ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA
Stan Itshegetseng blasts Gayton McKenzie as CGA express shock over marathon comments
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.
Barry Hendricks: Government has no power to suspend a federation
South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee president Barry Hendricks says government does not have the power to suspend or dissolve a sports federation.
Tayla Kavanagh celebrates near miss in 5000m national record
Newly crowned Women's 5 000m SA champion Tayla Kavanagh was delighted with running a personal best at the Athletics SA Senior Track and Field Championships in Stellenbosch despite narrowly missing out on the national record.
Athletics SA name strong relay squad for World Relays in Gaborone
Athletics South Africa has named a strong 24-member team for the upcoming World Relay Championships taking place in Gaborone, Botswana from 2 to 3 May 2026.
John Mathane: I am not after James Moloi job
Athletics South Africa vice-president John Mathane has dismissed suggestions he is eyeing the presidency, insisting he is merely holding the fort during a turbulent period for the federation.
World Athletics warns SA over interference as ASA awaits SASCOC intervention
A storm is brewing in South African athletics, with world governing body World Athletics having issued a stern warning to the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee over what it views as government interference.
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