Personal best times tumble at parkrun in Standerton

Eight parkrunners improved their personal best times at this 311th event.

August 21, 2025

Arisja Misselhorn 1 minute read

A man in red running on a dirt road. — Ayanda Dlamini on his way back to the finish line. Photo: Supplied

Teenager Jyoti Daya finished her 100th parkrun at the Standerton Riverpark on Saturday, completing the 5km route in 31:41.

Eight parkrunners improved their personal best times at this 311th event. They are Tshidiso Oupanyana (19:59), also the first to cross the finish line, Juandre du Plessis (31:28), Andile Appreciate Sauhatsi (36:24), Nomkhosi Ramonotsi (38:38), Princess Dlongolo (39:16), Eunice Modipa (42:17), Charmain Kleynhans (44:01), Zahra Khan (52:39) and Linda Dhlamini (53:31).

Following Oupanyana were Pieter Jansen van Vuuren (21:19), Andiswamahlubi Hadebe (24:54), Parth Jayram (25:04), Eugene Viljoen (26:41), Ayanda Dlamini (29:33), Theo Schönfeldt (30:11), Puseletso Dladla (31:09) and Du Plessis (31:28).

The volunteers who made this event possible are: Renette de Sousa, Nadine Hoop, Lizette Jansen van Rensburg, Séan Jansen van Rensburg, Sylvy Moodley, Jennifer Naidoo, Strini Naidoo, Nienke Swart, Marjorie Uys, Frans Vermaak, Johannes Vosloo and Daniel Wright.

A woman is kneeling down holding a sign that says 100. — Jyoti Daya completes her 100th parkrun on Saturday. Photo: Supplied

A man running in the grass near a river. — Theo Schönfeldt makes his way round a bend. Photo: Supplied

A man is running on a trail near a lake. — Andrew Ainsworth on the 5km path. Photo: Supplied

Three people running on a path near a river. — Parkrunners make their way across the pedestrian bridge in the Riverpark. Photo: Supplied

People walking on a bridge with a dog. — At full speed. Photo: Supplied

A group of people running on a path. — Walk, jog or run … just get moving. Photo: Supplied

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August 21, 2025

Arisja Misselhorn 1 minute read

Arisja Misselhorn

I have been a journalist for more than 30 years. I worked for Caxton and Beeld and also for my own publication. I returned to Ridge Times in 2018. I became editor for Ridge Times, Standerton Advertiser and Streeknuus in 2023. I completed numerous courses throughout the years, and I have won several awards.