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That time of year is slowly approaching when jellyfish are commonly found in South African waters.
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.
Van Niekerk has represented South Africa in various international competitions, and competed in both individual and relay events, specialising in freestyle and butterfly strokes.
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.
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 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.
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.