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Can Durban 10K deliver sub 27 and sub 30 double?

30 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed For years, African road running has waited for two stubborn barriers to fall. On 12 July, the sold-out Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K could become the stage where both finally surrender. The prospect of the first men’s sub-27-minute 10 …… read more

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Two Oceans Marathon 2027 gets a turbo boost

30 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD is preparing to stretch its stride in 2027, unveiling a revamped Event Week and a dramatic increase in entry capacity that could turn Cape Town into an even bigger running carnival. F …… read more

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Kavanagh shifts focus to Commonwealth Games after Durban SPAR victory

28 June 2026 — Adnaan Mohamed Tayla Kavanagh has no intention of being distracted by a growing SPAR Grand Prix lead. The Hollywood Athletics Club star is enjoying the richest vein of form of her career, but Sunday’s commanding victory in Durban merely confirmed where …… read more

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Bafana’s Canada clash worth R66m as Broos plots path to World Cup last 16

28 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup campaign has already delivered history. On Sunday, it could deliver another R66 million. Fresh from a gritty 1-0 victory over South Korea, Hugo Broos’ side take on co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los …… read more




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PURA Joins Soweto Freedom Ride to Mark 50th Youth Day

26 June 2026 — As South Africa marked the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising this Youth Day, PURA Beverage Co joined community members in Soweto for the Freedom Ride, a cycling event that brought together nearly 100 riders to commemorate the day.Led by a convoy …… read more

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A Must Read: The Hell Inside Our Heads

26 June 2026 — The book was launched  at Exclusive Books Sandton City on the 11th of June. The Hell Inside Our Heads was written by Brandon Fairweather, Brand Manager for Biogen South Africa, and he also fulfils a dual strategic role as Health Category Marketing Mana …… read more

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Hollard Daredevil Run Hands Over R1.2M and Kicks Off 2026 Campaign

26 June 2026 — Hollard has donated R1 200 000 to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation, with every rand raised by the purple speedo-clad heroes who took part in the 2025 Daredevil Run. At the same event, the 2026 campaign w …… read more

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Bafana: One Goal, One Nation, One Historic Night

25 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Thapelo Maseko’s football fairytale found its perfect chapter on Thursday night as the winger fired Bafana Bafana into the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in the nation’s history. The 63rd-minute strike secured a ten …… read more

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Tayla Kavanagh leads charge in Durban SPAR Challenge

24 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The SPAR Women’s Challenge series is rolling into Durban like a colourful caravan of ambition, determination and flying feet, and all eyes will be on Tayla Kavanagh as she seeks to tighten her grip on the 2026 SPAR Grand Prix title ra …… read more

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Siya Kolisi’s message of hope powers R2.5m fundraising boost

23 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Siya Kolisi has spent his rugby career breaking tackles and barriers. Last week in London, the Springbok captain helped break another significant milestone as Steadfast Africa’s annual fundraising gala generated R2.5 million (£108,000 …… read more

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