Akani Simbine’s Pretoria meet isn’t just a showcase — it’s a statement about African sprinting

Akani Simbine steps into a rare dual role this week in Pretoria: meet host and headline act at the inaugural SuperSport Simbine Classic. With Andre de Grasse among the marquee names, the event signals a serious push to bring world-level sprinting to South African soil — and keep it there.