Comrades Marathon Gives Special Medal to Awesome Amputee Runner Xolani Luvuno

By SAPeople 21-09-21 20:03

After amputee athlete Xolani Luvuno’s incredible accomplishment, competing in and completing the 90km Comrades Marathon on Sunday on crutches – and inspiring a nation – many spectators said Xolani deserved a medal. And the great news is that the Comrades Marathon organisers also agreed! UPDATE Wed evening: Unfortunately CMA has posted a new statement, saying […]

WATCH Awesome Amputee Xolani Luvuno Entertain the Comrades Crowds

By Jenni Baxter 21-09-21 20:04

In May last year South Africans were blown away by the courage and determination of Xolani Luvuno… who completed the 42.2km annual Wally Hayward marathon in Gauteng on one leg and crutches. Today he completed the Comrades Marathon!!! (Phew, tears!) Xolani lost a leg about eight years ago after suffering bone marrow cancer. Today he […]

Ironman South Africa Sadly Confirms 2 Fatalities After Ocean Swim

By SAPeople 21-09-21 20:06

Condolences have poured in for the family and friends of two competitors in the Ironman African Championships who lost their lives after the swim portion of today’s race in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Ironman South Africa announced on their Facebook page on Sunday afternoon: It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of […]

Prof Jansen: Why Do Things Never Fall Apart in South Africa?

By Prof Jonathan Jansen 21-09-21 20:07

Why does South Africa not fall off the precipice? Economists are clear that if this economy does not grow soon, the prospects of new jobs are dismal and rising unemployment will be our fate… writes Prof Jonathan Jansen. Educationists are clear that if the decline in education quality and the high drop-out rates continue, schools […]