NEDBANK RUNNING CLUB SHINES AT THE 2025 TOTALSPORTS TWO OCEANS MARATHON

Cape Town once again played host to the world’s most beautiful marathon – the 2025 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon – and the Green Dream Team of the Nedbank Running Club were there to defend their titles and chase gold. While not everything went according to plan, the team proved their grit and depth, delivering top performances across both the ultra and half marathon events.

ULTRA MARATHON (56KM): GOLD GLORY FOR THE GREEN TEAM

In the men’s ultra-marathon, Lucky Mohale rose to the occasion with a determined run. With teammates Onalenna Konkhobe and Lloyd Bosman falling out of contention, Mohale dug deep and battled cramps from 48km to finish in 3rd place with a time of 03:11:27, earning a well-deserved gold medal.

“I'm very happy with my place. I was cramping from 48km, so I just needed to maintain my pace to finish top 3. I'm hoping next time to do better now that I know the problem,” said Mohale post-race.

Joining him in the gold medal ranks was Sithembiso Mqhele, who held his form to place 8th in 03:14:13, further strengthening the club’s elite presence.

In the women’s race, Dikeledi Majara delivered a consistent and composed effort, finishing 5th in 03:46:24. She was joined in the top 10 by teammates Landie Greyling and Deanné Laubscher, finishing 9th (03:57:39) and 10th (03:59:12) respectively — both securing gold medals for the team.

“I am absolutely elated,” said Greyling. “I dreamed of this day and dreamed of this goal, but to actually make it a reality is just unbelievable. I am so grateful.
It was really nice seeing the other Green Team ladies around me – it gave me inspiration – and then all of the supporters on the route were absolutely incredible.”

HALF MARATHON: 

In the competitive half marathon, Nedbank athletes also stood tall. Namakoe Nkhasi powered through to claim 3rd place in 01:04:49, with Thabang Mosiako not far behind in 7th place in 01:06:13. Both runners claimed gold medals, once again showing the team’s strength in the shorter distance.

But perhaps the most inspiring moment of the day came from Ipeleng Khunou, affectionately known as “Crazy Legs.” Living with Septo Optic Dysplasia, Ipeleng completed the 21.1km race supported by his crutches, finishing in 03:40:09. His remarkable courage and perseverance reminded everyone what the heart of running is truly about.

A RACE TO REMEMBER

With seven gold medals, multiple top-10 finishes, and stories that uplifted the entire running community, the 2025 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon was another memorable milestone for the Nedbank Running Club.

To every athlete who wore the green with pride this past weekend – whether chasing podiums or inspiring through sheer willpower – we salute you. Here's to passion, perseverance, and pushing beyond limits.

We’ll see you on the road to the next finish line.

A WINNING WEEKEND FOR THE GREEN DREAM TEAM

It was a sensational weekend for the Nedbank Running Club, with green vests blazing across finish lines nationwide as our athletes delivered stellar performances and scooped top spots at multiple events.

It was a day of dominance for the green dream team at the BNAC Marathon on April 13, as Nedbank Running Club athletes shattered records and stormed to victory in style.

Bright Mikolongwe made a statement in his 48km ultra debut, winning the men’s race in 02:50:57—beating the previous record by nearly 7 minutes. Chrizell Roberts followed suit with a phenomenal run in the women’s ultra, slashing over 20 minutes off the previous record to claim top honours in 03:39:56.

In the standard marathon, Ilse Marais flew the Nedbank flag high, clinching the women’s 42.2km title in a strong 03:19:25—capping off a remarkable day for the club.

More Wins Across the Map

At Great Brak 10km, Selwyn Matthews grabbed 1st place, flying the Nedbank flag high in the Western Cape.

Rika Rossouw powered to victory at the North West Duathlon Championships, being crowned first female overall.

The Mall of the North event saw more green on the podium:

In the 10km, Alex Aphane stormed to 1st place in 34:17, with Makwena Kobo not far behind in 3rd at 35:15. In the 21km, Isaac Moshia claimed 3rd with an impressive 1:10:24.

At the AGN 1 Mile Champs, young talent Leandri Pretorius took 1st place in the 14–16 years category, continuing the club’s streak of youth excellence.

In the grueling Chatsworth 52km, our endurance stars once again delivered, in the men’s open, Ncedisani Phungula and Nkosinathi Duma took 2nd and 3rd respectively.

At the KZN 5km Championships, Rylee-Kai Challenor earned a podium finish with a solid 3rd place in the junior category, clocking 18:23 and Tao Challenor stole the spotlight at the KZN 1 Mile Championships, taking 1st place in the u13 division with a winning time of 6:01.

Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K: Elite Class Performances

In Gqeberha, the green team went toe-to-toe with top athletes from across the continent:

Aklilu Asfaw finished 4th overall in a time of 28:03, followed closely by Namakoe Nkhasi in 6th with a time of 28:20 —both showing true class in a fiercely competitive field. Regardt Hattingh ran the 10km in 31:22, claiming 1st place in the junior category.
In the women’s race, Selam Gebre ran a strong race in 31:50 finishing 2nd overall.

From ultra-marathon triumphs and record-breaking performances to rising juniors making waves, this past weekend showcased the depth, talent, and spirit of the Nedbank Running Club. With grit, heart, and team pride, our athletes continue to fly the green flag with honor.

We are excited to announce that we partnered with DOTWATCH.

Now you don’t have to worry where your family members or friends is on the route while doing a running or cycling event.

You will know exactly how they are progressing and when they can expect at the finish line.

Dotwatch, a new tracking App which allows friends and family to follow athletes on a GPX route file during races. The app also enables them to send messages, photos, and short videos to their followers while they are participating in the event.

Just click on the links below.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bisnetis.dotwatch 

https://apps.apple.com/za/app/dotwatch/id6738303876