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
Comrades 2026: Kusche and Steyn rewrite history and win millions
15 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed PIETERMARITZBURG – George Kusche and Gerda Steyn delivered one of the most remarkable days in Comrades Marathon history on Sunday, smashing long-standing Up Run records and each walking away with more than R2.3 million in prize money …… read more
Tete Dijana and Piet Wiersma in blockbuster Comrades showdown
12 June 2026 — Adnaan Mohamed Three proven Comrades Marathon champions. Three very different motivations. One famous road between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The men’s elite race at Sunday’s Comrades Marathon has the ingredients of a modern classic, with defending D …… read more
Queen Gerda ready to climb again as fifth title beckons
11 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The numbers attached to Gerda Steyn’s career are extraordinary, though the woman herself continues to speak with the calm certainty of someone more interested in preparation than praise. Four Comrades Marathon victories. Seven Two Oce …… read more
Virgin Active HYROX Jo’burg Makes History as Africa’s Largest Fitness Race
11 June 2026 — The global fitness racing phenomenon reached historic heights as the Virgin Active HYROX Johannesburg event completely rewrote the record books over the weekend of 30 – 31 May 2026. Taking over the expansive halls of the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Nas …… 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