Reigning Soweto Marathon champion Neheng Khatala is poised to make her debut at the prestigious Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town.

The 2025 athletics season is now in full swing, and the Hollywood Athletics Club is not only continuing to grow the social masses, but the elite stable of Purple Stars is also growing in stature. With some recent big signings, we have a look at who to look out for on the road in Hollywood Purple this season.

Hollywood Athletics Club’s newest recruit Gerda Steyn is relishing the chance to run in famous Purple and is laser-focused on defending her Two Oceans and Comrades Marathon crowns.