ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA

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2025 Soweto Marathon to continue under new leadership

The Soweto Marathon will go ahead in 2025, but a group calling itself a Non-Profit Company, led by spokesperson Jabu Mbuli, will now take charge of the event.

Glenrose Xaba

Elana Meyer praises Glenrose Xaba for smashing her national records

South African athletics legend Elana Meyer has heaped praise on Glenrose Xaba for rewriting the record books after breaking two of her long-standing national records.

Nedbank Running Club athlete Thabang Mosiako [Image via: Nedbank Running Club]

Thabang Mosiako confirms Cape Town Marathon entrance

South African half-marathon champion Thabang Mosiako has confirmed to SABC Sport that he will compete in the Cape Town Marathon on 19 October.

President of Athletics South Africa, James Moloi during the 2022 SPAR Grand Prix Awards at The Maslow Time Square on November 16, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Calls made for Athletics South Africa president James Moloi to quit

Pressure is growing on Athletics South Africa president James Moloi to step down after he was recently alleged to have used the federation’s credit card for personal gain.

Thabang Mosiako

Thabang Mosiako reclaims national title

Long-distance sensation Thabang Mosiako says training alone has given him the freedom and clarity he needed to perform at his best at the Athletics South Africa Road Running Championships in Namakgale, Phalaborwa.

Elroy Gelant during the 2024 Olympic Marathon in Paris

Elroy Gelant: ASA places more focus on relay events

South African marathon record holder Elroy Gelant has voiced his concerns about the current state of local athletics and Athletics South Africa’s heavy emphasis on relays.

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