Karabo Mailula, pure dynamite in middle-distance road running

Diminutive runner shows her strength and will to win

- By Siyasanga Monoalibe

Glenrose Xaba during the 2025 SPAR Womens Grand Prix 10km Challenge and 5km Fun Run at Pollok Beach in Gqeberha/

(Photos / Gallo Images)

Just as the phrase “Dynamite comes in small packages” goes, Karabo Mailula may be young and diminutive, but she possesses immense power on the road and is slowly but surely becoming a fierce competitor whom many South Africans should look out for.

Mailula, who is an SA middle-distance road runner, is currently running under Pretoria University, better known as Tuks, with coaching staff Violet and Caster Semenya in her corner.

She trains with the likes of Karabo More, Karabo Motsoeneng, and national 10km record holder Glenrose “Supercharge” Xaba.