Polokwane Municipality

16/06/2026

14/06/2026

HE CAME, HE SAW, HE FINISHED… AND COMRADES IS STILL RECOVERING FROM THE AUDACITY

Lucas Bopape of Polokwane Municipality finished the 2026 Comrades Marathon, clean and clear, no asterisks, no “almosts,” no unfinished business left on the road.

From Durban’s early stirrings to the long, unforgiving stretch into Pietermaritzburg, he moved with the calm of a man who knows that in Comrades, you don’t wrestle the road—you negotiate with it. And he negotiated well. Step by step, hill by hill, he kept his promise to the distance.

They say Comrades has a way of separating intention from ex*****on. Lucas made sure his intention found its way to ex*****on. When the legs began to debate and the hills grew political, he simply kept walking the talk.

In the end, while many stories on the route are about struggle, his is about completion: he came, he saw, and most importantly—he finished.

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14/06/2026

MOKGADI KOLA IS PROVING THAT CONSISTENCY IS A SUPERPOWER

While most of us were enjoying a relaxed Sunday morning, Mokgadi Kola was busy taking on one of the toughest races on the planet - one kilometre at a time.

Starting at 5:30 AM, Mokgadi showed remarkable determination through Westville, Pinetown, Kloof and Drummond, refusing to let the famous Comrades hills have the final say.

After more than 6 hours on the road, she had already conquered over 43 km and was still pushing forward with the same grit and determination that define every Comrades runner.

Let's be honest - after six hours, many of us would struggle to stay awake, let alone keep running.

Keep going, Prudence. Every step is a victory and Polokwane is cheering you all the way to the finish line.

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14/06/2026

LUCAS TISANE IS SHOWING THAT GRIT HAS NO FINISH LINE

Lucas Tisane set off at 5:00 AM and got straight down to business, cruising through Westville and Pinetown with the kind of confidence that suggested he had already made friends with the road.

Then came the famous Comrades hills, where many runners start negotiating with their legs, lungs and life choices. But Lucas kept moving, proving that determination is sometimes just taking one more step when every muscle says otherwise.

After more than 6 hours on the road, Lucas had already conquered over 42 km of the Ultimate Human Race. At this stage, most people would be looking for a comfortable chair and a cold drink, but Lucas was still out there collecting kilometres like they're municipal service points.

The pace may change, the hills may get steeper, but the mission remains the same: keep moving forward.

Polokwane is proud of you, Lucas! Keep digging deep and chasing that finish line.

14/06/2026

MATSIRI MOKGOKONG IS PROVING THAT PERSISTENCE IS A SUPERPOWER

When the Comrades Marathon started testing legs, lungs and willpower, Matsiri Mokgokong answered with one simple response: "I'm still going."

Starting at 5:15 AM, Matsiri tackled the famous hills, conquered Kloof, pushed through Drummond and kept moving forward while many of us were comfortably seated, enjoying breakfast and scrolling through our phones.

After nearly 6 hours on the road, Matsiri had already covered more than 45 km, with an impressive current pace of 7:02/km—proof that he was getting stronger as the race went on.

The Comrades Marathon is often described as the Ultimate Human Race, and Matsiri is showing exactly why: grit, determination and the refusal to quit when the going gets tough.

Keep pushing, Matsiri! Polokwane is cheering you on all the way to the finish line.

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14/06/2026

SKA FELA MOYA BRA STEVE MOYA

Steve Moya set off at 5:15 AM with a simple plan: keep moving forward and make every kilometre count. From Westville to Pinetown, he settled into a steady rhythm, proving that Comrades is not won by rushing—it's conquered by persistence.

By the time he reached Drummond, Steve had already spent more than five hours on the road, maintaining a solid pace while tackling the unforgiving hills of the Ultimate Human Race.

At the time of this update, Steve had clocked 5:50:02, with just over 39 km remaining. While most people would be thinking about lunch and an afternoon nap, Bra Steve was busy running the equivalent of a marathon—with another marathon still waiting ahead.

Your fighting spirit is inspiring. Keep pushing, Bra Steve - Polokwane is behind you every step of the way.

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14/06/2026

THABANA MOKGOHLOA IS MAKING THE HILLS WORK OVERTIME

Thabana Mokgohloa started his Comrades journey at 5:30 AM and quickly settled into a rhythm that said, "I'm here for the long haul."

From Westville to Pinetown, he was cruising at a pace that had the route wondering who gave him permission to make it look so easy. Even Kloof's famous hills couldn't slow his determination for long.

By Drummond, Thabana had already spent over 5 hours on the road, maintaining an impressive 7:07/km average pace, with more than 45 km still ahead.

At this point, most people would be looking for a couch, a blanket and a strong cup of coffee. Thabana? He's busy conquering one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world.

Keep pushing, Mokone! Polokwane is cheering you on every step of the way.

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14/06/2026

JOHANNES KAROS MOSEHLA IS MAKING EVERY STEP COUNT

Johannes Karos Mosehla came out of the blocks like he had somewhere important to be, clocking an impressive 6:04/km in the early stages and cruising through Westville and Pinetown with confidence.

Then came Kloof - the part of Comrades where even your knees start asking for a lift. But tate Mosehla dug deep, conquered the hills and kept pushing forward.

At the time of the update, he had already spent 5 hours and 29 minutes on the road, maintained an average pace of 7:17/km, and still had over 40 km to go. That's the equivalent of finishing one marathon and deciding, "You know what? Let me do another one!"

Johannes is proving that endurance isn't about speed—it's about refusing to quit.

Polokwane is proud of you, tate Mosehla! Keep those legs moving and that finish line in your sights.

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14/06/2026

PATIENCE MBOWENI IN FULL CONTROL

True to her name, Patience Mboweni approached the Comrades Marathon with patience and determination. Starting steadily at 5:15 AM, she maintained a consistent pace through Westville, Pinetown, Kloof and Winston Park before reaching Drummond after more than five hours on the road.

At the time of the update, Patience had already covered a remarkable distance and still had over 42 km to go—proving that endurance and mental strength are just as important as speed.

We salute her commitment and fighting spirit as she continues her journey towards the finish line.

Go Patience, go! Polokwane is proud of you.

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14/06/2026

FROM TRAFFIC COP TO MARATHON MACHINE

While most of us are still hitting the snooze button at 5:00 am, Reginald is already 5.5km deep into a marathon. ​Steady Start: He kicked things off with a pace of 07:12 min/km for the first 5.5km.

​He really hit his stride through Pinetown, dropping his pace to an impressive 05:58 min/km—clearly, he wasn't looking to get a ticket for going too slow.

​Even as the kilometers piled up, he maintained a solid, disciplined pace between 06:27 and 07:06 min/km through the tougher sections of the route.
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With an average pace of 06:45 min/km, Reginald is proving that he has the stamina to go the distance—whether it's on the road or patrolling the city.

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