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Stingblade: a compact jellyfish removal tool designed to protect you from jellyfish stings
That time of year is slowly approaching when jellyfish are commonly found in South African waters.
Free online water safety programme to reduce drownings in SA launched
This programme seeks to address the problem of drowning in South Africa by teaching learners about the various dangers water poses, empowering them to better manage risks and maintain constant awareness and vigilance whenever water is around.
Jubilation as Lara Van Niekerk is named Tshwane’s Sportswoman of the Year
Van Niekerk has represented South Africa in various international competitions, and competed in both individual and relay events, specialising in freestyle and butterfly strokes.
Campaign gathering force to keep iconic Hillcrest swimming pool open
Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the pool was temporarily closed and that unlike other pools it remained open longer than the swimming season, which was until the end of April, for training purposes.
Join endurance swimmer Sarah Ferguson in saving our oceans
Since retiring from international competition, Durban’s Ferguson has notched up an impressive list of record-breaking achievements, including the first swim around Easter Island, which earned her a nomination for the 2019 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year.
US swimmer dropped from team after fainting in pool
US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez, who was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool after fainting in her solo routine, was omitted from the team event on Friday at the request of governing body FINA.
'Two minutes without breathing' - Coach tells of pool rescue drama
Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez went ‘at least two minutes without breathing’ after she fainted and dropped to the bottom of the pool at the world championships, said her quick-thinking coach who saved her life.