Nonyane win nail-biting race to defend title

He held-off Kungawo Madikane on the line after the Boxer runner took control of the race from the start.

November 25, 2025

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Bokamoso Nonyane outsprints Kungawo Madikane on the finishing straight to win the U11 boys' 1 200m. Photo: Lebohang Pita

Bokamoso Nonyane held his nerve to successfully defend his 1 200m title, edging a nail-biting finish by just one hundredth of a second at the CGA sub-youth track and field championships at Germiston Stadium on November 22.

The Benoni Northerns Athletic Club (BNAC) athlete surged past Kungawo Madikane in the final straight, overturning the Boxer youngster’s gun to tape lead and winning a dramatic sprint on the line.

Kungawo Madikane leads the U11 boys’ 1 200m race. Bokamoso Nonyane of Benoni Northerns is close behind. Photo: Lebohang Pita

Zandrèh van der Merwe finished fifth in the U13 boys’ 800m. Photo: Lebohang Pita

Nonyane clinched the gold in 03:46.55, with Madikane second in 03:46.56. Bokang Maboya, who won the third heat, completed the podium on the overall standings in 03:48.58.

“It was a tough race. Today was just about pushing each other like we’ve done all season. This healthy competition between myself and Kungawo gives me strength and has helped greatly with increasing my speed,” said Nonyane.

Chloe Zillen (right) of Benoni Northerns runs in the 200m. Photo: Lebohang Pita

Madikane, who took control from the gun and set the tempo for most of the three-laps, echoed Nonyane’s sentiments, saying they agreed beforehand to push one another throughout the race.

“The race was good. My strategy was to push Bokamoso and for him to do the same for me. We planned it and I’m happy it worked out the way we wanted it to. I’m happy with my second place,” he said.

Bokamoso Nonyane alongside Kungawo Madikane in the U11 boys’ 1 200m. Photo: Lebohang Pita

Njabulo Sambo of Benoni Northerns. Photo: Lebohang Pita

After his silver at last year’s ASA sub-youth champs in Bloemfontein, Nonyane said he will fight for a gold medal at the nationals in Potchefstroom on December 5 and 6.

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Rossouw on a roll

Mila Rossouw clinched the gold in the U13 girls’ pentathlon with 3015 points after winning four of the five events.

Mila Rossouw competes in the 75m hurdles. Photo: Lebohang Pita

Shayla Lloyd (centre) was competed in the U11 girls’ triathlon. Photo: Lebohang Pita

She clocked 13.42 in the 75m hurdles and was joint first with Mellise Tree in the high jump after both cleared 1.25m. In the long jump, Rossouw leapt 4.74m for first place and was seventh in the shot put after throwing 05.35m.

She concluded with first place in the 800m in 02:32.05, becoming the only athlete in the event to collect over 3 000 points.

Nolwazi Magwaza of Benoni Northerns stands tall on the podium after winning the U9 girls’ 600m. She’s seen with runner-up Mikella de Klerk (left) and Zianè Filmalter-Meyer. Photo: Lebohang Pita

In other results, Nolwazi Magwaza blew the field apart in the U9 girls’ 600m with a dominant 1:50.71 to also qualify for next month’s ASA champs.

Hurdler Tyla Fourie clocked 30.66 for a silver medal in the U13 girls’ 200m to also book her place in the CGA team for the nationals.

Tyla Fourie of Benoni Northerns runs alongside Mia Inglethorpe of FFA in the U13 girls’ 800m. Photo: Lebohang Pita

“It was tough. I had to run faster to make it. It was tough but fun. I’m really proud of myself,” said Fourie.

Luhlelo Mahungelo also grabbed a silver in the U11 boys’ 80m sprint in 10.80, while Zandrèh van der Merwe finished fifth in the U13 boys’ 800m in 02:12.44. They both qualified for the national championships.

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