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Nutritech is proud to announce its official collaboration with the South African Football Association (SAFA), bringing together performance nutrition and national identity in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States of America.

Kyle Schoonbee secured victory in the Men’s Pro division at HYROX Cape Town, crossing the line in 57:15 and reinforcing his position at the top of South African HYROX.

Racing at home brought added intensity — family in attendance, a vocal crowd, and a rapidly improving local field. With another sub-60-minute Pro performance in the mix, the standard continues to rise.

Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje delivered a commanding performance to secure overall victory at the 2026 Cape Epic, closing out the race with a decisive final stage that underlined both their resilience and tactical maturity.

In doing so, the pair made history, becoming the first all-South African team to win the race in its 22 editions, a landmark moment for local cycling and the broader endurance community.

Widely regarded as one of the most demanding stage races in the world, the Cape Epic tests far more than physical strength. Over eight days of racing, riders are pushed through relentless terrain, extreme fatigue, and constant strategic pressure. This year’s edition proved no different.

NUTRITECH is proud to announce its partnership with The Sharks professional rugby union team based in Durban, South Africa, competing internationally in the United Rugby Championship and EPCR Challenge Cup.
This strategic alliance between NUTRITECH and The Sharks underscores both organizations’ dedication to excellence in performance and wellbeing. As a homegrown South African company, NUTRITECH has always been passionate about supporting local athletes and helping them achieve their peak performance goals.

When it comes to sports nutrition and supplements, few have garnered as much attention as creatine. Unfortunately, alongside its well-documented benefits, various misconceptions have arisen, particularly regarding the supposed negative effects on liver and kidney health. In this article, we will debunk these myths, providing you with accurate information and shedding light on the numerous benefits of creatine for both athletic performance and overall well-being.

When an athlete tests positive for “SARMs” (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators) or a banned substance, one of the commonly raised arguments is that the substance entered their system unknowingly through contaminated supplements. This is highly unlikely when examining the financial, ethical, and health-related factors surrounding its inclusion.