South Africa’s Junior Women Set for World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene
South Africa’s junior women are Oregon-bound, with star quality like Oluchi Ndubueze, Ansumé de Beer, and Megan Nieman headlining the 24-strong contingent named by Athletics SA for the World Athletics U20 Champs in Eugene from 5 to 9 August.
Karabo More, Rogail Joseph, Kristi Snyman, Ansume de Beer and Colette Uys Strike Gold for South Africa in Accra
Five gold, one silver and three bronze as South Africa succesfully defends its continental athletics title in Accra with Karabo More, Rogail Joseph, Kristi Snyman, Ansume de Beer and Colette Uys all topping the podium in the campaign.
Ansume de Beer and Kristi Snyman Strike Gold for South Africa in Accra
Ansume de Beer in the pole vault and Kristi Snyman in the high jump have struck African continental gold, and Leandri Holtzhausen has joined them on the podium with hammer bronze as South Africa defend their CAA African Senior Athletics title in Accra.
Prudence Sekgodiso Leads 19 South African Women into African Athletics Title Defence in Accra
Time to defend the crown. Prudence Sekgodiso, Rogail Joseph and Marione Fourie lead a 19-strong SA women’s contingent into the African Athletics Senior Championships in Accra, Ghana, from today through Sunday.
Annie Bothma Reclaims SA Marathon Title at Durban International Marathon
Annie Bothma stormed back to reclaim the South African marathon title at the ASA Championships incorporated into the Durban International Marathon to become the 10th South African woman ever to break 2:30:00 over the 42.2km distance.
New National 4x100m Record as SA Women Target Sunday Qualifiers at World Relays
South Africa’s women’s 4x100m quartet of Viwe Jingqi, Kayla la Grange, Gabriella Marais and Joviale Mbisha clocked a stunning 43.22 seconds to set a new national record on day one of the World Athletics Relays at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone.
Prudence Sekgodiso Leads South African Podium Sweep at SuperSport Simbine Classic
South African women shone on Day 1 of the SuperSport Simbine Classic Continental Tour Silver as Prudence Sekgodiso led a clean 1500m podium sweep and Marli Viljoen broke the ASA Senior 300m record at the Pilditch Athletics Stadium on Tuesday.
Megan Nieman and Ansume de Beer Break Records on the Closing Day of the ASA Age Group Champs
Megan Nieman broke her own record in 56.64 to claim the U18 girls 400m hurdles title on the closing day of the ASA Age Group Championships in Ekurhuleni, with Ansume de Beer also clearing a new African mark of 4.18m in the U20 women’s pole vault.
Tumi Ramokgopa, Janelle Kirkpatrick and Christi Loggenberg Shatter Age Group National Records
Tumi Ramokgopa smashed her own SA junior 100m hurdles record in 12.93 as Janelle Kirkpatrick and Christi Loggenberg also rewrote the record books on Day 2 of the ASA Age Group Championships at Germiston Athletics Stadium, Ekurhuleni.
Viwe Jingqi Headlines a Golden Start at the ASA Age Group Championships in Germiston
Viwe Jingqi celebrated her U23 100m gold title as sprinters stole the show, closing out an explosive opening day in spectacular fashion at the ASA Age Group Championships at Germiston Athletics Stadium, Ekurhuleni, on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Zelda Botha Wins SA Race Walk Half-Marathon Title at Athletics SA Trials in Pretoria
Central Gauteng’s Zelda Botha showed her class at the ASA Race Walking Trials at UP, winning the 21.1km in 1:52:55 to cement her spot for the World Championships in Brazil, alongside standout victories for 30km champ Marizel Meintjies and U20s winner Lee Sue Nyathi.
Viwe Jingqi and Miranda Coetzee Lead Powerhouse Women’s Contingent for World Athletics Relays
Athletics South Africa has announced a 32-member preparation squad, featuring 13 elite women like Viwe Jingqi and Miranda Coetzee, as the nation targets another top-of-the-table finish at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, from 2 May.