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Capetonian William Kaptain makes history after sailing to victory in Two Oceans half-marathon

William Kaptein makes history as the first Capetonian to win the Two Oceans half-marathon since 1998, finishing in an impressive time of 01:04:41 amidst challenging conditions.

Sport Athletics
John Goliath|Published

Records unlikely to fall but the Two Oceans half-marathon deserves more recognition

Discover the significance of the Two Oceans Half-Marathon, a race that challenges records and showcases emerging talent in South African athletics.

Sport Athletics
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Don't get stuck in traffic! All you need to know about Two Oceans Marathon this weekend

Get ready for Africa's biggest running expo! Discover essential travel and parking information for the 2025 Two Oceans Marathon Expo.

Sport
John Goliath|Published

All you need to know about the travel logistics for the Two Oceans Marathon Expo

Get ready for Africa's biggest running expo! Discover essential travel and parking information for the 2025 Two Oceans Marathon Expo.

Sport
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoEverything you need to know about medal engraving at the Two Oceans Marathon

Discover how you can commemorate your achievement at the Two Oceans Marathon with personalised medal engraving.

Sport Athletics
John Goliath|Published

Essential logistics and road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town

Prepare for the TotalSports Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town with our comprehensive guide to road closures and essential logistics for runners and spectators.

Sport
John Goliath|Published

Looking forward to a happier and healthier 2025

End of year reflections from Bruce Fordyce.

Daily News Opinion
Letter to the Editor|Published

5 fitness trends that took over South Africa in 2024

Explore the top fitness trends of 2024 that left South Africans sweating and smiling.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

2025 Comrades Marathon: major prize money boost announced

The total prize purse for the 98th Comrades Marathon held on June 8, 2024, has increased to over R7. 6 million.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Elroy Gelant rolls back the years to win Nelson Mandela Bay, ASA Half Marathon

37-year-old Elroy Gelant tamed the rainy and windy conditions in Gqeberha to win the Nelson Mandela Bay half-marathon for the second time.

Sport Athletics
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

WATCH: Beijing half-marathon probed after Kenyans ‘let Chinese runner win’

The three Kenyan runners can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving China’s He Jie out in front, while appearing to slow down.

Sport Athletics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Two Oceans Marathon kicks off in Cape Town: Thousands ready to run

Today will see about 14 000 athletes taking part in the 56km route from Newlands to Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Chapman’s Peak and Constantia before finishing at UCT.

Weekend Argus News
Zolani Sinxo|Published

Time for runners, walkers to lace up for new race

Great opportunity to spend a weekend enjoying beautiful beaches and tourist spots.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Staff Reporter|Published

Ndou breaks records at Curro Podium Grand Finale

Despite having only returned to the track recently, he was responsible for the standout performance during the Curro Podium Grand Finale.

Pretoria News News
Staff Reporter|Published

Bronze for team SA at world half marathon champs

Team South Africa’s men earned a bronze medal at the half marathon world championships in Riga, Latvia on Sunday.

Sport Athletics
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Thabang Mosiako thrilled to have legends Steven Mokoka and Elroy Gelant in tow at World Champs

Thabang Mosiako will spearhead the Team South Africa challenge at the World Half Marathon Championships in Latvia on Sunday.

Sport Athletics
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Rangers showcase strength, tenacity at Hoedspruit Southern African Wildlife College in Limpopo

They participated in the 21km race known as the Wildlife Ranger Challenge in the blistering heat of nearly 40°C.

Pretoria News News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

African Bank partners with Soweto Marathon ‘for the people’

African Bank has decided to partner with the Soweto Marathon for the next five years and SuperSport will broadcast the event.

Sport Athletics
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Precious Mashele hunting victory at Durban 10k

The Boxer Athletics Club star Precious Mashele had expressed his desire to win the 21. 1km championships in Gqeberha last month having been dethroned in absentia by Melikhaya Frans the previous year.

Sport Athletics
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Durban Tourism’s R16m funding: how Comrades Marathon was offered a mere R375,000, while booze parties get millions

A Durban Tourism insider has blown the lid on how the agency used taxpayer funds to bankroll picnics and parties but offered the Comrades Marathon R375,000 out of a R4m funding request.

News Politics
Sihle Mavuso|Published

On this day, June 7

Pirates’ haunt devastated; Lions clubs formed; the man with an ‘unsaysable’ name, and; sing me a sad song

News Feel Good
Greg Hutson|Published

WATCH: Elana Meyer wants SA running clubs to shift focus to the track

Elana Meyer expressed concern about the seeming South African obsession with ultra marathons, which she feels is robbing the country of the opportunity to compete on the same level with the East Africans on the track.

Sport Athletics
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Public support helped two Cape Town firefighters cross the finish line at the Two Oceans Half Marathon

As thousands took part in the Two Oceans Marathon on Sunday in Cape Town, two firefighters conquered the half marathon section with the support and cheers of the public.

News Feel Good
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon champions tell their tales of triumph

The 2023 women’s and men’s Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon champions are passionate runners whose dreams of standing on the podium crashed last year.

Cape Times Sport
Okuhle Hlati|Published

29 000 runners expected to hit the streets in the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon

Louis Massyn, known as the godfather of the Two Oceans Marathon Ultra, will be going for his 46th marathon this year.

Cape Times News
Athandile Siyo|Published