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The surfing French bulldog: Dale's journey to the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ movie
Discover how Dale, a surfing French bulldog, made his acting debut in the live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ movie, capturing hearts and waves in Hawaii.
Strandfontein Beach hosts the inaugural 100Wave Challenge to empower youth
Strandfontein Beach came alive as the 9Miles Project launched its inaugural 100Wave Challenge, a vibrant community event aimed at empowering vulnerable youth through surf therapy and mentorship. With over R100,000 raised, the event not only showcased surfing talent but also united a community in support of at-risk youth.
Teen hero saves three family members from drowning at Port Alfred beach
Jason Palmer, a 16-year-old from Port Alfred, is hailed a hero after rescuing three individuals from drowning in treacherous rip currents at East Beach.
Two celebrating matric results saved from drowning at Port Edward
The two victims had been swept about 100 meters offshore and were in difficulty in the surf zone, caught up in rip currents.
Man, 62, drowns while surfing at Cape Town's Strand beach
The NSIR said the man was rescued from the water by bystanders, but he was unresponsive.
SA surfers shine at ISA World Masters Championship in El Salvador
In an impressive display of talent and camaraderie, South Africa's two-time Masters World surf champion Heather Clark and her teammate Tyrell Johnson made their mark at the ISA World Masters Surfing Championship held in Surf City El Salvador this week.
SA wave warriors off to world masters
South African surfing legends are ready to demonstrate their mastery of the waves at an international masters surfing competition.
Mental Health Day immersion surf therapy takes place at Muizenberg Beach
Muizenberg Beach came alive as more than 100 people plunged into the chilly waters, joining Waves for Change (W4C) to promote adolescent mental health through surf therapy, on Thursday.
Surfing champion Roxy Davis turns surf therapy for disabled children into PhD research
Roxy Davis, a nine-time South African World champion surfer and founder of the Roxy Davis foundation is making waves after completing her PhD in Health and Rehabilitation at the University of Cape Town which focused on research into surf therapy for children with disabilities.
Family trio up for national champs
Three Durban North family members are looking forward to representing the eThekwini Bodyboarding Association (EBA) team at the 2024 South African National Bodyboarding Championships next week.
All eyes on Long Beach for the Sea Harvest Cape Crown
As September typically brings favourable swell and wind conditions to Long Beach, surfers are looking forward to excellent waves and optimal performance opportunities.
‘The Oval’ star Ed Quinn is in South Africa having the adventure of his life
Quinn is currently in the country for the Cine FX Kneeboard Surfing World Titles 2024 in Jeffreys Bay, which runs from August 17 to 24.
Father and son share beach joy
A Durban father and his son who has a disability are sharing the joy of being at the beach with others living with disability.
Anastasia Venter and Tom Lindhorst triumph at 59th SA surfing championships
His strategic decision to ride the last wave proved decisive, allowing him to retain his title as the SA Men’s Champion for 2024
Team SA at Paris Olympics: Golfers tee off as Tatjana Smith, swimmers prepare for big night
Tatjana Smith can become Team South Africa’s most decorated Olympian of all time if she can bag another gold in the 200m breaststroke on Thursday night.
Team SA at Paris Olympics: Henri Schoeman in limbo after triathlon postponed
A joint statement from Paris 2024 and World Triathlon blamed the spike in pollution levels in the River Seine on the heavy rain that fell in Paris.
Team SA at Paris Olympics: Swimmers, MTB star Alan Hatherly gun for medals
Cyclist Alan Hatherly goes into the Olympics in good form, having recently secured victory in the Men’s Elite Cross-Country at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.
Paris Olympics Supercomputer predicts Team SA to finish with nine medals
The model for the Paris 2024 Supercomputer uses over a century of Olympic history to predict the medal standings for the Paris 2024 event.
Surfer Smith hopes to catch big break in familiar waters
Jordy Smith should be named today at Sascoc House in Johannesburg when the first batch of athletes that will represent South Africa at the Olympics Games in Paris later this year will be announced. Sascoc will reveal athletics participants, as well as athletes in sports climbing, gymnastics, surfing, aquatics and wrestling.
Teen ‘born to be in the ocean’
Max Kauffman, 14, from Westbrook on the North Coast, leaves on Sunday for surf city El Salvador where she will represent South Africa at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championship.
On this day, April 3
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Family heirloom rides home on social media waves
A surfboard made by Durban’s legendary surfboard shaper Colin Doveton has found its way back home after decades.
Surfer champ ‘Chow’ out to catch biggest wave yet
In his first-ever QS victory, the biggest result of his young career, Sampson, 24, claimed top spot in the Cape Town leg of the World Surf League (WSL) event held in contestable 2 to 3 foot surf at Long Beach.
Women off to surfboat contest
The KwaZulu-Natal-based team comprises four women – Janeira Reddy, Kendra Robinson, Anike Jordaan and Ciarda Sharp, while Gary Brummer controls the boat.
The Wavescape Surf and Ocean Festival’s 20th anniversary is commemorated with a range of festivities
The festival will include ocean activities, film screenings and the Wavescape Artboard Charity Auction.