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Kavanagh keeps cool head despite red-hot form ahead of Cape Town 10K

16 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Tayla Kavanagh heads into the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K in the kind of form that turns heads, yet the 24-year-old remains firmly grounded as she prepares for Sunday’s race in the Mother City. The Hollywood Athletics Club runner …… read more

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Blitzboks reset for Hong Kong with focus on complete performance

15 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Blitzboks head into the Hong Kong Sevens with renewed energy and a clear mission to deliver a complete performance as the World Championship phase kicks off. Zain Davids returns to the squad refreshed after missing the Vancouver a …… read more

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Trio Secure Commonwealth Berths at SA Swimming Nationals

15 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed South Africa’s elite swimmers wasted little time diving into qualification mode as the SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha produced a trio of early Commonwealth Games qualifiers, with Aimee Canny, Pieter Coetzé (pictured ab …… read more

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Race to Glasgow begins at SA National Swimming Championships

13 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed South Africa’s premier swimmers are ready to dive into deep waters as the Bombela Concession Company SA National Swimming Championships splash into action in Gqeberha from 14–18 April. With national titles up for grabs and coveted qua …… read more




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Arthur Jantjies shocks field as Steyn claims seventh Two Oceans title

11 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Arthur Jantjies announced himself on the national stage, while Gerda Steyn added another chapter to her legacy at the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD in Cape Town on Saturday. Jantjies, 25, produced a breakthrough …… read more

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Mother and Daughter Run for Meaning at Two Oceans

10 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Every runner knows the moment when the rhythm of their stride begins to shape the road ahead. For veteran broadcaster Vaylen Kirtley, that moment arrived far from any finish line, in Athens in 2004. “The first major event I covered at …… read more

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PUMA Athletes Smash Their Half Marathon Records In Berlin

31 March 2026 — It was a historic day in Berlin as PUMA athlete Amanal Petros once again raised the bar on home soil. Racing in the FAST-R NITRO™ Elite 3, Petros shattered his own national record and clocked a personal best of 59:22.His third-place finish was nine sec …… read more

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Mosiako in top form ahead of 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans half marathon showdown

30 March 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Thabang Mosiako has timed his run into form with precision ahead of the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon on 12 April, delivering back-to-back performances that underline his intent to challenge for the title in Cape Town. The Nedb …… read more

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Tayla Kavanagh stuns Glenrose Xaba in dramatic Cape Town SPAR 10km Challenge finish

29 March 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Tayla Kavanagh delivered a breakthrough performance to win the opening leg of the SPAR Grand Prix series in Cape Town on Sunday, outsprinting defending champion Glenrose Xaba in a gripping finish in Green Point. The 24-year-old from H …… read more

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Glenrose Xaba targets record fourth SPAR Grand Prix crown

27 March 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Defending champion Glenrose Xaba will begin her bid for a record-breaking fourth SPAR Grand Prix title when the 2026 series opens in Green Point on Sunday. No athlete has won the competition four times since its inception 18 years ago …… read more

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