Athletics South Africa (ASA) acting president John Mathane has launched a strong attack on Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, accusing him of undermining the authority of the national federation and embarrassing ASA in the eyes of World Athletics.
Former South African half-marathon champion Melikhaya Frans has explained why pace setters have become an important part of modern-day athletics, saying the role not only helps athletes chase records but can also provide a good source of income.
Two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Ruswahl Samaai has highlighted the importance of the Commonwealth Games as a key platform for athlete development.
As South African athletes prepare for another busy week of Wanda Diamond League competition in Rome on Thursday and Stockholm on Sunday, athletics legend Hezekiel Sepeng believes the country’s athletes are making progress but have not yet reached their full potential.
Olympic silver medallist Bayanda Walaza is set to compete in his first race of the year at a meeting in Italy after recovering from an injury that kept him out of the recent World Relay Championships.
South African teenage sprint sensation Tumi Ramokgopha has set her sights on winning a medal at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene later this year.