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The fourth and final leg of the Nelson Mandela Bay Cross Country Series took place in perfect weather conditions on Saturday, 24 June, at Bergsig High School fields in Kariega.A superb turnout of 545 athletes competed for qualifying times prior to the EP Cross Country Championships and selection into the EPA Cross Country team. Once again both schools and clubs had an impressive turnout with Framesby High School currently at the top of the EPA Cross Country School League chart and Atlantic Aces … [Read more...] about NMB Cross Country Series – Fourth And Final Edition Results

Runners and walkers taking part in the the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day (Sunday 24 September 2023) can make their entry count by supporting one or all four of the event’s charities when entering online: 1. Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD), 2. Cotlands, 3. Johannesburg SPCA and 4. Johannesburg Heritage Foundation. “We are proud to continue supporting four fantastic charities in 2023,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa … [Read more...] about Support the heart of Joburg by running for four local charities at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K

FUTURELIFE®, in partnership with soccer star Siphiwe Tshabalala, is excited to reveal the highly-anticipated matchups and schedule for the first weekend of the Siphiwe Tshabalala Foundation’s Soccer Tournament. This exciting event, made possible by the collaboration between FUTURELIFE®, and the Siphiwe Tshabalala Foundation, aims to provide a platform for underprivileged youth to showcase their soccer skills and celebrate their potential. The tournament will take place from 24th June to 16th … [Read more...] about Weekend Fixtures For The Siphiwe Tshabalala Foundation’s Soccer Tournament Announced

Tshwane, South Africa – Stillwater Sports, the organizer of SA’s award-winning road running series is excited to welcome Tshwane as the latest destination of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K set to make its debut on Sunday 27 August 2023. Featuring five groundbreaking events in 2023, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is more than just a series of traditional road races, this premium series has redefined the concept of mass participation, encouraging walkers, … [Read more...] about Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series excited to welcome Tshwane as its latest destination

Boxer Athletics Club teammates, Precious Mashele and Stephen Mokoka, will once again go head-to-head at the highly anticipated Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Mashele broke the 8-year-old SA 10km record of his friend and rival at the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on 2 April, taking 3 seconds off the mark Mokoka had set in 2015 when he crossed the line in 27:35. Mokoka has repeatedly said he is looking for a sub 28 on South African soil and now that Mashele, … [Read more...] about Rivalry renewed as Mashele and Mokoka prepare for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K

Michael Mbambani, a name which is well respected in athletic circles worldwide, received well deserved recognition this week when he was officially appointed by Athletics SA as the ASA Marathon Team Coach for the SA team who will be competing in the World Athletics Senior Track and Field Championships in Budapest, Hungary from 19 – 27 August.A committed family man, Mike has dedicated the last 12 years to developing athletes. His phenomenal success with his talented athletes underscores his … [Read more...] about Meet New ASA Marathon Coach Michael Mbambani

The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will boast an exhilarating line-up of route entertainment that is guaranteed to elevate the experience of all entrants on Sunday 09 July 2023. “The 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will incorporate the breathtaking backdrop of Durban’s iconic landmarks and scenic coastal routes, promising to be an unforgettable journey filled with music, dance, and vibrant performances from start to finish,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and … [Read more...] about Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K set to showcase the pulse of Durban through its 2023 route experience

adidas provides intimate interviews with Argentina stars following their country’s third World Cup win The mini-documentary takes it’s name from one of the most emotional lines of the patriotic Anthem of the Argentine Flag, meaning ‘High in the Sky’. The release marks six months to the day since La Albiceleste lifted the FIFA 2022 World Cup trophy in Doha, Qatar. South Africa, 19th June 2023 – “With football, and results, we managed to momentarily escape from the madness we experience every … [Read more...] about Adidas Present ‘Alta En El Cielo‘– The Story Of Messi And Argentina’s Homecoming After Historic 2022 World Cup Win

The best surfski paddlers from around the country were in Scottburgh on the KZN South Coast to compete in the Leatherback Rum Surfski Challenge on Sunday, 11 June, a proud addition to the first-ever Ocean Festival. Event organisers welcomed a larger than expected field for the 8km short course and 15km long course which included a paddle around Aliwal Shoal, one of 41 Marine Protected Areas in South Africa. It was a well-contested challenge for the R50 000 prize money but, at the end of the day … [Read more...] about Top field of paddlers competes in epic Leatherback Rum Surfski Challenge at inaugural Ocean Festival