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      Race to Gender Equality Uses Sport to Drive Change for Women

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 61 0

      With ambassadors including Olympic champion Caster Semenya and Miss South Africa Qhawekazi Mazaleni, the race continues to grow as a platform for advocacy and inspiration.   Pretoria, South Africa (17…

      Adriaan Wildschutt Becomes First South African to Win NYC Half-Marathon

      Adriaan Wildschutt Becomes First South African to Win NYC Half-Marathon

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 16, 2026March 18, 2026 865 0

      On his first run through the streets of New York, Adriaan Wildschutt surged past top contenders to become the first South African to claim the NYC Half-Marathon title.   New…

      Eliud Kipchoge

      Two Time Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge Kicks Off His World Tour in Cape Town

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 139 0

      The two-time Olympic champion launches his seven-continent marathon series, inspiring runners and communities across the globe, and it kicks off in Cape Town.   Cape Town, South Africa (11 March…

      Joel Smith

      Joel Smith Takes on 300km Challenge for Kings Children’s Home

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 9, 2026March 6, 2026 213 0

      Joel Smith’s 3-day challenge looks to give back, raise funds for 60 children in need and show the power of community.   South Africa (09 March 2026) – At just…

      Realeboha

      Realeboha Completes 10km Mimosa Race with Heart

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 805 0

      Overcoming physical challenges from birth, he completed a competitive race in 43:43, proving how resilience can turn a challenge into a success story.   Bloemfontein, South Africa (04 March 2026)…

      Maryke and Nesta

      Maryke and Nesta’s Friendship Is Still Winning the Internet

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 20, 2026February 19, 2026 7,757 0

      From a chance jog in a work uniform to 10km Races. This is how Maryke and Nesta’s unexpected friendship has captured hearts across social media.   Mpumalanga, South Africa (20…

      Maxime Chaumeton

      Maxime Chaumeton Breaks South African 5km Record in Spain

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 17, 2026 173 0

      The distance runner lowers his own national mark to 13:12, adding to a record-breaking season that includes a historic sub-27-minute 10km in Brașov.   Seville, Spain (17 February 2026) –…

      Simbine Classic Shootout

      Simbine Classic Shootout Kicks Off 2026 with Lightning-Fast Action

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 11, 2026February 10, 2026 833 1

      Rumé Burger sprints to a world-leading 150m as the 2026 Simbine Classic Shootout kicks off in Pretoria, showcasing talent in South Africa and beyond.   Pretoria, South Africa (11 February…

      Adriaan Wildschutt

      Adriaan Wildschutt Targets Historic Sub-27 at Gqeberha 10K

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 146 0

      The South African distance runner will line up in Gqeberha on 1 March, chasing a sub-27-minute finish following a year that included national records.   Gqeberha, South Africa (14 January…

      Jono Kruger

      Running for Change: Jono Kruger’s 1,200km Mission to Empower Township Youth

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_December 15, 2025 237 0

      East London runner Jono Kruger turns endurance running into a powerful tool for youth upliftment.   South Africa (15 December 2025) – Long before dawn each day, Jono Kruger was…

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