Para surfing may not yet be an official part of the Paralympic program, but it has been slowly gaining recognition since its debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. With dreams of showcasing their skills on the world stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, South African para surfers Raemondo Lessing and Thando Ngcikwe are determined to ride the waves of resilience to success.
South African middleweight fighter Dricus Du Plessis has high hopes of becoming the future African champion of UFC. With a professional record of 192 and having won all five of his UFC fights, he is currently ranked #6 in the UFC middleweight rankings. Although some fans and experts have questioned whether he deserves a title shot after beating two pastprimed fighters in Derek Brunson and Darren Till, Du Plessis believes he is ready.
The South African National Swimming Championships took place in Gqeberha this week, and it was an incredible showcase of the country’s top swimming talents. The event was a mix of veteran and young swimmers looking to make their mark and qualify for the World Swimming Championships later this year in Fukuoka, Japan.
Isabella Heber is a true inspiration to aspiring young golfers everywhere. At the age of twelve, she has already accomplished so much in a sport that is notoriously difficult to break into, especially for young girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Born and raised in Cape Flats, Isabella’s journey to becoming a golf prodigy has not been easy, but her passion for the sport has driven her to overcome many obstacles.
