Known by his clan name ‘Mageba’, speedster Simphiwe Zulu has a running career spanning over 30 years. Once a basketball player at school and a good one at that, he was introduced to running by his PE teacher, who entered him into a 10km race which he went on to win. And from there, Zulu found his calling and never looked back.

Having been brought up in an active, sporty family alongside brothers that excelled both on and off the pitch, Hollywood Athletics Club member Nontuthuko Mashimane has attempted all the sports that you can think of. However, it is running that inspired her most and is a sport that she now not only has dedicated her life to, but also used to inspire many and bring about change and hope for many.

George Sithole caught up with Mathews ‘the General’ Leeto. With a 02:09 Marathon PB and numerous 10km and Half Marathon victories under his belt, he’s remains Hollywood AC’s brightest Purple Stars.

Hailing from Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare, Rutendo Nyahora has become a force to be reckoned with on the South African running scene. George Sithole caught up with her.

Hollywood Athletics Club sub-elite athlete Letokuhle Letsoalo has made the difficult decision along with her coach, Mark Wolff, to skip this year’s edition of the Ultimate Human Race, the Comrades Marathon. Cuan Walker caught up with her.