If 2025 proved anything, it is that our Purple Team isn’t just growing, we are thriving and showing South Africa what teamwork, commitment and passion look like on the road.
South Africa’s road running fraternity is set for a defining moment as ultra-distance champions Tete Dijana and Edward Mothibi line-up in Durban for their first official race in the colours of the Hollywood Athletics Club at the Best of the Best Marathon.
Hollywood Athletics Club – Mlazi HUB time trials are maximum-effort runs over a set distance to assess fitness and pacing.
Hollywood Athletics Club has significantly boosted its elite contingent ahead of the upcoming Comrades Marathon season with the high-profile signings of Comrades Marathon champions Tete Dijana and Edward Mothibi, who will now compete in the club’s iconic purple and yellow colours.
Excitement is building ahead of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Joburg 10km, taking place on Heritage Day, 24 September. Cuan Walker takes a look at the Hollywood Athletics Club elites to keep an eye on.
Gerda Steyn put in a brilliant performance to finish second in a time of 35:51 at the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km on Saturday. She now turns her attention to the Cape Town Marathon. Thathe Msimango chatted to her.
