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Defeated ASA rivals refocus on KZN Athletics presidency battle
Following their defeat at the Athletics SA elections, KZN Athletics president Steve Mkasi and former president Sello Mokoena prepare for a competitive race for the regional presidency, focusing on revitalising athletics in KwaZulu-Natal.
Sello Mokoena aims for a comeback in KZN Athletics presidential race
Sello Mokoena, former president of KZN Athletics, announces his candidacy for the upcoming elections, aiming to address the challenges faced by the organisation and unite the athletics community.
KZN Athletics: Chris White's 'presidency' vision for a transparent and effective administration
Chris White, a seasoned athletics coach, has accepted his nomination for the presidency of KZN Athletics. With a wealth of experience in coaching and management, White aims to bring transparency and integrity to the organisation while addressing the challenges faced by its affiliated clubs
The rise of Leendert Koekemoer: A new star is born in South African athletics
At just 17, Leendert Koekemoer played a pivotal role in South Africa's gold medal victory in the 4X400m at the World Relays, showcasing remarkable talent and determination.
Team work makes the dream work, says Zakithi Nene as Team SA receive warm welcome home after World Relays heroics
Team South Africa bagged two gold medals and one bronze at the World Relays in Guangzhou, China, securing qualification to the World Championships in Tokyo later this year.
Akani Simbine leading Team SA’s ‘next generation’ at World Relays in China
Having achieved amazing success at the Paris Olympics, the road to the world championships in September for Team South Africa will start this weekend at the World Relays in Guangzhou, China.
Gift Leotlela and Adam Smith steal the show on day one of the ASA Senior Championships
Gift Leotlela beat teenage sensation Bayanda Walaza in the final of the men's 100m event on day one of the Athletics South Africa senior championships in Potchefstroom on Thursday.
Akani 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.
WATCH: Akani Simbine proves he’s 100m African king over Omanyala with new world lead at Botswana Grand Prix
South African sprinter Akani Simbine demolished the competition with a world-leading 9. 90 seconds in the 100m at the Botswana Grand Prix, outpacing rival Ferdinand Omanyala and establishing himself as Africa's sprint king ahead of the Tokyo World Championships.
Paris 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.
From Simbine to Manyonga and Geldenhuys, SA athletes take aim at Botswana Grand Prix
While Olympic silver medallist Akani Simbine faces off against Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala in the 100m showdown at Saturday's Botswana Grand Prix, rising South African stars Zeney Geldenhuys and Rogail Joseph aim to build on their Olympic semi-final success in the 400m hurdles. The event also features the remarkable comeback of long jump star Luvo Manyonga alongside multiple SA Olympic medallists.
Fireworks in Botswana as Bayanda Walaza faces Akani Simbine, Wayde van Niekerk returns
As the Botswana Golden Grand Prix approaches, Olympic silver medallists Akani Simbine and Bayanda Walaza prepare for a thrilling 100m race. Can Walaza maintain his world-leading time against the seasoned Simbine?
Exciting national championships: South Africa's junior athletes prepare for glory
South Africa's brightest junior athletes are competing in the ASA Track and Field Championships in Cape Town, where national titles and international selections are at stake.
Njabulo Mbatha determined to defend his 400m hurdles title at SA Junior Champs
Njabulo Mbatha, a 17-year-old athlete, is determined to defend his 400m hurdles title at the South African Junior Championships in Cape Town.
Sekgodiso, Simbine medals show SA athletes can return to world glory
After breaking their global medal drought at the Paris Olympics, South African athletes are showing promising form ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo. With recent indoor medals from Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso, could 2025 finally be the year that restores SA athletics to the glory days of 2017?
Medals for Prudence Sekgodiso, Akani Simbine as South African athletes shine at World Indoor Championships
South African athletes deliver a remarkable performance at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, with Prudence Sekgodiso making history in the 800m and Akani Simbine securing his first individual global medal.
I never gave up, says SA sprint star Akani Simbine after claiming bronze medal at World Indoor Championships
South African sprint sensation Akani Simbine finally breaks his individual medal drought on the global stage, securing bronze in the 60m at the World Indoor Championships. After years of near-misses, the 31-year-old's persistence delivers a historic result in Nanjing.
Ramokgopa breaks SA junior record in 100m hurdles at ASA Grand Prix 2
Tumi Ramokgopa, a 17-year-old hurdler, breaks the South African junior record in the 100m hurdles at the ASA Grand Prix 2, showcasing her talent and determination.
Tricky blocks can’t slow down ‘always competitive’ Marioné Fourie after world-lead time at ASA Grand Prix
South African hurdler Marioné Fourie overcomes technical difficulties to clock a world-leading time of 12. 69 seconds in the 100m hurdles at the ASA Grand Prix 2, while young talent Tumi Ramokgopa sets new SA Under-20 record.
WATCH: I felt myself moving without stopping, says SA star Bayanda Walaza after setting yet another record
Bayanda Walaza headlined the Athletics South Africa Grand Prix at the University of Johannesburg with a dominant victory in the 200 metres.
South African athletes gear up for World Indoor Championships in China
South Africa is set to showcase its athletic talent at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, with Olympic finalists Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso leading the charge
Prudence Sekgodiso, Luvo Manyonga headline first ASA Grand Prix in Pretoria
Caster Semenya’s 1 500m SA record of 3:59. 92 may not be on Prudence Sekgodiso’s radar just yet, but she did break the national 800m record earlier this year at events in Germany and France.
Athletics South Africa suspends Steven Swarts amid disciplinary enquiry
Athletics South Africa has suspended Steven Swarts, the president of Athletics Free State, following serious allegations of misconduct, including a past conviction for sexual assault.
Good start to the year for me, says SA distance star Adriaan Wildschutt after breaking yet another record
Adriaan Wildschutt, a long-distance star from Ceres in the Western Cape, also holds the SA outdoor records in the 3,000m, 5,000m and 10,000m events.