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‘Hardest Geezer’ Finishes Running the Length of Africa: Russ Cook of Britain overcame danger in a year of running from South Africa to Tunisia.
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/sports/russ-cook-africa.html
He did it! 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook finishes gruelling challenge to run length of Africa
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Quick Glance: He Succeeded! 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook Completes Grueling Challenge of Running Length of Africa
- British Russ Cook, self-proclaimed 'Hardest Geezer,' has completed a nearly year-long grueling challenge of running the length of Africa. Starting from the most southern point in South Africa, Cape Agulhas, he finished at Ras Angela, Tunisia, the most northern point of the continent.
- During his journey through 16 countries, Cook faced extreme heat, physical exhaustion, and dangerous situations including armed robbery in Angola and separation from his supporters in the jungle of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Utilizing social media, he secured a visa to cross the border from Mauritania into Algeria.
- Cook has raised over £600,000 for two charities and plans a celebration with a performance by the band Soft Play to mark his accomplishments. The funds collected will benefit The Running Charity and Sandblast. Despite Africa being his most significant challenge, it wasn't his first, having previously run from Asia to England.
- The 27-year-old invited his supporters to run the final marathon with him and arranged a finish line party featuring a live performance by Soft Play in Tunisia. Through this challenge, known as Project Africa, Cook not only pushed physical boundaries but also raised substantial funds for charitable causes supporting the mental health of young individuals and educating about Sahrawi culture.
Distance queen Gerda Steyn breaks record again in fifth Two Oceans win: Gerda Steyn proved once again that she indeed is the queen of ultra marathon in the ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/2024-04-13-ultra-marathon-queen-steyn-wins-fifth-successive-two-oceans-khonkhobe-reigns-supreme-for-men/
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UK man runs the length of Africa in 10,000 miles and 352 days | Africanews: “It’s quite hard to put into words, 352 days on the road, long time without seeing ...
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10,000 miles and 352 days later, a UK man reaches his goal of running the length of Africa
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Former President Jacob #Zuma has been barred from running in #SouthAfrica 's general election in May. His 2021 conviction, and jailing ... Show more
Quick Glance: Impact of Jacob Zuma's Election Exclusion on South Africa's Vote
- The exclusion of former President Jacob Zuma from the elections in May is heightening political tensions in South Africa as the country gears up for what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive electoral battle.
- Zuma's opposition to the ANC challenges his previous party's dominance and might result in the ANC falling below the 50% vote mark for the first time.
- While this may dampen the MK's momentum, the 2021 protests indicate that barring him from the election could rally his loyal supporters.
- Following the announcement, the MK announced plans to challenge the decision. A potential court ruling in favor of Zuma's candidacy could revive his political prospects and present a significant obstacle to the ANC during a period of declining popularity.
Gerda Steyn playing cards close to her chest chasing fifth Two Oceans in a row: Few outside her family and friends had heard of Gerda Steyn when she first lined ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/2024-04-11-gerda-steyn-playing-cards-close-to-her-chest-chasing-fifth-two-oceans-in-a-row/
Ultramarathon runner Russ Cook’s epic run across Africa nears finish line; all eyes on April 7
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From Cape to China, here’s the top 5 most beautiful marathon routes: The beauty of taking part in a marathon is not only the finish line, but the views you catch ...
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-03-from-cape-to-china-heres-the-top-5-most-beautiful-marathon-routes/
Ugandans conquer South Africa’s Two Oceans: A senior tourism officer at the Ministry of Tourism, Ssali powered home in Cape Town in 4.21.29 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/athletics/ugandans-conquer-south-africa-s-two-oceans-4590128
Marines defend Calayan, Batan Islands in simulated attack: The Philippine Marine Corps, through the Marine Battalion Landing Team-10, conducted Exercise ...
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The Best African Athletes Going To Paris 2024: The Olympic Games are right around the corner, and Paris, France, is making the final preparations to host this ...
completesports.com/the-best-african-athletes-going-to-paris-2024/
Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa elections: South Africa's ex-president is barred from standing in May's general election, it is announced.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68689044
Comrades Marathon 2024 route the shortest in history … due to roadworks: The last time the race finished at the Scottsville Racecourse, the race distance was 86 ...
iol.co.za/sport/athletics/comrades-marathon-2024-route-the-shortest-in-history-due-to-roadworks-6ab1e230-49f9-404c-9dcd-84f5b1b476a3
Hisense partners with CPT Cycle Tour: Hisense South Africa is thrilled to announce its partnership with the esteemed 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour.
iol.co.za/sport/partnered/hisense-partners-with-cpt-cycle-tour-29d25755-45f3-415b-a5fc-44751ba01f81
Africa Live: Kenyan athletics legend Henry Rono dies at 72 - BBC News: The long-distance athlete made history by breaking four world records in 81 days in 1978 - ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68124897
Quick Glance: Africa Live: New Records and Political Controversies
- Rose Tata Wekesa breaks world record for longest science lesson.
- Job Sikhala criticizes government for decades.
- Patrick Herminie denies accusations as political staging.
- South African soldiers killed in attack in the Congo.
#ManifestoCheck: Verifying 9 claims from the Democratic Alliance’s ‘Rescue Plan for South Africa’
africacheck.org/fact-checks/reports/manifestocheck-verifying-9-claims-democratic-alliances-rescue-plan-south-africa
Sixes Social Cricket club opens new site in London Bridge: A venue reimagining the classic game of Cricket for modern socialites has launched its new site in ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24208089.sixes-social-cricket-club-opens-new-site-london-bridge/
Formula E brought single-seater world championship racing back to South Africa: Twelve months ago, Cape Town hosted its first Formula E grand prix ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-28-formula-e-brought-single-seater-world-championship-racing-back-to-sa/
Kelvin Kiptum: Marathon world record-holder dies in car crash in Kenya: Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of ...
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Quick Glance: World Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Kenyan Car Crash
- World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach tragically pass away in a car accident in Kenya.
- Kiptum loses control of his vehicle in Kaptagat, southwest Kenya, at 11pm local time.
- Tributes pour in for Kiptum from figures like Raila Odinga and Sebastian Coe.
- Kiptum's world record of 2:00:35 officially ratified by World Athletics.
End of the road for 58 runners accused of flouting Comrades Marathon entry rules: CMA Race and Operations Manager, Ann Ashworth, has warned all entrants to ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/end-of-the-road-for-58-runners-accused-of-flouting-comrades-marathon-entry-rules-af70c6e3-2ae4-4c55-925e-3c8a655a0b31
Simple Steps to Keep Your Bones Strong: Your bones tend to weaken as you age. But it’s not unavoidable. Here are things you can do to keep them as strong as ...
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Quick Glance: Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Bones
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- Various sources like the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offer advice on bone health.
- Recommendations on reducing sugar, alcohol, and tobacco consumption, as well as the importance of vitamin D and calcium.
- Regular updates to the content based on current developments and research.
Muddy roads, angry farmers and civil war: one man’s epic run from Cape Town to London
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/mar/14/muddy-roads-angry-farmers-and-civil-war-one-mans-epic-run-from-cape-town-to-london
Can Africa’s new free trade treaty boost business on the continent?: African countries that have long traded with others outside the continent are now shipping ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/16/afcfta-can-africas-new-trade-treaty-boost-business-on-the-continent
Cape Epic: Nino Schurter is one of the favorites with his Danish teammate: The Cape Epic goes into the next round. From March 17th to 24th, the longest and ...
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Ivorian sprinter Cisse joins Omanyala's camp: Omanyala had beaten Cisse for the first time in the 60m indoor in Italy in May 2022.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/ivorian-sprinter-cisse-joins-omanyala-s-camp--4554992
‘Cinderella’ Cian conquers nightmares to arrive at Olympic ball: Cian Oldknow, who trotted out the second-fastest marathon time by a South African woman last ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/sport/2024-02-25-cinderella-cian-conquers-nightmares-to-arrive-at-olympic-ball/
Paid articlePaid Kapp stays part of Proteas' Test plans Down Under: Tazmin Brits and 19-year-old Ayanda Hlubi are among six new players called up to the Proteas Women’s Test ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2024-02-09-kapp-stays-part-of-proteas-test-plans-down-under/
KZN municipality assures residents cemeteries not running out of space: The uMngeni municipality has dismissed claims that there is no space for the dead in ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-21-kzn-municipality-assures-residents-cemeteries-not-running-out-of-space/
Double trouble for Matthew Sates as he fades at world swimming champs: Racing twice in the space of 36 minutes was too much for Matthew Sates at the world ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/2024-02-14-double-trouble-for-matthew-sates-as-he-fades-at-world-championships/
Blast from the past: Baby Jake makes controversial start to glittering career: Today in SA sport history: February 2
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/sport/2024-02-01-blast-from-the-past-baby-jake-makes-controversial-start-to-glittering-career/
Paid articlePaid Tshite snatches Mphahlele’s four-day-old national 1,500m indoor record: Tshepo Tshite has relieved his friend and rival Ryan Mphahlele of the South African 1 ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/2024-02-07-tshite-snatches-mphahleles-four-day-old-national-1500m-indoor-record/
Stripped of dignity: Semenya’s ordeal in race for gender identity: The South African is one of the greatest middle-distance track athletes to ever take part in ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/stripped-of-dignity-semenya-s-ordeal-in-race-for-gender-identity-4534608
Australia thumps South Africa in WACA Test on the back of Annabel Sutherland's historic all-round performance
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-17/live-updates-australia-vs-south-africa-day-three-west-test-waca/103480228
DM bronze for Laura Raquel Müller: Laura Raquel Müller from Verrenberg gives away many centimeters at the German Indoor Championships ...
stimme.de/sport/regional/dm-bronze-fuer-laura-raquel-mueller-art-4889451
Non-soccer tales from Cote d’Ivoire: For those Nigerians who console themselves about the current hardship by comparing our country to neighbouring West African ...
punchng.com/non-soccer-tales-from-cote-divoire/
Natalia Kaczmarek Shatters Decades-Old Record in Spectacular Season Opener: Natalia Kaczmarek, the 26-year-old Polish sprinter, has kicked off the new season ...
polanddaily24.com/natalia-kaczmarek-shatters-decades-old-record-in-spectacular-season-opener/sport/36244
‘Get the man a Greggs for crying out loud!’ The world reacts to the Hardest Geezer’s epic run across Africa
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There from the start: Ford looks back on a century of motorsport in SA: Founder Henry Ford famously quoted that motor racing began five minutes after the second ...
iol.co.za/motoring/there-from-the-start-ford-looks-back-on-a-century-of-motorsport-in-sa-7382a7ba-738d-4391-8a83-3a3c36dc36d6
South Africa: Pretoria residents react to news of Oscar Pistorius release from jail | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/01/05/south-africa-pretoria-residents-react-to-news-of-oscar-pistorius-release-from-jail/
Worthing man running length of Africa completes longest day: Russell Cook, from West Sussex, runs 110.12km (68.4 miles) through Ivory Coast in a single day.
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How my power trip led to an extra steak on the braai: I visited all 14 Eskom power stations this year to meet the people running them — and made a bet I don’t ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/insight/2023-12-29-how-my-power-trip-led-to-an-extra-steak-on-the-braai/
Paid articlePaid IN PICS | Fashionistas rub shoulders with racing fans at the 163rd L’Ormarins Kings Plate
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2024-01-07-in-pics--fashionistas-rub-shoulders-with-racing-fans-at-the-163rd-lormarins-kings-plate/
Paid articlePaid More than R1m a month being invested in Paris 2024 hopefuls, say Sascoc: More than R1m a month is being pumped into South Africa's top Olympic and Paralympic ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/sport/2023-12-22-more-than-r1m-a-month-being-invested-in-paris-2024-hopefuls-say-sascoc/
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South Africa hope new players hit the ground running
reuters.com/sports/cricket/south-africa-hope-new-players-hit-ground-running-2023-12-09/
Seven Wacky (And Boozy) Races Around The World: Alcohol, food, costumes and ... wife carrying? Around the world, people have imbued weirdness and fun into the ...
worldcrunch.com/food-travel/fun-races-around-the-world
South Africa withdraws 2027 Women's World Cup bid: South Africa withdraws its bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027 to focus on an improved bid for the 2031 ...
bbc.com/sport/football/67524726
How to oust the ANC: make it a Jardine vs Cyril fight: If the MPC could agree on Roger Jardine, running a US-style campaign with him as the figurehead would ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2023-12-10-how-to-oust-the-anc-make-it-a-jardine-vs-cyril-fight/
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I started a running group for black women to encourage people like me: Natasha Thompson shares her inspirational story of creating a community of Black women who ...
metro.co.uk/2023/11/25/started-black-girls-run-uk-encourage-black-women-run-19859656/
East London man runs 365 marathons in 365 days for charity: An east London fitness fanatic has run 365 marathons in 365 days around public spaces in Redbridge ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24010018.east-london-man-runs-365-marathons-365-days-charity/
Nedbank’s white CEO pick raises race concerns: Organisations representing black business have criticised the appointment of Jason Quinn as Nedbank CEO as a ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2023-11-26-nedbanks-white-ceo-pick-raises-race-concerns/
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South Africa hope new players hit the ground running: Having rested a number of leading players, the hosts have named batters Matthew Breetzke and Donovan ...
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/south-africa-hope-new-players-hit-the-ground-running-3490626
Elite British runner forced to pull out of race after being mugged at knifepoint in South Africa
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Nedbank names Jason Quinn as CEO designate: Nedbank on Wednesday announced Jason Quinn as the bank's CEO designate.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-11-22-nedbank-names-jason-quinn-as-ceo-designate/
Bonginkosi Madikizela’s political comeback bid flops: Former Western Cape human settlements MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela’s bid to stage a spectacular comeback ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2023-11-12-bonginkosi-madikizelas-political-comeback-bid-flops/
Paid articlePaid Sport is the glue that binds the nation, and this government applied that glue: The Springbok team that flew South Africa’s flag high in France in 2023 was a ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-11-02-sport-is-the-glue-that-binds-the-nation-and-this-government-applied-that-glue/
School visit to a mine ‘changed everything’ for Hendrina manager: As a youngster growing up in Mamelodi, all Tebogo Lekalakala wanted was to become a vet ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2023-11-12-school-visit-to-a-mine-changed-everything-for-hendrina-manager/
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Owen Doyle: New trends for replacements take rugby beyond what the laws originally intended
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/10/30/owen-doyle-new-replacements-trends-take-rugby-beyond-what-the-laws-originally-intended/
Mphakathi tells how gruelling ultra marathons fine-tuned him for People's Race crown
timeslive.co.za/sport/2023-11-06-mphakathi-tells-how-gruelling-ultra-marathons-fine-tuned-him-for-peoples-race-crown/
Agriculture department denies it’s imposing race-based quotas on exports: Weekend reports suggested that the government had slipped in new rules to bar farms ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-13-agriculture-department-denies-its-imposing-race-based-quotas-on-exports/
Tom Curry’s racial allegation and possible Mbongeni Mbonambi suspension would really hit the Springboks - Gregor Paul
nzherald.co.nz/sport/tom-currys-racial-allegation-and-possible-mbongeni-mbonambi-suspension-would-really-hit-the-springboks-gregor-paul/HVREEHGOLFBMDKQLQYABEQVJNM/
Irvette van Zyl’s talent and tenacity give her a chance at Soweto Marathon: The 36-year-old three-time winner of the event, is just trying to enjoy the last few ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/2023-10-30-irvette-van-zyls-talent-and-tenacity-give-her-a-chance-at-soweto-marathon/
Paid articlePaid The good, the bad and the ugly in history of Kenya's women sports: The lives of sportswomen are replete with achievements and suffering; their issues are ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-in-history-of-kenya-s-women-sports-4432192
Quick Glance: China's Shift in Women's Role
- The gathering of women is a pomp-filled affair at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Officials confirmed a shift in the government’s thinking about the role of women in society.
- For decades, the government has emphasized gender equality, but this message was absent in this year's opening address.
- China needs more births to reverse a demographic decline that could impact economic growth.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Workers Suffered 600 Unreported Injuries, Amputations: Musk’s disregard for worker safety was made clear when he discouraged yellow safety ...
thedailybeast.com/elon-musks-spacex-workers-suffered-600-unreported-injuries-amputations
BTTA Soars to New Heights : To host Africa Youth and Commonwealth Youth Championships Official in Windhoek for IFFT Gender Programme Youth team also in Windhoek ...
thegazette.news/sport/btta-soars-to-new-heights/
Mauritius by bike – a humbling race through a land of contrasts and contradictions
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-31-mauritius-by-bike-a-land-of-contrasts-and-contradictions/
Tata banishes Soweto steep hill nightmare: The irony is not lost on Ntsindiso ‘Tata’ Mphakathi that he ‘won’ the Soweto Marathon at the same spot where his ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/sport/2023-11-12-tata-banishes-soweto-steep-hill-nightmare/
Paid articlePaid Rugby World Cup 2023: A logical look at the Bongi Mbonambi race slur accusation - Paul Lewis
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Ebru Yaral is forced to return to South Africa in an unusual race around the world. What's next for the sailor.
These are the world's leading science and technology hotspots
The Global Innovation Index by the World Intellectual Property Organization recognises 15 ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/10/innovation-technology-wipo-countries-ranking/
Soweto Marathon women's record will fall on Sunday, predicts holder Van Zyl: Irvette van Zyl is predicting that the Soweto Marathon women’s record she holds ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/2023-11-02-soweto-marathon-womens-record-will-fall-on-sunday-predicts-holder-van-zyl/
Elon Musk’s first year at Twitter ‘hugely damaging’, experts say: The billionaire’s first anniversary as X owner has brought new criticism of his running of the ...
news.stv.tv/world/elon-musks-first-year-at-twitter-hugely-damaging-experts-say
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter and Causes Chaos
- Elon Musk has negatively impacted Twitter in many ways - for users, advertisers, the internet at large, and potentially even for democracy.
- Musk now offers an imprecisely defined revenue-sharing model for larger accounts, allowing them to earn money from ad impressions around their posts.
- The For You Feed, X's algorithmic fire hose that shows you posts it believes you'll like instead of posts you explicitly want to see, is actually quite good.
- It helps me avoid posts that I might actually like.
Police must win the hi-tech race against switched-on criminals: Crooks have been quick to embrace the digital age, but we can beat them at their own game ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2023-10-29-police-must-win-the-hi-tech-race-against-switched-on-criminals/
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Zuma Film Festival 2023: Corporation receives 3,293 entries: The 13th edition of the Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF) opens its global call for entries from 15 June 15 ...
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These are the world's leading science and technology hotspots
The Global Innovation Index by the World Intellectual Property Organization recognises 15 ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/10/innovation-technology-wipo-countries-ranking/
‘Innovative solutions for African problems’ — Keke Malakele enables young people to grasp the future
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-12-innovative-solutions-for-african-problems-keke-malakele-enables-young-people-to-grasp-the-future/
South Africa: Residents Go Without Power for Days in Ekurhuleni Suburbs - South African News Briefs - Novem...
allafrica.com/stories/202311070035.html
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