The first race in the Spur KZN Trail Series took place at Inanda Dam this Sunday with almost 200 runners converging on the beautiful venue for a great morning of trail running. Runners were treated to cool and cloudy conditions but the rain thankfully stayed away, paving the way for some fast finishing times. In [...]KZN Trail Series starts is a post from: Trail Running South Africa


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The bidding process closed on Friday, September 26, and the decision will now be made who will stage the various national championships events for 2014. For these purposes a Competition Committee was appointed who will work through the bidding documents and decide on the successful candidates. It was decided that members of this committee should [...]Process closes for Championship events is a post from: Trail Running South Africa


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Claude Eksteen (North Beach, Durban) had a stellar day out at Van Gaalens Cheese Farm, Hartbeespoort on Saturday, 28 September 2013 where he successfully defended his title at the New Balance IMPI Elite Race Gauteng#2.Â* Top South African trail runner Landie Greyling (Stellenbosch) secured her first victory snatching the title from fellow trail runner and [...]Eksteen, Greyling win IMPI titles is a post from: Trail Running South Africa


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The fifth Wildcoast Wildrun, organised by Wildrunner, came to an end on Saturday, 21 September when 69 exhausted but ecstatic runners arrived at Hole-in-the-wall after running 112km over three days. The event started at the Great Kei River Mouth on Thursday, 19 September with runners from all over the country converging on the small town [...]Records at Wildcoast Wildrun is a post from: Trail Running South Africa


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Just under 150 trail running enthusiasts braved the cold and wet Western Cape weather on Saturday, 31 August 2013 to partake in Day One of the action packed Mountain Warrior Trail Run Festival presented by Brooks.Â* Participants could choose between a 38km Jonkershoek SKY RUN and a 15km Botmaskop Traverse.Â* Both races finished at the [...]Mountain Warrior Trail Run Festival Day One is a post from: Trail Running South Africa


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Top South African trail runner Anita Obrien (Kameeldrift West, North West Province) will return to Van Gaalens Cheese Farm, Hartbeespoort on Saturday, 28 September 2013 to defend her title at the action packed New Balance IMPI Elite Race. “Trying something new every now and then makes your life so much more exciting,” says Obrien.Â* “Obstacle [...]Obrien for IMPI Hartbeespoort is a post from: Trail Running South Africa


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Accomplished trail runner Nicholas Rupanga will be back in action at the 2013 Mountain Warrior Trail Run Festival taking place at Rustenberg Wine Estate (Outside Stellenbosch) on Saturday, 31 August 2013 and Sunday, 01 September 2013. Rupanga took gold at the 2012 Mountain Warrior Challenge when he completed the 38km Jonkershoek SKY RUN (on the [...]Rupanga for 2013 Mountain Warrior is a post from: Trail Running South Africa


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Sun City – All roads led to the North West province last night, as sporting greats, state sporting officials and guests made their way to the Sun City Resort for the 2013 South African Sports Awards. Glitz and glamour were the order of the day at the Sun City Superbowl. Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana [...]Sports stars glitter at awards is a post from: Time-4-Sport


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A forensic investigation has cleared the chief executive officer and two officials of the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) of corruption allegations, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said on Monday.

In a statement, the dti said an independent investigation by audit firm Deloitte cleared the three officials.

The dti had been presented with a report from an anonymous whistle-blower alleging misconduct in the NEF.

“In light of the nature of these allegations, the fact that they emanated from an apparent 'insider', and that some of them had been reported in the media, the dti felt that it had no option other than to request the NEF Board of Trustees to conduct an independent investigation. This was in line with the NEF policy to establish in the first instance, whether or not anyone had a case to answer,” said the dti.

The board contracted Deloitte to carry out that task and the company has now completed its work and reported to the board.

The dti called on all staff and stakeholders to unite in implementing the core mandate of the NEF to promote Broad Based Economic Empowerment.

“We have noted that the report by Deloitte had concluded that there are no grounds to pursue further allegations that were directed at the senior leadership of the NEF,” said the dti. - SAnews.gov.za

North West Premier Thandi Modise has praised Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper and Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune as a role model whose success should inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their dreams.

South Africa’s number one goalkeeper, who hails from Tshing township near Ventersdorp in the North West, scooped the Sports Star of the Year award at the 2013 SA Sports Awards ceremony held at the Sun City Superbowl on Sunday evening.

He walked away with a brand new BMW 1 series and R1 million, half of which he will donate to Lechelemane Primary School.

“We are proud of Khune as a worthy ambassador, who overcame adversity to reach the pinnacle of his soccer career. Botlhale Boikanyo and Khuli Chana’s electrifying performances at the awards evening testified of our province as the home of excellence in arts,” said Modise.

The premier said that Sol Plaatjie High School also lived up to its eponym, Sol Thekisho Plaatje by winning the School Team of the Year.

Mapaseka Makhanya, who was also the only woman in the running for the Sports Star of the Year nominee, won the Sportswoman of the Year ahead of golfer Lee-Anne Pace and Springbok Women's captain Mandisa Williams.

Swimmer Cameron van der Burgh emerged victorious in the Sportsman of the Year category. He is Africa's first home-trained world record holder and individual male Olympic Champion.

The Sportswoman with Disability and Sportsman with Disability Awards went to Kgothatso Montjane and Lucas Sithole respectively.

The Proteas won the Team of the year, beating the Springboks and Kaizer Chiefs FC.

Minister of Sports and Recreation Fikile Mbalula lauded the nominees and the winners, saying it has been “a great sporting year for our sportsmen and women both locally and internationally”.

“We have bravely said during the course of the year, yours is to inspire a generation. Tonight, we proudly rolled out the red carpet for the champions. We are not apologetic about rewarding our heroes, this is about the athletes. No athlete should go home with nothing to show for his achievement,” said Mbalula.

All nominees went home with R15 000 each, while winners for each category pocketed R130 000.

The Premier Soccer League’s Dr Leepile Taunyane, who passed away recently, was posthumously awarded the Steve Tshwete Lifetime Achievement Award that was presented by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe. Other recipients of the award were Betty Magwaza, Hajera Kajee, Mvuzo Mbebe and Kaizer Motaung.

Modise presented the Coach of the Year category nominations, which was scooped by Wheelchair Tennis South Africa coach Holger Losch. – SAnews.gov.za