Top SA cyclist pays tribute to friend killed by taxi

Top South African cyclist Malcolm Lange has paid an emotional tribute to his friend, Landon La Grange, who tragically died after being hit by a taxi while cycling along Victoria Road on Easter Monday.

According to reports, La Grange was part of a group of around 20 cyclists when he was hit by the minibus taxi and suffered extensive injuries, including the amputation of one of his legs, fractures in both arms and significant liver damage.

Witness reports suggest the taxi driver was attempting to overtake multiple vehicles around a corner when the vehicle collided with the oncoming cyclists.

Emergency medical treatment

On Tuesday morning, La Grange’s condition was described as critical following emergency medical treatment.

Despite every effort being made, he succumbed to his injuries.

He was 61.

Writing on his Instagram account on Tuesday, Lange posted: “Goodbye my friend, I am numb and can only say you had a very special place in all our hearts😢. Gone too soon my man but you lived life too the fullest in the most positive way possible, we gonna miss you Landi🙏🤗😢.”

News of La Grange’s passing has sent shockwaves through the local cycling community.

The incident has renewed calls from road safety advocates for greater awareness and caution from motorists sharing the road with cyclists.

Who is Malcolm Lange?

Malcolm Lange, 52, is a former South African professional road cyclist who enjoyed a successful career spanning two decades, highlighted by national titles, international victories and Olympic participation.

Born in Johannesburg, Lange became one of South Africa’s most accomplished road cyclists during the 1990s and 2000s.

He represented South Africa at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and went on to claim multiple victories in major races both locally and internationally.

National champion and consistent performer

Lange won the South African National Road Race Championships three times, securing the prestigious title in 1995, 1999 and 2007.

He also won the national time trial title in 1997, while adding another time trial championship victory in 1998.

Throughout his career, Lange proved to be one of South Africa’s most consistent competitors in road cycling, regularly finishing on the podium in national championships and international stage races.

Dominance at the Amashova Durban Classic

One of Lange’s most notable achievements was his dominance at the Amashova Durban Classic, one of South Africa’s most famous road races.

He won the event five times, claiming victories in 1991, 1995, 1998, 2001 and 2002, cementing his reputation as one of the race’s most successful competitors.

International success

Lange also achieved strong results in international competitions, including:

• Gold medal in the road race at the All-Africa Games in 2003
• Silver medal in the road race at the 1999 All-Africa Games
• Stage victories in the Giro del Capo and the Tour du Maroc
• Overall podium finishes in the Tour of South China Sea and other international stage races

In 2004 he also claimed the points classification at the Tour de Tunisie, along with three stage victories.

Professional teams

During his professional career Lange rode for several teams, including:

• Vosschemie-Zetelhallen (1996)
• AIG (1997-1999)
• HSBC Team (2000-2002)
• Microsoft (2003-2006)
• MTN (2007-2008)
• Team Medscheme (2009-2011)

Career after racing

Following his retirement from professional racing, Lange transitioned into team management, serving as manager of Team Bonitas from 2012 to 2016, helping develop the next generation of South African cyclists.

Lange remains widely respected within the South African cycling community for his achievements and his contribution to the development of the sport in the country.

Lange’s son, Tyler, won the 2025 edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, a race Malcolm Lange won on three occasions.

Not only is Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso focused on securing victories, he is equally determined to ensure his side stays true to the club’s identity.

His comments came after a narrow 1-0 win over Durban City in a Betway Premiership match at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday night, where Katlego Ntsabeleng netted the decisive goal.

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It was not a vintage performance from the reigning champions, but the result saw them climb to 56 points, two clear of Orlando Pirates, with seven fixtures remaining.

Cardoso wants team to play Sundowns way

While many would be happy to get over the line in the premiership race, Cardoso wants his team to continue playing the Sundowns way.

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“We need to obviously understand that we have a lot of matches. Managing the team in the right moments and getting victories is very important for us so that we can fight in every game with the right energy,” he said.

“We must focus on the performance and playing well because if we take our game in another direction, then we can be penalised. We can disassociate the result with the performance because we can’t produce results without style of play.”

The victory marked Sundowns’ 10th consecutive league win, a run that stretches back to the restart of the campaign following the Africa Cup of Nations break in January, beginning with a clash against ORBIT College.

“If we want to be champions, it means we must extend the sequence of wins and continue getting points because the league is very tough,” Cardoso added.

“Let’s look ahead and keep winning games because there are no margins for mistakes and that’s what we need to do.”

Special praise for Ntsabeleng

Cardoso also reserved special praise for Ntsabeleng, who has emerged as one of the team’s standout performers since the league resumed.

The winger, who is currently on loan from Major League Soccer outfit FC Dallas, struggled to make an impact in the first half of the season.

His match-winning goal against City came after a Man of the Match performance in the previous fixture against Chippa United, where Masandawana ran out 4-1 winners.

“He had to adapt to our way of playing and wait for his opportunity. He is doing well and he has been training very consistently,” the Portuguese coach said.

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“I really praise him for the attitude he has and since January, he came with the right mentality and he’s doing well and we will need him for the future.”

Au Cameroun, après la révision de la Constitution samedi dernier instaurant un poste de vice-président, les sénateurs ont validé ce mardi 7 avril la loi modifiant le code électoral. Parmi les mesures, il y a la levée de la limitation à 18 mois de la prorogation des mandats des conseillers municipaux. Leur mandat peut donc être indéfiniment prolongé par décret présidentiel. Les législatives ont déjà été repoussées à 2027. Des partis d'opposition tentent des initiatives pour dénoncer ces évolutions.

Le FC Barcelone reçoit l’Atlético de Madrid ce mercredi dans le cadre de la manche aller des quarts de finale de la Ligue des Champions de l’UEFA. Ce match sera âprement disputé, mais qui pourrait bien se jouer sur un détail souvent décisif. Il s’agit des coups de pied arrêtés. Avant cette rencontre, il est essentiel de mettre en lumière cet aspect du jeu capable de faire basculer un match à tout moment. Corners, coups francs excentrés ou lointains… ces phases arrêtées sont devenues une véritable arme stratégique pour de nombreuses équipes européennes. L’Atlético Madrid a un point fort Dans ce domaine, l’Atlético Madrid se distingue nettement. Le club madrilène est tout simplement la meilleure équipe de la compétition sur coups de pied arrêtés. Les Colchoneros ont déjà inscrit 7 buts de la tête dans ces situations, contre 4 pour le Barça. Un total qui les place en tête en Ligue des Champions, devant des équipes comme Newcastle (6) et Arsenal (5). Autre donnée révélatrice L’Atlético est la deuxième formation qui centre le plus dans cette Ligue des Champions avec 236 centres, contre seulement 110 pour le Barça, classé 31e. Ce contraste illustre parfaitement la différence d’approche entre les deux équipes. Face à une formation aussi redoutable dans les airs, le Barça devra se montrer vigilant. Car sur la scène européenne, les détails font souvent la différence.

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Relebohile Mofokeng could be entering the final stretch of his Orlando Pirates career, with just seven matches potentially remaining in Buccaneers colours.

The 21-year-old playmaker has enjoyed a sensational rise since making his debut in 2023, contributing over 30 goals for the Soweto giants.

During that time, he has lifted six trophies and established himself as one of the standout performers in the Premier Soccer League.

After a slow start to the current campaign, Mofokeng found top form following the 2025 AFCON tournament. He has since been in scintillating touch, scoring nine goals in 2026 and adding three assists.

Mofokeng is Pirates best player by far

His performances have not gone unnoticed, earning him the Betway Premiership Player of the Month award for both February and March. He is now widely considered a leading contender for the PSL Player of the Season accolade.

The youngster headed into the FIFA international break on a high, netting his first senior hat-trick before following it up with a brace against Golden Arrows.

With only seven fixtures left this season for Pirates, speculation around his (Mofokeng) future continues to intensify. Mofokeng has been linked with moves abroad for the past two years, but no deal materialised.

However, after what is shaping up to be his best season yet, a move overseas now appears increasingly likely, especially with the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, which could further boost his value and visibility in Europe.

Speaking about his preferred role, Mofokeng highlighted where he feels most effective on the pitch.

“I think the style we play here at Pirates suits me as a number 10,” he said after Bucs 5-0 win over Golden Arrows.

“I’m not really someone who likes running a lot. I prefer operating in tight spaces.

“So I think the number 10 position is best for me. I can also play on the wing, but my strongest position is as a 10.”

Orlando Pirates supporters might not know it yet but this last seven games could very well be Mofokeng’s farewell tour as he is destined with a big move.

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