Zanele Maisa secured the first national title of her career at the ASA 10km Championships, which were run in conjunction with the annual LetsGoPotch road race, at the North West Cricket Oval in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
In the women’s contest, Maisa broke clear of the rest of the field to win gold for Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) in 35:44.
Junior athlete Bianca Stoltz claimed the silver medal in 36:10 and her Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) teammate Tinyiko Ndala secured bronze in 36:52.
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“It’s not easy to get to this point, but I’ve been trying since 2017,” said 30-year-old Maisa, who is based in Springs on the East Rand of Gauteng.
“A gold medal was not in my mind today, but I just told myself when I get here I have to push myself and at least try to run 35 minutes, which I was able to do.
2026 SA 10km Champion, Zanele Maisa
“It wasn’t easy because everyone who is here prepared for this race and they were aiming to get the position I got, but I think because of my preparation and dedication, that’s where I am right now, and I’m so happy to win the SA title.”
Original Copy: Athletics South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Zanele Maisa is interviewed after winning the first national title of her career, completing the women’s race at the ASA 10km Championships for Central Gauteng Athletics in 35:44, with Bianca Stoltz taking silver and Tinyiko Ndala bronze for Athletics Gauteng North, at the LetsGoPotch road race in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Photo: Athletics South Africa
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