JR

PR, Event management, CSI & Sponsorship my passion

[JR @jrencontre]

No one's safe on the roads, run in groups please.

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

Runner Robbed During Training Run in Raslouw, Centurion:

The Jacaranda Athletic Club has expressed shock and concern after one of its members was the victim of an armed robbery while on a training run in Raslouw on Sunday morning.

The club said the runner was not seriously injured but described the incident as traumatic.

It urged runners and outdoor athletes to remain vigilant, avoid isolated routes, and run in groups where possible.

The club has called on law enforcement, community policing forums, and private security companies to increase patrols and strengthen safety measures in popular running and cycling areas. It also offered support to the affected runner.

[JR @jrencontre]

@Afrihost NI, I sent email to cancel service on 30 January 2026 to cancel end Feb 2026 which is a legal letter to cancel. We're given incorrect instructions to do it on app. Follow the email trail please

[JR @jrencontre]

Such bad service from @afrihost Cancelation email was sent 31 Jan 2026 at 18h09 for end Feb 2026 then were told to do it via clientzone, struggled then had to ph again as instructions were incorrect. They keep trying to take money off my account every month 😡

[JR @jrencontre]

@Afrihost Yes please as I did cancel eventually on the Client zone and it is still pending 😡

[JR @jrencontre]

Rest in peace to a great man, husband & dad. We will miss you for sure & your morning greetings. An Angel just left us 😢

[Angelo Coppola / yes its me! @AngeloCoppolaSA]

Good morning from the kitchen for a final time. Rumours of my death are true. “Goodbye cruel world.”

[JR @jrencontre]

Don't forget to stock up with your @BiogenSA products this coming weekend 👏

[JR @jrencontre]

Thanks @DavidWard126 for assisting. Yep words fail us all @CityPowerJhb one hell of a mess & another night without power Day 3 powerless we wait ...

[David Brand @DavidWard126]

#Weltevredenpark

[JR @jrencontre]

So true, just did that as you can't deal with hidden agendas, politics & back stabbing all the time plus not being granted a minimal increase for work done

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

Resignation Without an Alternative Job Offer

I see someone resigning who doesn’t have a second offer ready, but I don’t see this as a reckless move-on the contrary, I see it as a strong message. The point is not about searching for a better opportunity.

It’s more about stepping away from an environment where they no longer feel comfortable or in their place. No one resigns “for nothing.”

They are driven by a poor work culture, frustrated leadership, or an environment that drains their motivation and self-esteem.

[JR @jrencontre]

Thought @CityPowerJhb decided to enjoy a jolly XMAS with no staff or back up plans 😂 while not looking after their clients 😞 @barrybateman

[David Brand @DavidWard126]

#Weltevredenpark

[JR @jrencontre]

@4KobusWiese So true!

[JR @jrencontre]

Lekker man, Christmas come & gone with food bought & going off plus no cooking taking place & no warm showers. We have been without power since XMas Eve 6pm & counting .... thanks @CityPowerJhb job well done! @barrybateman #weltevredenpark

[JR @jrencontre]

We have had no power in Weltevredenpark since 6pm last night & other areas the whole day @CityPowerJhb

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

The Olievenhoutbosch Primary substation on fire in Centurion.

@CityTshwane

[JR @jrencontre]

@AdvoBarryRoux RIP but so sad people are killed & families are left with more questions than answers. Condolences to his family 😢

[The Running Mann @runningmann100]

Here’s the complete 2026 road marathon & ultra calendar. Green font = entries open. Flyers, route profiles, etc. added where available. Would suggest bookmarking as I will make regular updates to keep the information current:
https://t.co/uUoPGASfeG

#RunSouthAfrica

[ComradesRace @ComradesRace]

ENTRIES FOR 2026 COMRADES MARATHON TO OPEN FOR GREEN NUMBER CLUB & CMA MEMBER ATHLETES

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) takes pleasure in announcing that entries for the 2026 edition of the Comrades Marathon will open on Monday 27 October 2025 at 12h00, with the first week of the entry process reserved for Green Number Club runners and CMA Members. Entries for all other aspirant Comrades Marathon runners will open one week later, on Monday 3 November at 10h00, and the overall entry period will close on 28 November, or earlier if the entry cap of 22,000 is reached before that date. Runners should take note that this will be the only entry window for the 2026 race.

This is the second year that Green Numbers are being offered the opportunity to enter first, after the introduction of this exclusive early entry window before the 2025 edition of the race, and this year sees the early entry offer extended to CMA Members for the first time. This offer honours the dedication and perseverance of those athletes who have achieved a permanent Green Number after completing the Comrades Marathon 10 times (or by earning five gold medals or winning the race three times). It is also a nod of thanks to those who sign up as CMA Members, which gives Comrades Runners and Comrades Volunteers the opportunity to become more involved in the Comrades Marathon while enjoying exclusive offers and events.

CMA General Manager Alain Dalais says, “We are incredibly proud of our Green Number Club members and inspired by their commitment to and passion for the Comrades Marathon. Similarly, we value and appreciate our CMA Members, who take a greater interest in everything to do with the event, and as a token of appreciation to all Green Number Club athletes and CMA Members, for their many years of loyalty and dedication to The Ultimate Human Race, the early entry window is reserved for them. CMA Members should note that only those who signed up for or renewed their annual membership by 23 October will qualify for this early entry window for next year’s race.”

The Entry Process
Online entries can be done via the Comrades Marathon website (https://t.co/6xG4WB0rJD) or on the Comrades Marathon app. The application process is straightforward, and the CMA team is available to assist with any queries. Welcome news for the Comrades Marathon community is that the entry fees for the 2026 race remain unchanged.

“In our continuing effort to make the race accessible to as many runners as we can, we have kept the entry fees the same for the last three years, meaning that runners will pay the same entry fee as in 2023, 2024 and 2025,” says Dalais. “Also, as further reward for runners who have shown an exceptional commitment to the Comrades Marathon, the entry fee is waived for holders of 25 or more Comrades medals.”

The entry fees will be as follows:
South African 2026 Entrants R1200
Rest of African 2026 Entrants R2000
International 2026 Entrants R4500
Runners can choose the option to pay the entry fee in one immediate instalment, or in two instalments: 50% on entering and the remaining 50% by the end of February 2026. Another aid to runners who want to enter the race is the continuation of the Comrades Runners’ Relief Fund, an initiative that allows up to 1500 disadvantaged athletes to apply for a reduced entry fee of up to 50%. Terms and conditions apply, and more details are available on the official Comrades website.

Qualification and Substitutions
The qualification period for the 2026 Comrades Marathon is from 9 June 2025 (the day after the 2025 Comrades Marathon) to 4 May 2026. The qualifying criteria for next year’s Comrades Marathon remain unchanged, requiring runners to complete an officially timed standard 42.2km marathon in under five hours. (Other distances and required times will be available on the Comrades Marathon website.) The closing date for submission of qualifying details, including seeding upgrade requests and club and license information, is 4 May 2026.

“Runners should also note that the substitution process, for those runners who have entered but then wish to relinquish their entry to another runner, will run over the months of March and April 2026. The window for withdrawals will run from 16 to 30 March 2026, followed by the window for securing the substitute entry, running from 1 to 15 April 2026,” says Dalais. “The athlete substituting in will pay the full 2026 race entry fee to the Comrades Marathon Association, while the withdrawing athlete will be charged an administrative fee of 15% of their entry fee, and will thus be refunded 85% of their entry fee. No money or vouchers will be exchanged between athletes.”

Getting Ready for 2026
The 2026 Comrades Marathon will be the 99th edition of the iconic race, and the 50th Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. (The race alternates direction each year.) The race will start in front of the Durban City Hall at 5:30am and finish 12 hours later at the Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse, with a race distance of approximately 87km. The 2026 race campaign is Ska Fela Moya, which is Setswana for Don’t Give Up, and captures the fierce determination that is part of the South African culture, and something that all Comrades Marathon runners embrace.

#TheUltimateHumanRace #SkaFelaMoya #Comrades2026 #GreenNumberClub #CMAMEMBERS

[Thembisa Mile @ThembisaMile]

THEMBISA MILE RACE CATEGORIES

Thembisa Mile with Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital comprises of a street Mile (1609m) and a 10km mass participation event .

𝗣𝗿𝗲 - 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 for the race are available online only .
𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 at https://t.co/C6CbM2Fxu3

[Nedbank Running Club Mpumalanga @NedbankL]

Lacking some Vitamin C 🍊? Don’t worry, Halls race got you covered.

Come join us on the 16th of August as we race through the Citrus Orchards 🥰❤️.

#trailrunner
#marathon
#fitlife

[ComradesRace @ComradesRace]

We're Hiring: Race Director 🚨

The CMA is seeking a highly experienced Race Director to manage the planning, coordination, and execution of the Comrades Marathon. Be part of preserving the race’s rich history while driving innovation, operational excellence, and an unforgettable participant experience.

🕔 Applications close: 21 July 2025 at 5pm

👉 View the full job description and apply at https://t.co/OsH68PlD4f

[Nike @Nike]

Thank you, Faith Kipyegon, for running faster than any woman ever has, just to show us how big to dream. #Breaking4