{"id":6736,"date":"2026-08-02T15:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T13:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=188554"},"modified":"2026-08-02T15:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T13:20:10","slug":"neheng-khatala-claims-maiden-totalsports-womens-race-victory-in-durban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/neheng-khatala-claims-maiden-totalsports-womens-race-victory-in-durban\/","title":{"rendered":"Neheng Khatala Claims Maiden Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Victory in Durban"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Years in the making, Lesotho\u2019s national record holder, Neheng Khatala, secured her maiden Totalsports Women\u2019s Race victory in Durban on Sunday, 02 August 2026 in a time of 32:06.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so excited to be part of the race today,\u201d said a very happy Khatala. \u201cIt\u2019s been a good year for me. The race was great and the route is fast. We tried to push the pace, but unfortunately the wind made it difficult. The ladies were very strong, so we maintained the pace together. At around the 5km mark, I knew I was going to win the race. I\u2019m very grateful, and I\u2019m also happy for the other ladies. Winning is always on my mind. As an athlete, you always have to aim to win. If it doesn\u2019t happen, it doesn\u2019t happen, but you need to stay mentally strong and always strive for the win or the best possible position.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCrossing the finish line first today means a lot to me,\u201d she added. \u201cDurban is where I set my national record. I missed it today, but I think if it hadn\u2019t been for the wind, I would have run faster. I love this race. The organisers take great care of us, the event is exceptionally well organised, and everything is just perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emma Pallant-Browne (Great Britain) came in second, while Friday Ndinda (Kenya) finished third.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Durban once again delivered on every level. We witnessed impressive performances from our elite athletes, while thousands of women took to the streets alongside family and friends to celebrate the start of Women\u2019s Month in a truly uplifting atmosphere,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly rewarding to see runners of all ages and abilities embracing the event, whether they were chasing a podium finish, a personal best or simply enjoying the experience together. We\u2019d like to extend our sincere appreciation to Totalsports, our valued sponsors and partners, every entrant, and all the family members, friends and supporters whose continued support enables us to create an event that not only showcases elite racing but also inspires communities to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Durban has set the tone for a memorable Women\u2019s Month celebration, and we look forward to carrying this incredible energy and positive spirit to the Mother City when the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race takes place in Cape Town on Sunday, 09 August, followed by the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race in Joburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Nikki Crous, Head of Marketing at Totalsports, the Durban race was the perfect way to kick off Women\u2019s Month, uniting thousands of women in celebration of health, empowerment and community.<\/p>\n

\u201cDurban delivered an exceptional edition of the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race, with remarkable performances from our elite athletes and an electric atmosphere created by thousands of participants. It is always inspiring to see women of all ages and fitness levels come together in celebration of health, empowerment and the joy of movement. We extend our sincere appreciation to every runner, sponsor, volunteer and partner whose passion, commitment and support made the day such a resounding success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another unforgettable Totalsports Women\u2019s Race.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION: 2026 Totalsports Women\u2019s Race<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Sunday, 02 August 2026 \/ Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Durban
Winner: Neheng Khatala (Lesotho) \/ 32:06<\/p>\n

2. Sunday, 9 August 2026 \/ Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Cape Town
Start Venue:
\u2022 10km Start: Darling Street, Cape Town
\u2022 5km Start: Castle Street
Finish Venue: Grand Parade, Cape Town<\/p>\n

3. Sunday, 16 August 2026 \/ Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Joburg
Start Venue: Orange Road and Buffalo Road Junction, Marks Park
Finish Venue: Orange Road and Buffalo Road Junction, Marks Park<\/p>\n

LIVE PERFORMANCE: Renowned for her electrifying performances and chart-topping hits spanning Kwaito, House, Gqom, Amapiano and Afropop, South African music powerhouse Busiswa will perform live at the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race in Durban on Sunday, 02 August, Cape Town on Sunday, 09 August, and Johannesburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026, ensuring participants and supporters enjoy an unforgettable race-day experience both on and off the route.<\/p>\n

CHARITY SUPPORT: The Totalsports Women\u2019s Race proudly supports PinkDrive, a non-profit company (NPC) dedicated to increasing breast cancer awareness, providing education, and offering free services to medically uninsured individuals across South Africa.<\/p>\n

Like our Facebook page: Women\u2019s Race \/ The PinkDrive
Follow us on Instagram: Women\u2019s Race \/ PinkDrive
Hashtag: #Totalsports #TotalsportsWomensRace #LoveTheRun #PinkDrive
WhatsApp Line: 064 815 4116<\/p>\n

For more information on PinkDrive visit www.pinkdrive.org For further information on the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race visit www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za<\/p>\n

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Author<\/strong>: Jacky McClean from NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/a> on behalf of Totalsports Women\u2019s Race<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Years in the making, Lesotho\u2019s national record holder, Neheng Khatala, secured her maiden Totalsports Women\u2019s Race victory in Durban on Sunday, 02 August 2026 in a time of 32:06. \u201cI\u2019m so excited to be part of the race today,\u201d said a very happy Khatala. \u201cIt\u2019s been a good year for me. The race was great …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","autoblue_enabled":true,"autoblue_custom_message":"","autoblue_shares":[{"did":"did:plc:revymtt5qssww7e7avbruzic","date":"2026-08-02T13:46:10+00:00","uri":"at:\/\/did:plc:revymtt5qssww7e7avbruzic\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3ms44mja5ko2x","response":"{\"uri\":\"at:\/\/did:plc:revymtt5qssww7e7avbruzic\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3ms44mja5ko2x\",\"cid\":\"bafyreihjz7dzidnex3m3ioh6diatat3w2lqm7r4jwtdi6taqdoprcxptmu\",\"commit\":{\"cid\":\"bafyreieienlkinba7as7pphpc6hyhdwmxoass7ohn7joo2w3h7iowxg4vm\",\"rev\":\"3ms44mjafeo2x\"},\"validationStatus\":\"valid\"}"}],"autoblue_post_url":"","autoblue_publish_document":false,"republication-tracker-tool-hide-widget":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[29],"class_list":["type-post","category-news","tag-mypr-africa","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6736","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6736"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6736\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6736"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6736"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6736"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}