Thabang Mosiako wins his first 10km race ahead of Cape Town Marathon debut
13th September 2025
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South African half-marathon champion Thabang Mosiako boosted his confidence ahead of the Cape Town Marathon by winning the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km for the first time on Saturday.
The 30-year-old stopped the clock in 29:45 in front of 8,500 runners at the Wanderers Club in Rosebank.
It was a breakthrough victory for Mosiako, who had never won a competitive 10km race in South Africa until now.
Running in the colours of Nedbank Running Club, the former 5000m national champion delivered on his favourite tag to go one better than his runner-up finish at last year’s edition.
His win also earned him the R37,500 winners’ purse in the country’s highest paying 10km race.
Boxer Running Club’s Bennett Seloyi claimed second place in 30:00, earning his first-ever podium finish over the distance.
South African legend Stephen Mokoka, at 40 years old, showed he still has the legs to compete, finishing third in 30:04.
Mosiako confirmed that he will line up for the Cape Town Marathon on 17 October, the last edition before the race moves to May next year.
Speaking to SABC Sport, he said the win was a sign that his fortunes are turning after parting ways with the Inkamva training group, previously led by two-time SA coach of the year Mike Mbambani, last year.
Since relocating back to the North West province, Mosiako has been training without a coach.
His revival started two weeks ago when he placed third at the Durban 10km in 28:03 — his first podium in a long time.
“I am super excited and happy because this is a huge performance for me. I had never won the Hollywoodbets 10km or even the Absa Run Your City races before today.
But I can see now that the doors are opening for me. The speed, the long runs, the hill work — everything is coming together. I am ready for the Cape Town Marathon,” said a confident Mosiako.
He admitted that losing his coach and leaving his training camp was tough, but he believes training alone has given him a new perspective.
“I listen to my body and take it easy. On good days, I work hard, and that balance makes me strong. I’m happy at home, my family supports me, and I feel ready for the Cape Town hills. I also want to run the Absa 10km on Heritage Day.
This win has boosted my confidence after a slow start to the year with injuries, and now I’m back in good shape,” he explained.
Mosiako, who is preparing for just his second career marathon, insists he won’t put pressure on himself.
“There is no pressure from my club. I train alone and will run according to my body. For now, I don’t need a coach because I’m enjoying this process so much,” he added
