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The Quiet Before the Storm: Durban, 05:00 SAST, 14 June 2026

The city of Durban does not sleep the night before Comrades. By 03:00, the first runners are already stirring in hotel lobbies, guest houses in Berea, and family homes across KwaZulu-Natal. The smell of coffee mingles with Deep Heat and nervous energy. Outside the Durban City Hall, marshals begin cordoning off the start precinct while the ocean breathes humid warmth over the empty…

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Africa's First Major Is Here: Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Confirmed as Eighth Abbott World Marathon Major

By Billy Sigudla | Christian Posts Sports Desk | 10 June 2026 CAPE TOWN — The wait is over. The dream is real. After years of grit, graft, and an unwavering belief that Africa deserves its place on the world’s biggest marathon stage, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has been confirmed as the eighth Abbott World Marathon Major — and the very first to be held on African soil. The announcement, made…

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Learning to Pray Effectively

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15 (NKJV) This scripture speaks of the people of God, those who are in Christ Jesus and who have chosen to walk in His ways. It is not speaking of perfection, but of a life that is surrendered to God, seeking to honor Him through obedience and consecration. The Word tells us that when the righteous cry out…

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Comrades Marathon 2026 UpRun by Mkhululi Jack

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When Heaven Kissed Earth: The Night 1.6 Million Souls Heard the Gospel in Lagos

By Billy Sigudla | Christian Posts Blog | June 9, 2026 There are moments in church history when the veil between heaven and earth grows so thin that you can almost hear the angels rejoicing. November 2000 in Lagos, Nigeria, was one such moment. It was the night Reinhard Bonnke — the man who made “Africa shall be saved!” more than a slogan — stood before what remains one of the largest single…

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ESKOM ATHLETICS CLUB PROUDLY REPRESENTS AT THE 2025 COMRADES MARATHON

By Billy Sigudla | Sports Desk On this day, one year ago, members of Eskom Athletics Club joined thousands of runners on the roads between Pietermaritzburg and Durban to participate in the 98th edition of South Africa’s iconic Comrades Marathon. The race, held on 8 June 2025, once again showcased the resilience, discipline and determination that define both the running community and the…

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The Long Road Home: A Comrades Warrior's Final Countdown

By Billy Sigudla, Christian Posts Blog Looking into the future, now its the 14th June 2026 — In the quiet hours before dawn, when the rest of the house still sleeps and the KwaZulu-Natal winter air carries that sharp, clean bite through the window, I find myself sitting with my running shoes already laced. Not because I’m heading out the door — those days are behind me now — but because old…

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WHY DO PEOPLE THINK RICH PEOPLE ARE RITUALISTS?

The Mystery Behind Wealth, Power, and Suspicion Introduction Across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and even parts of the Western world, a common belief persists: when someone suddenly becomes wealthy, rumors often emerge that they are involved in rituals, occult practices, or secret societies. But why do these beliefs exist? Why do communities sometimes struggle to believe that wealth can come…

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ESKOM ATHLETICS CLUB: THE ROAD TO COMRADES MARATHON 2026

More Than a Race—A Journey of Character, Courage, and Community Every year, thousands of runners gather to participate in one of the world’s most respected ultramarathons, the Comrades Marathon. Yet before the starting gun sounds and before the crowds line the streets in support, there is a story unfolding behind every participant—a story of sacrifice, discipline, perseverance, and faith.As the…

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GOD KNOWS THE FUTURE

#Thread 1/6GOD KNOWS THE FUTUREWe all wish we knew tomorrow. We plan, worry, and try to control what we can not see. Yet even the wisest cannot know what lies ahead.#Faith #Hope#Christianposts pic.twitter.com/HXDFHReUWn— Christian Posts Blog (@billysigudla1) June 3, 2026 Even the wisest cannot see tomorrow. But there is One who can. THE LONGINGWe all wish we knew the future. We plan. We worry.…

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THE FINAL FORTNIGHT: A Technical Breakdown of Billy Sigudla's Comrades 2026 Taper Protocol

By Billy Sigudla| Sports Performance Desk | 2 June 2026 Analysis: The Science Behind the Taper Billy Sigudla’s two-week Comrades Marathon preparation plan, published today on his Christian Posts blog, for more read the article below… COMRADES MARATHON 2026 | FINAL 2-WEEK PREPARATION PLAN Daily Supplement Strategy for 14 days prior to the Comrades Marathon 2026 represents a textbook example of…

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COMRADES MARATHON 2026 | FINAL 2-WEEK PREPARATION PLAN

Fuel the Dream. Respect the Distance. Trust the Process. No last-minute heroics. No panic training.Trust the process. Trust the preparation."Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart." – Psalm 27:14#Comrades2026 #RoadToComrades #SkafelaMoya #ComradesMarathon #UltraMarathon #VictoryBelongsToGod pic.twitter.com/kxHqSUJG4W— Christian Posts Blog (@billysigudla1) June…

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Without Doubt

And they told him, We came to the land to which you sent us; it flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. Yet the people who live in the land are strong, and the towns are fortified and very large; and besides, we saw the descendants of the Anak there. Numbers 13:27-28 Have you ever received a clear sign from the Lord but disobeyed after hearing negative advice from others? This passage…

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The Reward of Partnership

Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper. 2 Chronicles 20:20 (NKJV)This scripture urges us to place our full trust and belief in God, and in the same breath, God instructs us to also believe in His prophets. When we do this, He promises that we will be established and prosper.It is interesting that God connects these two together, our…

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Eskom Athletics Club (Eskom AC): A Deep Profile of One of South Africa’s Corporate Running Powerhouses

Eskom Athletics Club (commonly known as Eskom AC) is one of South Africa’s most established corporate athletics structures, rooted in the workforce of the national power utility, Eskom. Over time, it has grown beyond a workplace sports initiative into a multi-regional running institution that competes actively in road running, track events, cross-country, and ultramarathon culture—including…

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Shahieda Thungo: The Woman Who Became the Last Hope of Thousands of Comrades Marathon Runners

In the history of the legendary Comrades Marathon, there are champions who win gold medals, record breakers who make headlines, and elite athletes who dominate the front of the race. Then there are individuals whose impact goes beyond finishing times and podium positions. Among those rare figures stands Shahieda Thungo, affectionately known throughout the running community as “Makhi.” While many…

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Mkhululi Jack Comrades Marathon UpRun Route Review

Mkhululi Jack Comrades Marathon UpRun Route Review

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