promise early-se …… read more

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ASICS Unveils the GEL-NIMBUS™ 28

10 February 2026 — ASICS launched the 28th generation of the GEL-NIMBUS™. The iconic cushioned running shoe celebrated for its cloud-like cushioning and superior comfort. Through a weight reduction of over 20 grams compared to the previous model, the shoe delivers an eve …… read more




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Caldwell and Lötter Claim Maiden Midmar Mile titles

10 February 2026 — Matthew Caldwell and Callan Lötter claimed their maiden aQuellé Midmar Mile titles in 2026 through two contrasting but equally decisive performances, showcasing tactical intelligence, fearless execution and open-water mastery. In the elite men’s contes …… read more

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South Africa’s #1 High-protein Drink Expands: First Choice Launches Recovery And Max

9 February 2026 — First Choice High Protein range—South Africa’s leading ready-to-drink, high-protein milk beverage—has just raised the bar. Building on the phenomenal success of its original High Protein Recovery drink, the brand is now rolling out an expanded lineup: …… read more

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Quix Quicke and George Watson chase historic 50th Midmar Mile swims

4 February 2026 — The aQuellé Midmar Mile will celebrate two extraordinary feats of endurance in 2026 when Jill “Quix” Quicke and George Watson line up for their 50th swim at the world’s largest open-water event. Quicke’s association with the iconic KwaZulu-Natal race s …… read more

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Tshepo Tshite breaks nine-year SA record in electrifying Ostrava opener

3 February 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed South African middle-distance star Tshepo Tshite launched his 2026 campaign like a runner hitting the bell lap with fresh legs, slicing through history with a new South African national short track 3000m record at the Czech Indoor Gal …… read more

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World No.1 Brenda Jepchirchir targets historic Sub-30 African 10K debut in Gqeberha

3 February 2026 — Kenya’s Brenda Jepchirchir, the 20-year-old world No.1 will toe the line at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, 1 March 2026, chasing history and dragging the pace of women’s road running on the continent into uncharted territory. Fresh from …… read more

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Gqeberha 10K launches Absa RUN YOUR CITY 2026

2 February 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Every racing season needs a clean start. A place where legs feel fresh, goals feel possible and the road seems to pull you forward. For the fourth straight year, that place is Gqeberha. On Sunday, 1 March 2026, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY …… read more

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