Motlatsi Keikabile Reaches New Heights
2010 gsport Hall of Fame recipient, Motlatsi Keikabile, is upbeat about the future of athletics in South Africa after having been elected vice-president of Athletics South Africa, saying that she is ready to get down to work.
Soweto Marathon Cash Bonanza
With a R100,000 prize purse going to the first woman to cross the finish line, the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Councillor Amos Masondo, has made it clear that the 19th edition of the Nedbank Soweto Marathon would continue to grow from strength to strength. “We are optimistic about the future; we like to turn the […]
Ferns Moves to Greener Pastures
Just a month after being featured as gsport’s February Woman of the Month, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announces the departure of General Manager Linda Ferns, who has resigned to pursue other interests, with effect from April 30.
Josephs SA’s Only Lady in Valencia
Multiple medal winner Janice Josephs is winging her way to Spain in search of more metalware. Long jumpers Janice Josephs is the only woman in the modest five-member team, also including male athletes, world indoor silver medallist Mbulaeni Mulaudzi and long-jump colleague Khotso Mokoena, in South Africa’s three prong charge for medals at the IAAF […]
Effort to Improve Athletics Coaching
Efforts to improve the standard of coaching in Africa is set to receive a boost as leading lecturers from the English-speaking African countries assemble for an intensive seven-day course to prepare them for the new IAAF five-level Coaches Education and Certification System (CECS).
February 2008 Woman: Linda Ferns
Career Highlight: Athletics South Africa General Manager Linda Ferns, seen here with former President Nelson Mandela at the World Cross Country Championships in 1996, as the late Steve Tshwete (South African sports minister) looks on. People often say that you can only really succeed at something if you truly believe in it. […]
Woman Power in Heated Potch Action
A showdown between some of the best women javelin throwers in Africa looks set to be one of the highlights of the Yellow Pages Series Meet in Potchefstroom on Friday.
Thipe’s Olympic Dream Threatened
The Sowetan website is reporting that Olympic hopeful South African sprinter Tsholofelo Thipe’s dreams of qualification are in jeopardy, after she sustained a hamstring injury two weeks ago.
Justine Bounces Back for New Season
Bouncing back from injury, the Africa javelin record holder Justin Robbeson has announced that she is back training with renewed commitment for the new season.
Olympic Marathon Selection Criteria
Athletes who wish to be considered for selection onto the final marathon team to the 2008 Olympic Games should participate for their Province in the Nedbank SA Marathon Championships, Athletics South Africa (ASA) announced on Tuesday.
Anika Doubles Training for Beijing
A change of coach and training venue has South Africa’s Commonwealth High Jump Champion Anika Smit convinced she will break new ground in the coming season.
Entries Open for Tshwane Matha
Entries for the 2008 Nedbank Matha Series in Tshwane, Gauteng, are now open, with the Half Marathon (21.1km) and fun run (5km) taking place at the High Performance Centre at the University of Pretoria on Saturday, 19 January 2008.