{
  "id": 19495869,
  "title": "Soweto set as Diepkloof Half Marathon returns with R87,000 up for grabs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/soweto-set-as-diepkloof-half-marathon-returns-with-r87-000-up-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T12:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-11-11-soweto-set-as-diepkloof-half-marathon-returns-with-r87000-up-for-grabs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The A Re Shomeng Diepkloof Half Marathon is set to return to its hometown of Soweto on November 15, 2021, with a substantial prize pool of R87,000 available for runners. The event will take place at the University of Johannesburg's Soweto Campus and is expected to draw around 3,000 participants across the 5km, 10km, and 21.1km races. The Diepkloof Athletics Club (DAC) promises to enhance the experience this year, featuring elite athletes, recreational runners, families, and football legends. The 21.1km race offers R10,000 for both men's and women's winners, with R5,000 for second place and R2,500 for third. The 10km and 5km events also include cash rewards for top finishers. Notable former football stars Lucas Radebe and Naughty Mokoena will join the 10km race, while Mokoena will lead the Pirates-themed bus. The event aims to promote healthy lifestyles, develop future athletes, create temporary jobs for Soweto residents, and provide opportunities for small businesses.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}