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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Bayanda Walaza wins the 200m race during the 2025 Athletics Grand Prix 2 at University of Johannesburg Athletics Stadium on March 19, 2025 in Johannesbu

Bayanda Walaza disappointed about Akani Simbine’s absence from the National Championships

World Under-20 100m and 200m champion Bayanda Walaza has expressed his disappointment over the absence of his idol, Akani Simbine, at the National Championships.

James Moloi during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix Awards at Red Roman Shed on November 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Athletics SA boss James Moloi thrilled ahead of National Championships

Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi says he’s eager to witness who will emerge as the new national 100m champion in the absence of Akani Simbine at the National Senior Championships starting today at the Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom.

Akani Simbine and coach Werner Prinsloo

Werner Prinsloo explains why coaches must travel with athletes

Reigning Athletics South Africa Coach of the Year Werner Prinsloo has highlighted the importance of coaches traveling with their athletes to major international competitions.

SA 100m star Akani Simbine

Akani Simbine: World Indoor medal doesn't define me

South African 100m record holder Akani Simbine insists his recent World Indoor Championships bronze medal does not define his career.

SA sprinter Akani Simbine

Werner Prinsloo looks back on Akani Simbine's 2024

South African Athletics Coach of the Year and newly-crowned Central Gauteng Athletics Coach of the Year Werner Prinsloo has reflected on a successful year alongside his star athlete Akani Simbine.

Team South Africa relay team made up of Bayanda Walaza, Shaun Maswanganyi, Bradley Nkoana and Akani Simbine during the final of the mens 4x100m relays on day 14 of the 2024 Paris Olympic Game

Akani Simbine wins big at the Central Gauteng Athletics awards

South African 100m record holder Akani Simbine was the star of the evening at the Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) awards held in Sandton on Saturday night.