Carla Spangenberg set a new course record Voet van Afrika Marathon
September 25, 2025  
It was another action-packed weekend for Nedbank Running Club athletes, with standout victories, podium finishes, and even a new course record across South Africa.

At the Significance Run 10km, Bright Mikolongwe raced to victory in 32:22.

The Exxaro Road Race Challenge produced a wave of podiums. Likeleli Majara dominated the women’s 21km in 1:17:03, with Florence Nyaingiri close behind in 3rd (1:18:03) and Elizabeth Jeruiyot Chemweno rounding out the top 10 (1:27:10). In the women’s 10km, Shanike Jordaan impressed with 5th place (41:06) and 1st junior title, while Tebogo Keganneng Mokgosinyane placed 6th (41:11, 1st in 40–49) and veteran Charne Bosman finished 8th (41:32, 2nd in 40–49).

Down in the Eastern Cape, the NMB Gelvandale 10km saw Andile Motwana clock a superb 30:23 for 2nd in the men’s race. The women’s race was a Nedbank 1–2, with Refeloe Solomons taking the win in 38:50, followed by Kelly van Vliet in 39:28.

At the historic Voet van Afrika Marathon, Lloyd Bosman claimed a commanding win in the men’s 42.2km (2:31:12), with teammate Mpendulo Sigwadi 6th in 3:03:14. In the women’s marathon, Carla Spangenberg ran a superb 3:16:08 to win and set a new course record. The men’s 21.1km produced a Nedbank 1–2 through Mandlenkosi Tuna (1:07:56) and Bruce Maboza (1:10:38), with Someleze Makhunzi finishing 9th (1:25:43). On the women’s side, Kezia Matthysen was 3rd in the 10km (45:23, 2nd junior), while Petra Oerson secured 9th (52:19).

Nedbank also shone on the trails. In the 27km trail run, Francois Maquassa (2:04:19) and Johan Oerson (2:09:21) finished 1st and 3rd, while in the 13.5km men’s race, Selwyn Matthews won in 55:50, with Wayne April 3rd (57:01) and Sihle Mapukata 7th (1:14:20).

Strong performances continued at the SAPS Polmed 10km, where Mziwenkosi Mjaja took 3rd in a fast 30:41. Meanwhile, at the Waterfall City Marathon 10km, Kabelo Melamu broke the tape to claim victory in 31:05.

The ABSA Run Your City Joburg 10K brought more big results against top-class competition. In the men’s race, Aklilu Asfaw placed 4th in 28:51, followed by Thabang Mosiako in 6th (29:05) and Namakoe Nkhasi in 7th (29:11).

On the women’s side, Florence Nyaingiri secured 2nd in 35:14, with Naomy Jerono 4th (36:41) and Samantha Coetzer 6th (36:52).

There were also category wins and podiums: Edward Mothibi took 2nd in the men’s 40–49 age group (30:38), Helena Joubert placed 3rd in the women’s 40–49 (38:40), Dalene Sonnekus finished 2nd in the women’s 60–69 (46:36), while Ezna Flattery topped the women’s 60–69 category (45:57). Ingrid Koster claimed 2nd in the masters race (43:40), and junior Kai Hattingh took 2nd (43:52)

From fast city 10kms to trail runs and record-breaking marathons, Nedbank Running Club athletes once again flew the #GreenDreamTeam flag high with pride this past week.. Congratulations to all our athletes!