South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee president Barry Hendricks says government does not have the power to suspend or dissolve a sports federation.
Newly crowned Women's 5 000m SA champion Tayla Kavanagh was delighted with running a personal best at the Athletics SA Senior Track and Field Championships in Stellenbosch despite narrowly missing out on the national record.
Athletics South Africa has named a strong 24-member team for the upcoming World Relay Championships taking place in Gaborone, Botswana from 2 to 3 May 2026.
Athletics South Africa vice-president John Mathane has dismissed suggestions he is eyeing the presidency, insisting he is merely holding the fort during a turbulent period for the federation.
A storm is brewing in South African athletics, with world governing body World Athletics having issued a stern warning to the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee over what it views as government interference.
With Athletics South Africa (ASA) confirming that the Senior Track and Field Championships will take place in Stellenbosch from 16–18 April, World Student Games bronze medallist Gardeo Isaacs has told SABC Sporthe is thrilled at the prospect of competing in front of his home supporters.