The first of the two Zet Sinqe Series events were hosted in near perfect conditions on Sunday 25 August outside the Kagiso Sports complex. After the 5km fun run, it was down to the real reason why the Zithulele Sinqe Foundation in conjunction with Central Gauteng Athletics hosted the event, the Street Mile for age groups U13 right through to U19.

There were some impressive performances in particular in the U13 boys and girls where Temoso Modisamongwe and Khentsoni Mthombo ran 5:17 and 5:46 respectively.

“We are delighted by some of the results and the excitement from the youngsters,” said CGA General Manager, Mandla Radebe. “This is what we want to see.”

A total of around 100 youngsters raced in the various age categories in what was another coup, full road closure for a street mile.

“This is what my father wanted to see and do, this is why we started the Zithulele Sinqe Foundation,” enthused Zintle Sinqe with the broadest smile on her face. “We know we have lots of work to do, but the cornerstone has been laid and we are really excited about what has happened today.”

The final race of the day, the U19 Men had the supporters jumping up and down as it became a race to the line which in the end was won, just, by Ntokozo Sibiya, edging Prince Meabela by 2 seconds, 4:36 to 4:38.

The Zithulele Sinqe Foundation has as its vision and objective the identifying and nurturing of young athletic talent with a long term view to not only develop athletic talent but also to assist in the furthering of the education of this young talent. To this end, the Foundation and CGA are making contact with schools who have athletics bursaries on offer and asking that they send their scouts to the races so that the talent could hopefully find a home to nurture both the athletic and the academic side of the youngsters.

The next event is at Orange Farm on Saturday 12 October.

Results
U13 Girls:

1. Khentsomi Mthombo 05:46
2. Kitso Gaorekwe 06:05
3. Sibonga Dlamini 06:17
4. Kuketso Dlikilili 06:26
5. Ofentse Mashau 06:27

U13 Boys:

1. Temoso Modisamongwe 05:17
2. Lesego Thapane 05:28
3. Njabulo Hlatshwayo 05:34
4. Paballo Mmatle 05:50
5. Xolani Zwane 05:59

U15 Girls:

1. Palesa Lelimo 05:26
2. Phemelo Matshaba 05:55
3. Khanysile Seleka 06:20
4. Rethabile Tjale 06:33
5. Ntombizodwa Gabuza 06:44

U15 Boys:

1. Retsepile Fanisa 04:52
2. Thabiso Sefatsa 05:33
3. Amandla Mogwara 06:32

U17 Girls:

1. Felicia Ndou 06:29
2. Paulinah Mokaba 06:46
3. Maleboya Matshaba 08:01

U17 Boys:

1. Sibusiso Sthole 04:52
2. Sipho Mabulane 04:55
3. Otlotlageng Motselo 04:58
4. Sego Nxumalo 05:10
5. Kabelo Hlalane 05:12

U19 Girls:

1. Ntombenhle Seabi 05:36
2. Lebogang Ramele 05:38
3. Dilight Ncube 05:41

U19 Boys:

1. Ntokozo Sibiya 04:36
2. Prince Meabela 04:38
3. Muzi Sikude 04:48

This press release issued by Central Gauteng Athletics on behalf of the Zithulele Sinqe Foundation and CGA.

For further information on the Foundation, please contact Zintle Mokoka on 063 158 0969 or Siyabulela Sinqe on 076 216 1569.

Central Gauteng Athletics:
Office Phone: 011 873 2726
Email: media@centralgautengathletics.co.za
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