Athletics South Africa (ASA) has named a women’s contingent of 19 in Team South Africa to compete at the African Athletics Senior T&F Championships in Accra, Ghana, from Tuesday, 12 May to Sunday, 17 May 2026.
The team includes seven athletes who have previously earned medals at the continental championship, among them 800m runner Prudence Sekgodiso, hurdlers Rogail Joseph and Marione Fourie, long jumper Danielle Nolte, triple jumper Zinzi Xulu, javelin thrower Jana van Schalkwyk, and versatile thrower Colette Uys.
“We have once again selected athletes that we believe will defend our crown and maintain the dignity of the nation. There’s a good balance between experience and fresh glory seekers, but all hungry for the podium,” said John Mathane, the Acting President of Athletics SA
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“We are always happy to compete at this stage because it’s a contest amongst sister countries, where we face the best-of-the-best,” said Mathane. “It’s also a good stage to strengthen the character of an athlete.”
Athletics South Africa Women Squad Members
100m – Joviale Mbisha (CGA)
200m – Kayla la Grange (CGA)
400m – Marlie Viljoen (AGN)
800m – Prudence Sekgodiso (KZNA)
1 500m – Karabo More (AGN)
5 000m – Tayla Kavanagh (KZNA)
10 000m – Karabo Mailula (AGN)
3 000m steeplechase – Carina Swiegers (AGN)
100m hurdles – Marione Fourie (AGN)
400m hurdles – Rogail Joseph (ACNW)
High jump – Kristi Snyman (WPA)
Pole vault – Ansume de Beer (BOLA)
Long jump – Danielle Nolte (AGN)
Triple jump – Zinzi Xulu (AGN)
Shot put/discus throw – Colette Uys (AGN)
Hammer throw – Leandri Holtzhausen (CGA)
Javelin throw – Jana van Schalkwyk (BOLA)
Heptathlon – Enya Pooler (BOLA)
21km walk – Zelda Botha (CGA)
Original Copy: Athletics SA, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: File photo from the recent World Relays Championships in Gaborone. South Africa’s athletics team is set to compete at the African Athletics Senior T&F Championships with 19 women named by Athletics South Africa, including seven former continental medallists among them Prudence Sekgodiso, Rogail Joseph and Marione Fourie, with competition underway in Accra, Ghana, from Tuesday 12 to Sunday 17 May, 2026. Photo: Ceciia van Bers
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