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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Watch VideoCan SA champ Zakithi Nene break 43-second barrier at Rabat Diamond League?

Zakithi Nene, a rising star in South African athletics, aims to break the 43-second barrier in the 400m at the Rabat Diamond League, following in the footsteps of Wayde van Niekerk's historic Olympic record.

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoAkani Simbine squares off with Fred Kerley as 10-strong SA contingent tackle Rabat Diamond League

After a near miss at the Olympics, Akani Simbine is set to challenge Fred Kerley in the Rabat Diamond League, where a strong South African team aims for victory.

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Boxer Athletic Club dominates at Cape Town 10k with Xaba and Mulaudzi's victories

Xaba clocked a 32 minutes flat to beat her Ethiopian nemesis Selam Geber into second place 13 seconds behind as the ever-green veteran Lebo Phalula completed the podium with a fantastic run to represent the mom’s on their special day – Mothers’ Day.

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

WATCH: SA star Akani Simbine roars back to beat Kishane Thompson on the line in Shanghai Diamond League

Akani Simbine produced a stunning finish to edge out Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson in their Diamond League showdown in Shanghai.

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoIn-form Akani Simbine faces Olympic silver medallist Thompson in thrilling Shanghai Diamond League showdown

Akani Simbine, fresh off a victory in Xiamen, aims to continue his winning streak against Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson in the highly anticipated men’s 100m race at the Shanghai Diamond League.

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

‘The race felt good’: Akani Simbine too good for Tebogo, Omanyala at Xiamen Diamond League

It was short of his season’s best and world lead of 9. 90 that he clocked in Botswana, but Akani Simbine was delighted with his performance at the Diamond League event in China.

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoAkani Simbine to square off with Tebogo, Coleman, Thompson in 100m China Diamond League

Akani Simbine kicked off his 2025 campaign with a 100m world-leading performance, and now prepares for a thrilling showdown against top rivals in the Diamond League.

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoParis Olympics silver medalist Shaun Maswanganyi masters the track while acing his studies

Shaun Maswanganyi won the silver medal with the 4x100m team and as he is still living off the high of his achievement, he has also been working hard to find the balance between the track and education.

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo headlines Lausanne Diamond League

Some 18 current Olympic or world champions will be present in the Swiss city for Thursday's meet, coming just 12 days after the last of the track and field action at the Stade de France.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published