History for Matt and Tristan, First Cape Epic Title for Candice
26 March 2026 — Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje made history on Sunday by becoming the first all-South African team to win the Absa Cape Epic after a dramatic final stage in Stellenbosch. Starting the day just 13 seconds behind overnight leaders Luca and Simone, the Toy …… read more
Cape Town races into history as Africa’s first Marathon Major
10 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Cape Town has crossed a finish line decades in the making. The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has officially become the first Abbott World Marathon Major on African soil after passing the second and final stage of its assessment process, s …… read more
Gerda Steyn says Comrades’ real race begins in the mind
10 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Defending champion Gerda Steyn believes every Comrades Marathon runner reaches a point where determination matters more than physical strength, with the 2026 edition set to celebrate the 50th official Up Run from Durban to Pietermarit …… read more
Zakithi Nene Strikes Stockholm Gold with Brilliant Diamond League Victory
10 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Zakithi Nene returned to familiar territory and found familiar glory. The South African quarter-miler stormed to victory in the men’s 400m at the BAUHAUS-galan Diamond League meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday, claiming the secon …… read more
Rassie reveals Springbok rookie revolution
7 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has never been shy about planning several moves ahead. His latest squad announcement, featuring 21 uncapped players among a 51-man training group for the Gqeberha double-header later this month, offers a …… read more
Record prize money, history on the line at 99th Comrades Marathon
6 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon has all the ingredients of a classic. Defending champions Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn return to lead a star-studded elite field on Sunday as 21,677 runners tackle the 85.777km Up Run from Durb …… read more
Sea of Pink, Stories of Strength: Cancer Survivors Inspire at Totalsports Women’s Race
6 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The countdown to the 2026 Totalsports Women’s Race has begun, and while thousands will toe the start line in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg this August, some participants are already carrying victories far greater than any finish …… read more
Gerda Steyn eyes another slice of Comrades history
3 June 2026 — Adnaan Mohamed Four-time Comrades Marathon champion Gerda Steyn says her preparations for this year’s race are on track as she targets a fifth title and potentially another record-breaking performance in the iconic ultra-marathon on 14 June. The South …… read more
Stormers coach slams rugby’s held-up and goal-line drop-out law
1 June 2026 — Adnaan Mohamed DHL Stormers coach John Dobson believes World Rugby should revisit the law governing held-up situations after his side were denied two tries during their 44-21 United Rugby Championship quarterfinal victory over Cardiff in Cape Town on S …… read more
Fastest marathon on African soil run in Cape Town
24 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon delivered a landmark moment for African road running on Sunday as Ethiopia’s Mohamed Esa produced the fastest marathon ever run on African soil in a record-shattering performance through the streets of th …… 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