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Athletics

The Greatest Story Ever Run: Comrades launches Centenary Countdown

The Comrades Marathon has officially launched its 2027 centenary edition, marking a significant milestone for South African sport and global ultramarathon running. With the entry cap increased to 28,000, a new finish venue at the Kings Park Rugby Precinct, unchanged entry fees and the campaign The Greatest Story Ever Run, the 100th edition is set to become the largest in the race’s history. Entries open on 25 August 2026, beginning a nine-month countdown to the 13 June 2027 Down Run.

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August 19, 2026 No Comments
Squash

Van Niekerk chasing sixth straight SA Squash crown

The reigning Growthpoint SA Senior Nationals champion returns to Cape Town chasing a sixth consecutive crown, with Damian and Luhann Groenewald ready to turn up the heat.
Hayley Ward leads a women’s draw packed with experience, ambition and unfinished business. The glass court at Makers Landing is about to become a pressure cooker.

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August 18, 2026 No Comments
Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series

Sosibo ready to climb higher at Tshwane 10K

Cacisile Sosibo heads to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K chasing a top-five finish after a breakthrough 2026 season. With hills, altitude and a hungry lead pack waiting, this could be another big step forward.

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August 18, 2026 No Comments
All Blacks

Rassie slams slowdown claims

Rassie Erasmus has brushed aside claims of deliberate time-wasting ahead of the Springboks’ Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clash with the All Blacks, while Jaco Peyper has explained exactly what the laws allow. With Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche still racing the clock, the Boks face an All Blacks side promising high-intensity, multi-phase rugby. The rivalry needs no extra heat. It brings plenty of its own.

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August 17, 2026 No Comments

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