Team South Africa secure double silver as records tumble in Gaborone
3 May 2026 — Picture credit: Anton Geyser Team South Africa will leave Botswana with two silver medals, US$40,000 in prize money and three new national records after the World Relays came to an end in Gaborone on Sunday. The fierce rivalry between the host nation 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
adidas brings record-breaking Pro Evo 3 marathon shoe to Cape Town
22 May 2026 — adidas is bringing its highly sought-after Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 to South Africa for the first time, with limited pairs set to be available at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Expo from 21 to 23 May. The racing shoe, regarded as the fastest and lightest …… read more
Dr Insaaf Levy set to make Springbok Women history
21 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed In the narrow cobbled lanes of Dorp Street in Bo-Kaap, rugby flows through the neighbourhood like the south-easter whipping around Table Mountain. On Saturdays, the streets empty. Families gather around televisions or pack into club g …… read more
PUMA Debuts ‘fast-xp’ Collection In Cape Town – Speed Driven Innovation
21 May 2026 — For the first time on African soil runners can experience The Future of Fast when PUMA exhibits its most daring innovation yet: the FAST-XP Collection of five concept shoes on Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May at The Burrow, the Loop Street clubhouse o …… read more
Durban 10K ups the stakes with massive prize incentives for 2026
19 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is set to raise the pace and the pressure, with organisers unveiling a lucrative prize structure aimed at attracting elite performances on one of South Africa’s fastest road running courses. The …… read more