Africa is home to some of the world’s largest and most unique deserts, including the Sahara, Namib and Kalahari. Increasingly, these deserts and other parts of the continent with desert and semi-desert characteristics, host a wide range of footraces, making Africa the premier international desert running destination. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, various... Continue Reading →
Africa is home to three of the world’s largest deserts – the Sahara, Namib, and Kalahari, as well as many semi-desert areas. Increasingly, these locations host a wide range of footraces, making Africa the premier international desert running destination. This calendar highlights the desert footraces to be held in 2020 in various parts of Africa.... Continue Reading →
Don’t be fooled by the heading, this is not the new lyrics of the well-known Roxette song or a juicy love story from the recent Kalahari Augrabries Extreme Marathon (KAEM). Instead, when it is hot in the Kalahari Desert, things can go wrong, and if you run with a weak heart, there could be grave... Continue Reading →
Many South Africans are using their participation in sporting activities from running marathons to climbing mountains to raise awareness and funds for social causes and to make a difference in society. Supported by the reach and popularity of social media as well as crowdfunding platforms, these initiatives have the increased potential to influence meaningful change.... Continue Reading →
The 2018 Fire and Ice Ultra in Iceland was a tough and challenging race in a special part of the world. I returned to South Africa with many fond memories of Iceland, the race itself, and people who I met before and during the race. Iceland is called the land of fire and ice for... Continue Reading →
The Cows are all about FUNdraising for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation and supporting children with cancer. They represent people with a passion for life and a desire to support initiatives that make a difference. The energy of the herd is infectious and with the motto ‘Love Living Life’, there is no stopping the stampede. The... Continue Reading →
Millions of young girls in South Africa, and across the African continent, miss days of school because they cannot afford sanitary products during their monthly menstrual period cycle. Some of them must resort to using old pieces of cloth or newspapers as an unhygienic substitute, which in turn could cause them to lose more days... Continue Reading →
Dean Wight is a sales representative for global sports brand, Asics, in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Dean started running in 1979 when he was only 11 years old. This week Dean turned 50, and he is still passionate about road running. He is also helping other runners in KwaZulu-Natal achieve their goals, and over... Continue Reading →
Saray Khumalo is a Mandela Libraries ambassador, a social entrepreneur, mother of two boys, and executive in a distinguished financial institution in South Africa. She is an avid mountain climber and currently holds the record for the highest altitude climb for a black African female. Over time, she has demonstrated her commitment to making a... Continue Reading →
Youthzones is the flagship programme of the Foundation for a Safe South Africa, founded by Roelf Meyer in 2009. Its raison d'être is to assist the poorest of the poor to take ownership of their lives and contribute positively to their communities, thereby making South Africa a safe and healthy society. Youthzones started with the... Continue Reading →
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