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R147K Prize Purse Fuels Boxer Super Run Joburg Debut

29 October 2025 — Adnaan Mohamed The stakes just got higher for South Africa’s fastest 5K specialists. When the Boxer Super Run Joburg hits Marks Park Sports Club on Sunday, 9 November 2025, athletes will be chasing more than just personal bests, they’ll be racing for a …… read more

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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Finishers to Earn Provisional AbbottWMM Stars in 2026

29 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) has confirmed that all finishers of the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (SCTM) will earn a provisional AbbottWMM star, marking another major step in Cape Town’s bid to become Africa’s first …… read more

Rugby
Zach Porthen set for Bok Debut against Japan

28 October 2025 — Adnaan Mohamed Zachary Porthen will wade straight into the Test rugby surf this weekend and there’s no lifeguard on duty. The 21-year-old former Junior Springbok captain is set to become the youngest prop of the professional era to debut for South Afri …… read more

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Japan looking to repeat history against Springboks

28 October 2025 — Adnaan Mohamed Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery says the Boks are bracing for a fired-up Japanese side eager to repeat history when the teams clash at Wembley on Saturday, the opening Test of South Africa’s gruelling five-week European tour. Ja …… read more




Rugby
Rassie’s Springboks Gears Up for Gruelling Northern Tour

27 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus jetted off to London on Sunday, bracing for a five-week European tour that promises to test every sinew and synapse of the world champions. The full squad will regroup in the UK on Monday morning, ready …… read more

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Adriaan Wildschutt Smashes SA Half Marathon Record on Debut

26 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Adriaan Wildschutt has done it again. The South African road running sensation added another national record to his growing collection on Sunday, turning heads in Spain with a breathtaking run at the Valencia Half Marathon. In his fir …… read more

Boxer Super Run
Boxer Super Run Joburg: Pick Your Wave, Own the Street!

25 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Johannesburg, it’s time to hit the pavement! The Boxer Super Run lands at Marks Park Sports Club on Sunday, 9 November 2025, turning the city streets into a 5K playground for every kind of runner, from speed demons to tutu-clad fun-se …… read more

Comrades Marathon
Spirit of Humanity Celebrated at Comrades Awards

25 October 2025 — Adnaan Mohamed The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA), in partnership with the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), hosted its annual Spirit of Comrades Awards Gala in Durban on Friday, 24 October 2025. This prestigious celebration pays tribute …… read more

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How teen motorbike racer Cayden Robert is turning pain into power

24 October 2025 — For most 16-year-olds, a ‘crash’ might mean a scraped knee and a bruised ego after falling off a bicycle. For King Price Xtreme’s Cayden Robert, it’s far more serious: A high-speed motorbike accident that left him with a back injury and a long road to …… read more

Comrades Marathon
Comrades Marathon Opens 2026 Entries with Priority for Green Numbers and CMA Members

23 October 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced that entries for the 2026 Comrades Marathon will open at 12:00 on Monday, 27 October 2025, with the first week reserved exclusively for Green Number Club runners and CMA Members. E …… read more

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