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Hezekiel Sepeng, Athletics SA, backs Akani Simbine, local talent to medal at World Athletics Championships
Athletics South Africa’s Head of Performance Hezekiel Sepeng, is confident in their stars like Akani Simbine and Bayanda Walaza to secure medals at the upcoming World Athletics Championships and the 2028 Olympics.
Bayanda Walaza: The rising star set to succeed Akani Simbine as South Africa's sprint king
Bayanda Walaza, South Africa's teenage sprint sensation, is poised to succeed Akani Simbine as the nation's sprint king after setting a new SA junior 100m record of 9. 94 seconds.
Bayanda Walaza clocks fourth fastest 100m time in South African sprint history
eenager Bayanda Walaza has made history by clocking a blistering 9. 94 in the 100m at the Boris Hankezovic Memorial meeting in Zagreb.
Are these the Top 5 Teenage Men's Sports Stars of 2025?
Here IOL Sports looks at the top 5 teenage men's sports stars of 2025, excelling in football, cricket, darts, and athletics on the global stage.
I promise, no more false starts, says Bayanda Walaza after South Africa’s gold rush at World Relays
Bayanda Walaza, a rising star in South African athletics, continues to impress with his gold medal performance at the World Relay Championships in China, contributing to the team's remarkable success.
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.
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.
Bayanda Walaza and Prudence Sekgodiso among the leading athletes set to take to the track at the ASA Senior Championships
Prudence Sekgodiso and Bayanda Walaza are set to headline a star-studded lineup at the upcoming Athletics South Africa Senior Championships, taking place at the NWU McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom from Thursday to Saturday
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.
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?
Shaun Maswanganyi reflects on unforgettable Olympic moment with Akani Simbine
Shaun Maswanganyi has revealed how he cherishes his Olympic success, drawing inspiration from mentor Akani Simbine's guidance and reflecting on their silver medal triumph in the 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics.
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.
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.
Bayanda Walaza: Rising from tragedy to become the world's fastest sprinter in 2025 so far
South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza, who overcame personal tragedy to set a new Under-20 record with a blazing 9. 99 seconds in the 100m, is the fastest sprinter in the world this year.
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.
Bayanda Walaza poised to succeed Akani Simbine as South Africa's leading sprint sensation
Bayanda Walaza is emerging as South Africa's next sprint star, potentially succeeding Akani Simbine, following his record-breaking performances and World Athletics Under-20 victories.
Bayanda Walaza breaks SA Under-20 record with 9. 99s at Gauteng North Championships
Bayanda Walaza, a 19-year-old South African sprinter, made headlines by setting a new SA Under-20 record with a remarkable 9. 99 seconds in the 100m event at the Gauteng North Provincial Championships.
What to expect from SA’s top athletes in 2025
Veterans like Akani Simbine will seek to fine tune their performances, while youngsters Bayanda Walaza and Bradley Nkoana will aim to further entrench their positions as burgeoning talent on the international stage in 2025.
Paris Olympics star Bayanda Walaza enrols at Tshwane University of Technology
Pairs Olympics silver medalist Bayanda Walaza who will celebrate his 19th birthday next month, will be studying Supply Chain Management at the Tshwane University of Technology.
Triumph on and off the field: Three SA sport stars ace matric
Despite the challenging task of balancing their demanding sporting schedules with their studies, three of South Africa's brightest sporting stars successfully passed their matric.
SA performances at Paris Olympics pave the way for future Rainbow Nations stars
The performances of Team SA at the Paris Olympics in 2024 gives fans optimism about the future of SA athletics writes IOL Sport's Michael Sherman.
The breakout South African sport starlets of 2024
IOL Sport’s John Goliath picks his six young guns who announced themselves on the world stage in 2024.
Five sports events to look out for in 2025
There may be no Olympics or Paralympics in 2025 but the sporting calendar is still steeped in high quality tournaments.
WATCH: Bayanda Walaza’s widowed mom Tholiwe shares how she raised an Olympic star
Tholiwe Walaza later revealed in an interview with IOL Sport that her son Bayanda had to overcome his father’s tragic death by gunshot at the age of 10.