Athletics South Africa

17/09/2026

16/09/2026

Team South Africa on their departure from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening (16 September 2026) to the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.

14/09/2026

ASA MOURNS THE TRAGIC LOSS OF ELIZABETH “TSONTSO” MOSELAKGOMO

Athletics South Africa (ASA) has learnt with profound sadness of the death of 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Mokolo Moselakgomo, whose body was positively identified by her family following her disappearance after leaving home for an afternoon run.

ASA extends its deepest condolences to the Moselakgomo family, particularly Elizabeth’s daughter, relatives and friends, during this devastating period of grief.

The circumstances surrounding Elizabeth’s death are deeply distressing and highlight the vulnerability of women who should be able to participate in sport and exercise without fear for their safety.

“As an athletics family, we are deeply saddened by the loss of Elizabeth. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those affected by this tragedy. We trust that the ongoing investigation will establish the truth and that those responsible will be brought to justice,” said ASA Acting CEO, Terrence Magogodela.

ASA stands firmly with all women and communities affected by violence and calls for continued efforts to ensure that everyone can run, walk and participate in sport in safety and dignity.

ENDS

13/09/2026

Sinesipho Dambile of South Africa in the 200m men's final, finishing 4th in 19.91 during the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship at the Gyula Zsivotzky National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary on September 13, 2026.

Credit photos to: Nic Bothma/Athletics South Africa

12/09/2026

LEOTLELA AND SIMBINE REACH 100M FINAL AT ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Sprinters Gift Leotlela and Akani Simbine
were in action for the SA team on Saturday night, competing in the men's 100m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary finishing sixth place (9.98 seconds) and eighth (10.09) respectively, in a race won by American athlete Kenny Bednarek in 9.85.

Earlier on day two of action at the three-day showpiece, Leotlela (10.03) and Simbine (10.05) had both finished fourth in their semifinal races, becoming the first SA athletes to reach a final at the inaugural edition of the Championship.

On the opening day of competition on Friday, three South Africans were eliminated in the semifinals of their events. Prudence Sekgodiso took sixth position in her 800m race in 1:59.66 after being involved in a crash and stumbling in the chase for the line, while Marione Fourie was sixth in her 100m hurdles contest in 12.84, and Zakithi Nene ended seventh in his 400m heat in 45.30.

The SA team's campaign comes to a close on Sunday, with Commonwealth Games champion Sinesipho Dambile competing in the men's 200m event on the final day of competition. Dambile goes in the half-lap semifinals at 6.18pm. If he progresses here he will turn out in the final at 8.38pm.

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About Athletics South Africa
Athletics South Africa (ASA) is the national governing body for athletics in South Africa, responsible for Track and Field, Road Running, Cross Country and Race Walking. ASA is affiliated with World Athletics and the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA). Established in 1995, the federation is headquartered in Johannesburg.

12/09/2026

Akani signing autographs

Photo by: Nic Bothma/ Athletics South Africa

12/09/2026

Akani Simbine and Gift Leotlela of South Africa react after the Mens 100m final during the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship at the Gyula Zsivotzky National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary on September 12, 2026.

Akani finished 8th and Gift 6th.

Credit photos to: Nic Bothma / Athletics South Africa

11/09/2026

It's time for the 2026 🥳🚨

It's the best against the best - we're 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 from 19:00 (CAT) on Ch.209 and Ch.228 🎽⭐

11/09/2026

Prudence Sekgodiso of South Africa competes in the Women’s 800m semi finals during the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship at the Gyula Zsivotzky National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary on September 11, 2026.
She didn't make the final.

Photos: Nic Bothma / Athletics South Africa