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The Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon is set to take on double the excitement this year, as it will also serve as the SA Half Marathon Championships following a breakthrough agreement by organisers.

Nelson Mandela Bay female boxer Owethu Rula is set to step onto the global stage as she vies for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) female flyweight title this August.

Ben Sinuka Primary School edged out Samuel Nongongo Primary School 3-2 in a thrilling match to claim victory at the first Blue Ribbon Gqeberha Soccer Tournament, held this weekend at Wolfson Stadium

10km and 5km races begin at Pollok Beach in Summerstrand

The event is part of the EPA participation league and is proudly hosted by Sibaleka Nani Athletics Club.

The fifth edition of the fast-growing race was held at the SANDF army base, Forest Hill Sport Grounds, in Gqeberha.

The race will double as the SA championships A powerhouse lineup of South Africa's finest professional road runners is gearing up to electrify the 12th edition of the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon.

South African long-distance veteran Stephen Mokoka will be among the elite athletes chasing top honours at the 12th edition of the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon at Pollok Beach on Saturday.

The province's leading female athletes intend to use the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon to improve their personal best times at Pollok Beach on Saturday.

Though his time was cut short, former Highbury FC coach Kabelo Sibiya says he has left Gqeberha with his head held high and a heart full of pride.