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Best South Africa 3000 meters steeplechase Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa athletes in the 3000 meters steeplechase, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben Ramolefi | 8:11.50 | Aug 29, 2011 | |
| 2 | Whaddon Niewoudt | 8:19.00= | May 8, 1992 | |
| 3 | Nollie Meintjies | 8:21.72 | Apr 25, 1983 | |
| 4 | Anton Nicolaisen | 8:22.48 | Feb 10, 1992 | |
| 5 | Julian Marsay | 8:22.63 | Jul 13, 1978 | |
| 6 | Ernest Tumelo Motlagale | 8:24.76 | Apr 14, 2012 | |
| 7 | Shadrack Mogotsi | 8:25.60 | Mar 20, 1996 | |
| 8 | Petros Monyani | 8:26.40 | Mar 12, 2004 | |
| 9 | Edwin Molepe | 8:26.82 | Jun 27, 2011 | |
| 10 | Danie Cronje | 8:27.62 | Apr 20, 1981 | |
| 11 | Emmanuel Mkhabela | 8:28.29 | Apr 17, 2004 | |
| 12 | Rantso Mokopane | 8:28.75 | Jul 17, 2019 | |
| 13 | Emil De Jonge | 8:28.79 | Mar 27, 1996 | |
| 14 | Francois Annandale | 8:29.03 | Apr 20, 1981 | |
| 15 | Johan Daffue | 8:29.30 | Apr 20, 1981 | |
| 16 | Mark Cookson | 8:29.31 | Apr 20, 1981 | |
| 17 | Alexander Motone | 8:29.39 | Feb 28, 2003 | |
| 18 | Sivuyile Dlongwana | 8:29.54 | Feb 28, 2003 | |
| 19 | Dean Brummer | 8:29.98 | May 25, 2012 | |
| 20 | Ashley Smith | 8:31.15 | Mar 28, 2022 | |
| 21 | Anthony Godongwana | 8:31.85 | Apr 17, 2004 | |
| 22 | Dikotsi Lekopa | 8:32.17 | Apr 18, 2015 | |
| 23 | Tumisang Monatlala | 8:33.02 | Apr 18, 2015 | |
| 24 | Siboniso Soldaka | 8:34.53 | Jun 19, 2024 | |
| 25 | Aphelele Nkonyeni | 8:35.43 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 26 | Sibusiso Madikizela | 8:38.28 | Mar 22, 2016 | |
| 27 | Tshamano Setone | 8:38.59 | Feb 8, 2008 | |
| 28 | Lloyd Bosman | 8:39.85 | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| 29 | Sikhumbuso Seme | 8:41.8HT | Feb 6, 2009 | |
| 30 | Mongezi Ngobe | 8:41.89 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 31 | Johan MULLER | 8:42.97 | Dec 5, 1980 | |
| 32 | Mandla Maseko | 8:43.26 | Feb 28, 2003 | |
| 33 | Motsamai Motone | 8:43.73 | Feb 8, 2008 | |
| 34 | Thuso Ishmael Phaswana | 8:45.0HT | Feb 6, 2009 | |
| 35 | Francois Van Rensburg | 8:46.22 | Aug 13, 1992 | |
| 36 | Ofentse Bokaba | 8:46.63 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 37 | Matthew Forrester | 8:49.49 | May 12, 2023 | |
| 38 | Derocious Makhobalo | 8:49.71 | Apr 12, 2013 | |
| 39 | Amos Nyongo | 8:50.22 | Feb 20, 2009 | |
| 40 | Travis Koekemoer | 8:50.57 | May 16, 2021 | |
| 41 | Merlin Alcardo Klaaste | 8:51.56 | Apr 28, 2017 | |
| 42 | Robert DE Villiers | 8:51.77 | Mar 13, 2020 | |
| 43 | Zolani Bhitane | 8:52.51 | Mar 19, 2004 | |
| 44 | Ruan Meintjies | 8:54.38 | Apr 28, 2017 | |
| 45 | Adam Lipschitz | 8:54.49 | Apr 14, 2012 | |
| 46 | Lucas Bothobutle | 8:54.71 | Apr 24, 2015 | |
| 47 | Kabelo Mulaudzi | 8:54.83 | Apr 22, 2017 | |
| 48 | Sello Mahasi | 8:55.79 | Mar 17, 2007 | |
| 49 | Stephen Mokoka | 8:56.48 | Apr 17, 2004 | |
| 50 | Luyanda Tshangana | 8:57.00 | Mar 12, 2004 | |
| 51 | Oliver Stewart | 8:57.35 | Apr 24, 2021 | |
| 52 | Creel Chavalala | 8:57.36 | Apr 4, 2014 | |
| 53 | Siyabonga Mokhothu | 8:57.37 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 54 | Lesole Zim | 8:57.74 | Mar 15, 2008 | |
| 55 | Lucas JANI | 8:59.12 | Apr 17, 2004 | |
| 56 | Sandile Lembethe | 8:59.51 | Mar 7, 2003 | |
| 57 | Emmanuel Fredericks | 8:59.58 | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| 58 | Dewayne Mourie | 9:00.37 | Feb 8, 2008 | |
| 59 | Katleho Dyoyi | 9:00.79 | Apr 23, 2016 | |
| 60 | Ayanda Ngcobo | 9:00.97 | Mar 23, 2019 | |
| 61 | Sithembele Fanekho | 9:02.49 | Apr 10, 2011 | |
| 62 | Etienne Plaatjies | 9:03.12 | Feb 17, 2007 | |
| 63 | Simon Mokonyama | 9:04.16 | Apr 18, 2015 | |
| 64 | Modimo Oratile Mashigo | 9:04.39 | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| 65 | Virgina Ngudlana | 9:05.57 | Mar 2, 2007 | |
| 66 | Joel Monne | 9:05.94 | Jun 19, 2010 | |
| 67 | Pieter Wilders | 9:06.41 | Apr 10, 2011 | |
| 68 | Kamohelo Ramatsebe | 9:06.67 | Apr 11, 2025 | |
| 69 | Déan Fourie | 9:07.21 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 70 | Serame Gumede | 9:07.69 | Apr 4, 2019 | |
| 71 | Siyabonga Mbeleki | 9:08.89 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 72 | Tshiamo LEPHOTO | 9:08.99 | Mar 13, 2026 | |
| 73 | William Mothosola | 9:09.50 | Mar 27, 2009 | |
| 74 | Joshua Adams | 9:09.70 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 75 | Godwin Swartz | 9:10.16 | Mar 14, 2014 | |
| 76 | Jaycobus Farmer | 9:11.13 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 77 | Katlego Madiope | 9:12.09 | Apr 4, 2024 | |
| 78 | Onkabetse Sebola | 9:15.77 | Apr 4, 2019 | |
| 79 | Thato Kekana | 9:15.86 | Feb 23, 2018 | |
| 80 | Olebogile Selokela | 9:16.56 | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| 81 | Tshiamo Maribe | 9:16.93 | Mar 28, 2019 | |
| 82 | Jean Mouton | 9:17.53 | Mar 23, 2024 | |
| 83 | Mahomed BATSI | 9:18.52 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 84 | Jacob Tseko | 9:19.18 | Mar 17, 2017 | |
| 85 | Banele Mkhabela | 9:19.79 | May 2, 2025 | |
| 86 | Zolani Mabhongo | 9:20.32 | Feb 19, 2010 | |
| 87 | Mpho Motaung | 9:20.82 | Feb 23, 2018 | |
| 88 | Nhlanhla Mnothoza | 9:20.85 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 89 | Robert Orrock | 9:21.07 | Apr 4, 2024 | |
| 90 | Jason Koopman | 9:22.74 | Mar 6, 2024 | |
| 91 | Mthokozisi Mazibuko | 9:23.06 | Mar 23, 2019 | |
| 92 | Tseko Piet Thobala | 9:23.10 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 93 | Vuyolwethu Mbukushe | 9:23.11 | Mar 16, 2013 | |
| 94 | Rowen Zukulu | 9:24.04 | Mar 10, 2023 | |
| 95 | Omphemetse Mogapi | 9:24.84 | Mar 27, 2024 | |
| 96 | Sipho Ramohotsi | 9:25.13 | Mar 16, 2018 | |
| 97 | Sibusiso Kubheka | 9:25.45 | Mar 16, 2018 | |
| 98 | Carlo Flink | 9:26.79 | Jan 20, 2018 | |
| 99 | Sphiwe Mohlomi | 9:27.69 | Apr 16, 2016 | |
| 100 | Ndumiso Sokhela | 9:29.03 | Mar 23, 2016 |