Charles Baloyi

Proteas netball captain Khanyisa Chawane believes the Commonwealth Games semi-final target set by Netball South Africa CEO Adam Brooke and head coach Jenny van Dyk is both realistic and achievable.

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) president Barry Hendricks has chosen not to place any medal targets or performance expectations on Team South Africa for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

South African middle-distance star Tshepo Tshite has been confirmed for the prestigious two-mile race at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on 4 July.

After missing the start of the season through injury, South African sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza is back and already making headlines with outstanding performances in Europe.

With the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) set to announce the final squad at Olympic House in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Netball South Africa CEO Adam Brooke has set a clear target for the Spar Proteas at the Commonwealth Games.

Boxer Running Club athlete Karabo More is aiming for her first podium finish of the 2026 Spar Women's 10km Grand Prix series when the Durban race takes place on Sunday, 28 June.

Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana is already looking ahead after a disappointing performance in this year's Up Run, promising to come back stronger as he prepares to defend his Down Run title next year.

South African 200m champion Sinesipho Dambile continued his fantastic form by clocking a new personal best of 19.74 seconds at the Oslo Diamond League, ending his European tour on a high.

Reigning African Coach of the Year Thabo Matebedi, better known as Coach T, says he is happy with Sinesipho Dambile's recent performances in Europe, but insists there is still plenty of work to be done.