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Pretoria family triumphs at 52nd aQuellé Midmar Mile swimming race
The Albertyns family from Pretoria came out victorious in South Africa's prestigious Midmar Mile swimming race, while Paralympian Alani Ferreira dominated the disability category.
Blind municipal councillor swims 25th Midmar Mile to raise funds for visually impaired schoolkids
This year will mark the 25th consecutive time the blind attorney and Tshwane municipal councillor has participated in the aQuellé Midmar Mile.
Midmar madness takes off
The world’s biggest open water swim, the Midmar Mile is just a few days away.
The rise of False Bay Crossing: a growing attraction for skilled swimmers
Discover how Derrick Frazer and Big Bay Events are transforming Cape Town's swimming landscape, attracting both local and international swimmers to the challenging False Bay crossing.
Pretoria ice swimmer takes on 52nd aQuellé Midmar Mile to raise R20 000 for childhood cancer
South African ice swimming champion Reino von Wielligh, fresh from winning three medals at the World Championships in Italy, aims to raise R20,000 for children with cancer through the gruelling 16-Mile Charity Challenge at Midmar Dam.
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.
10-year-old Karli Fourie sets newest record for Robben Island swim
A ten-year-old girl with a big heart has beaten her own time to become the newest record holder for the youngest swimmer to complete the Robben Island crossing.
Swim teacher shares her passion to make every swimmer the best they can be
Odette Randelhoff’s aim is to help all swimmers reach their personal best.
SA swimming squad hoists flag high winning 10 medals at African Games in Ghana
From the Springboks winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup, to winning the International Boxing Federation (IFB) World Light Flyweight title thanks to Sivenathi “Special One” Nontshinga, to musician Tyla winning a Grammy Award, the country has had enough reasons to celebrate and be proud.
Two Robben Island swim records for Cape Town adventure swimmer Kim Prytz
Kim Prytz became the first person to swim from Lagoon Beach to Robben Island exclusively using breaststroke.
Robben Island swimmer Kim Prytz, 49, breaks never-before tried record
The record-breaking swim, which Prytrz termed her “Reconciliation Swim”, was done in aid of the Goedgecht Trust and their work for the rural child.
Swimmer Christine Roos embarks on gruelling 35km False Bay Crossing
Christine Roos braved icy water, jellyfish stings and body aches as she swam the gruelling 35km False Bay Crossing in aid of the SA Bone Marrow Registry.
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.
Fire breaks out at Sun City while Princess Charlene hosts ‘Learn to Swim' charity event
Princess Charlene spent most of her time overseeing festivities at Sun City by opening the Water Bike race.
On this day in history, August 24
Significant and interesting moments in time with a South African angle, from this day in history
Oceans 8 Charity Swim: almost R900 000 raised for local charities
The Oceans 8 Charity Swim, which took place at the Durban Undersea Club, welcomed swimmers from 11 to 76 years old for South Africa’s first warm-water ocean swim for charity. Swimmers braved the Indian Ocean and competed for the Oceans 8 Charity Swim title while raising almost R900 000 to support local charities.
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.
Durban North’s triple threat excels in SA championships
Ava Moore, 14, a Grade 9 pupil at Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School, was placed second in the championship race in the youth section, and has now been selected to participate in a special race to be held as part of the Sun City Ultra on May 7.
Midmar mile veteran Mike Pengelly, 76, finishes his 50th race in style
In a memorable day for 76-year-old Mike Pengelly – who has swum every edition of the world’s now-largest open-water swimming event – he crossed the finish line of the aQuellé Midmar Mile for the 50th time on Saturday.
Midmar veteran Mike Pengelly will ‘make the cut’
Founder of the Midmar Mile and swimmer Mike Pengelly’s best time is 32 minutes but he says he gets a bit slower by the year.
Boikie Monareng attempts another record cycling from Egypt to Cape Town
Born and bred in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, he has won 3 890 medals in cycling, running and swimming.
Man to run back-to-back Ironman races in two days to raise funds for those in need
During disability awareness month, 44-year-old Johannesburg-born Theo Bierman is set to run back-to-back Ironman races to raise funds for The Paige Project for people living with cerebral palsy.
Oceans 8 charity swim postponed
Durban - In light of the devastation caused by the recent floods in and around the Durban area and the resulting sea pollution and beach closures, organisers have had to postpone the Oceans 8 Charity Swim scheduled for June 17 and 18. “We need to keep the safety of our participants as our main priority, and the current E.
SA dinghy sailors break 25-year-old record
This is a big win for SA sailing. We have a reputation as a country with good sailors and this confirms that.