POLOKWANE – Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Limpopo Marathon Club, known as the Blue Machines, competed in two races in Limpopo on Sunday, October 11, as part of their preparations for the SAPS National Half Marathon Championships.

The championships will take place in Potchefstroom, North West, on Saturday, October 17.

2026 Seshego Race

At the 2026 Seshego Race, members competed in the 10km, 21km and 50km distances.

They were joined by members of the SAPS Head Office Marathon Club.

The Limpopo club also operated a hydration station, distributing water and fruit to participants during the race.

Top performances at Seshego

Ronny Mabotja, a groundsman at the SAPS Lebowakgomo Garage, finished third in the men’s 40-49 age category of the 10km race.

The SAPS Limpopo Marathon Club also placed third in the club category, which recognised clubs with high numbers of finishers.

Amangcamane Race in Burgersfort

Other members of the Blue Machines took part in the Amangcamane Race in Burgersfort, competing in the 10km and 21km events.

• Constable Sindy Nkuna of SAPS Burgersfort finished third in the women’s 10km overall category
• Constable Kgashane Selepe of SAPS Groblersdal placed first in the men’s 40-49 age category of the 10km race

Commissioner congratulates members

Provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers congratulated the members on their performances and wished them well ahead of the national championships.