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Sosibo Targets Maiden Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Podium Finish in Joburg

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Sosibo Targets Maiden Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Podium Finish in Joburg:

Fresh off a silver medal at the ASA Cross Country Championships, Cacisile Sosibo is now focused on adding another podium finish to her accomplishments, aiming for success at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day, Tuesday, 24 September 2024.

Sosibo claimed the runner-up position behind Cian Oldknow in the senior women’s 10km race at the Vaal University of Technology on Saturday 7 September, a result which was the perfect tune-up for the final race of the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series.

“I’m pleased. This year I attained a podium at both the track and field championships and cross-country championships. I have recovered and I feel good,” said the Central Gauteng Athletics athlete who also earned a silver medal over 10 000m at the ASA Senior Track and Field Championships in April.

It’s been a busy last five weeks for the Boxer Athletics Club top runner. During August, the 27-year-old ran no less than four races, grabbing two podium finishes. Sosibo says she follows a strict regime to ensure that she can recover quickly between back-to-back races.

“The key to quick recovery is what you do,” says Sosibo. “In my case I go for two massages per week, drink lots of water and recovery drinks and get at least ten hours of sleep per day in order to be at my best.”

Thanks to that sound recovery protocol as well as the confidence that she’ll take from a third-place finish at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Johannesburg on 17 August, Sosibo and her coach Michael ‘Sponge’ Seme believe that she stands a good chance of claiming her first ever Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series podium finish on the demanding Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K route.

“You have to consider the strengths of your opponents. For example, Kenyans and Ethiopians are usually strong on flat courses, but they tend to struggle on hills. So, I’m looking forward to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K because the hills are tough. I’m hopeful that I will run well.”

But to end up on the podium, Sosibo will have to get the better of a quality field including Lesotho’s 10km national record holder Neheng Khatala who has confirmed her participation in the sold-out event on 24 September.

“We’re incredibly proud to have athletes of Cacisile Sosibo and Neheng Khatala’s calibre competing at the final event of the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in Joburg,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “Both runners have been fantastic supporters of the series, and it’s a privilege to witness their dedication and talent firsthand. Their participation elevates the race, and we’re thankful to have them on the start line as we celebrate the conclusion of a remarkable season on National Heritage Day.”

EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series

1. COMPLETED / Sunday 07 April 2024 / Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Men’s Winner: Vincent Kibet Langat (Kenya) 28:01
Women’s Winner: Diana Chepkorir (Kenya) 31:15

2. COMPLETED / Sunday 12 May 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Men’s Winner: Vincent Kibet Langat (Kenya) 27:52
Women’s Winner: Diana Chepkorir (Kenya) 31:47

3. COMPLETED / Sunday 07 July 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Men’s Winner: Elroy Gelant (South Africa) 0:27:47
Women’s Winner: Christine Njoki (Kenya) 0:30:37

4. COMPLETED / Sunday 25 August 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K
Men’s Winner: Kamohelo Mofolo (LES) 28:40
Women’s Winner: Glenrose Xaba (RSA) 31:51

5. NEXT UP: Tuesday 24 September 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
Start Time: 08:00
Start Line: Lilian Ngoyi Street / Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg
Finish Line: Rahima Moosa Street / Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg

EXCITING NEWS: In 2024, each of the five Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events will showcase unique, city-specific medals, adding a personalized touch to the participant experience reflective of the host city’s essence and character.

CHARITY SUPPORT: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has welcomed the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) as the official charity of the entire series of events in 2024. A non-profit leader in the fight against cancer since 1931, CANSA enables research, educates the public and advocates for and supports all people affected by cancer, while leading SA towards a cancer-free society. When entering an Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series event online, runners can show their support by donating towards CANSA.

WIN A CAR: All entrants of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K will stand a chance to win a brand-new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT Vehicle valued from R279 000. To qualify for a chance to win this incredible prize, runners need to complete three simple steps: first, register for the event and pay the entry fee; second, collect your race number during the designated race pack collection times; and finally, ensure you’re on the start line on event day. The winner will be announced before the start of the race.

Facebook: @Gqeberha10k / @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Tshwane10k / @Joburg10k
Instagram: @Gqeberha10k / @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Tshwane10k / @Joburg10k
Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity
WhatsApp Line: 072 042 7613
Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com

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Author: Jacky McClean from NEWSPORT MEDIA on behalf of Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series.

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The World’s Largest Man-Made Urban Forest

One of the most surprising facts about Johannesburg is its status as a “green” city. When the first settlers arrived, the Highveld was a barren, treeless grassland (savannah). To support the mining industry, millions of trees were imported and planted to provide timber for mine underground supports. Fast forward to the present day, and Johannesburg is widely considered the largest man-made urban forest in the world.

There are an estimated 10 million trees within the city limits. This includes 1.2 million trees on sidewalks and in parks, and over 4.8 million in private gardens. This forest is so dense that satellite images of the northern suburbs often resemble a tropical rainforest. The most iconic of these trees is the Jacaranda, which was imported from South America in the early 20th century. Every October and November, the city turns a vibrant shade of purple as thousands of Jacarandas bloom simultaneously. However, this “forest” also highlights the city’s historical inequality; during the Apartheid era, trees were predominantly planted in wealthy white suburbs, leaving townships like Soweto as dusty plains. In the last two decades, “Greening Soweto” initiatives have seen hundreds of thousands of trees planted to bridge this “green divide,” emphasizing the role of urban forestry in social justice and climate cooling.