The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is set to kick off in Cape Town this weekend. The event features a 56km Ultra Marathon on Saturday and a 21.1km Half Marathon on Sunday. Over 30,000 runners are expected to participate in the iconic event. A new board was appointed to improve race standards after last year's disruptions. Elvis Presslin spoke to our very own SAfm producer and runner, Marumo Kekana, who will be participating in the 56km Ultra Marathon tomorrow

The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is set to kick off in Cape Town this weekend. The event features a 56km Ultra Marathon on Saturday and a 21.1km Half Marathon on Sunday. Over 30,000 runners are expected to participate in the iconic event. A new board was appointed to improve race standards after last year's disruptions. Elvis Presslin spoke to our very own SAfm producer and runner, Marumo Kekana, who will be participating in the 56km Ultra Marathon tomorrow

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The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon kicks off this weekend

The Democratic Alliance is gearing up for its Federal Congress in Midrand this weekend. Over 2,000 delegates are expected, with several candidates vying for the top leadership positions. The congress will also consider constitutional amendments and policy proposals. Voting for Federal Council positions has already begun. The event is set to be the party's biggest yet. For analysis on the matter, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mohale Ernest Selelo, Political analyst and Lecturer, at the University of Limpopo

The Democratic Alliance is gearing up for its Federal Congress in Midrand this weekend. Over 2,000 delegates are expected, with several candidates vying for the top leadership positions. The congress will also consider constitutional amendments and policy proposals. Voting for Federal Council positions has already begun. The event is set to be the party's biggest yet. For analysis on the matter, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mohale Ernest Selelo, Political analyst and Lecturer, at the University of Limpopo

DA gears up for its Federal Congress this weekend

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has welcomed the Protected Disclosures Bill, released for public comment, which aims to protect whistleblowers from victimisation. The Bill provides legislative interventions in response to the Zondo Commission and COSATU's proposals. However, COSATU is concerned that public servants are excluded from rewards for whistleblowing. The federation is urging the government to resource witness protection programmes to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has welcomed the Protected Disclosures Bill, released for public comment, which aims to protect whistleblowers from victimisation. The Bill provides legislative interventions in response to the Zondo Commission and COSATU's proposals. However, COSATU is concerned that public servants are excluded from rewards for whistleblowing. The federation is urging the government to resource witness protection programmes to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

COSATU welcomes Protected Disclosures Bill

Defend Our Democracy has welcomed new laws aimed at professionalising the public sector. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Public Administration Management Amendment Act and the Public Service Amendment Act. The laws aim to prevent political interference in government appointments. Martha Ngoye, Acting Director at Defend Our Democracy and a Whistleblower, spoke to Elvis Presslin

Defend Our Democracy has welcomed new laws aimed at professionalising the public sector. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Public Administration Management Amendment Act and the Public Service Amendment Act. The laws aim to prevent political interference in government appointments. Martha Ngoye, Acting Director at Defend Our Democracy and a Whistleblower, spoke to Elvis Presslin

The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon kicks off this weekend

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