Charles Baloyi

Athletics South Africa (ASA) vice-president John Mathane says the country still faces major challenges with athletics facilities, making it difficult to host top international championships.

South African sprint star Akani Simbine has opened up about why he will not compete at the upcoming African Senior Championships, which start in Ghana tomorrow and run until Saturday.

Athletics South Africa has officially started the process of finding a permanent Chief Executive Officer, with suspended president James Moloi's disciplinary proceedings expected to be finalised later this month.

Athletics South Africa have announced a strong 34-athlete squad for the upcoming African Athletics Championships in Ghana, which will take place from Tuesday to Saturday.

Athletics South Africa vice-president John Mathane pulled no punches during a rare press conference called to address several major issues facing the federation, including the suspension of president James Moloi, the troubled Soweto Marathon, unsanctioned races, and governance matters within ASA.

The highly anticipated Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10km has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions expected to hit the Western Cape this weekend.

South African rising 400m star Leendert Koekemoer is setting his sights on the upcoming World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, in the United States from 5–9 August.

South African 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba is set to reignite her rivalry with national 5 000m and 10 000m champion Tayla Kavanagh at the highly anticipated Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10km on Sunday.

Self-proclaimed Soweto Marathon Trust spokesperson Stan Itshegetseng has launched a fierce attack on Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie following reports that government could take over the troubled Soweto Marathon.