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Mamelodi Skate Club aims to create Edu-Park as a beacon of hope for local youth
Despite facing bureaucratic hurdles, Poelo Mofolo, founder of the Mamelodi Skate Club, remains steadfast in his quest to establish EduPark, a multi-purpose facility aimed at empowering the youth of Mamelodi and fostering community spirit.
What were you doing at 14? Australian teenager Arisa Trew wins park gold in Olympic skateboard
Australia’s Arisa Trew won Olympic gold in the women's park event on Tuesday, edging out Japan's Cocona Hiraki in silver and Britain's injured Sky Brown in bronze.
Five sporting codes you didn’t know could land you gold in Paris Olympic Games
Skateboarding will only be making its second appearance in Paris after the sport made its first official showing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and it is among five little-known codes.
Ballito Skate Jam Champion aims for hat trick title
Defending Ballito Pro Skate Jam Champion, Kalvyn MacMillan, aims to win a third title.
Flipping amazing: Athlone skater lands a spot in Guinness World Records Book
Jean-Marc Johannes, 32, from Athlone is now regarded as skateboarding royalty after he was inducted into the record books.
Mamelodi skateboarders move closer to having own venue
The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation has given its full support to the building of an educational centre that will incorporate skateboarding in Mamelodi east.
WATCH: Amsterdam opens trailblazing skatepark, a safe haven for LGBTQ and women skaters
Nestled within a warehouse in the vibrant southern heart of Amsterdam, a compelling message echoes from the walls: "Skateboarding is for Everyone. "
‘Youth Day Skate Jam’ visits the Mother City
Calling all skater boys and girls in Cape Town, the Battery Park at the V&A Waterfront is going to be a hive of activity when the Converse ULT. X skating team descend on the the ramps in the Mother City
Internationally renowned skateboarder Leticia Bufoni is in South Africa
Skateboarding fans in South Africa will be able to watch multiple X-Games champion pro-skater Leticia Bufoni in Soweto and Cape Town this week.
Hout Bay residents concerned over new breed of skateboarders
These are usually children involved in downhill skating, with some using skating as a mode of transport in their neighbourhood.
Cape Flats pro-skater smashes two Guinness World Records in one day
He broke the world record for the most 360's in 30 seconds and the most consecutive Ollie's at Battery Park on Sunday as part of the Stumbo Record Breakers series.
Athlone-born skater breaks yet another record
Jean-marc Johannes has been breaking world records every consecutive year since 2016.
Skaters amped for Ballito Pro Skate Jam
Groms and pros are heading to the Ballito Bowl tomorrow (July 1) to compete in the epic Ballito Pro Skate Jam. Last year’s winner, Kalvyn MacMillan, 33, will be back to defend his title.
Mamelodi youth dream of own skateboard park
Skateboarding is the new trend among youngsters, and skateboarders in Mamelodi dream of getting their own skateboard park.
Skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes is breaking world records and inspiring the youth
Our backgrounds might be the biggest definers of our lives, shaping who we are and the choices we make. Photo: Lyle Minnaar
Cape pro skateboarder’s name immortalised on a board
Pro skateboarder Gavin “Moses” Adams, from the small town of Mamre, near Atlantis, is living the dream of skating on a board named after him.
Documentary on Athlone-born skater set to screen in April
The documentary will include a number of things including the role spectators play at competitions and the tragic loses and wins which made Jean-marc Johannes the person he is today.
Skaters to defy gravity for good cause
Their aim is to highlight its mission of educating the youth on becoming bone marrow stem cell donors.
Meet SA’s Boipelo Awuah, the youngest African at the Olympics
At just 15 years old, South African skateboard sensation Boipelo Awuah is the youngest African athlete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.