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Winners crowned at FUJIFILM Instax Undisputed Breaking World Championship in Cape Town

Written on 08 December 2025.

The best breakers from across the globe descended on Cape Town this past Saturday, 6 December 2025, to compete in the FUJIFILM Instax Undisputed Breaking World Championship. This was the fourth qualifier ahead of the Tokyo World Final in March 2026, putting Cape Town’s vibrant hip-hop community front and center.

India, Cape Town, Dance Sports, breakdancing, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, FUJIFILM Instax Undisputed Breaking World Championship, hip-hop community, b-boy Hiro10, Breaknation

Volkswagen Amarok King of the Whip Delivers an Unforgettable Evening of Freestyle Motocross

Written on 04 December 2025.

Intense battles in both the Best Whip and Best Trick contests at the 2025 Volkswagen Amarok King of the Whip saw the USA’s Wyatt Fontenot crowned the new King of the Whip, while Australia’s Pat Bowden successfully defended both of his Best Trick titles. The action unfolded in front of a sold-out crowd at Montecasino, Johannesburg.

Action Sports, 2025, Montecasino, King of the Whip, Best Whip, Best Trick

FUJIFILM Instax Undisputed World Championship breaking returns to Cape Town

Written on 01 December 2025.

The countdown is officially back on, since come Saturday, 6 December 2025, the FUJIFILM Instax Undisputed Breaking World Championship returns to the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The event brings together elite solo dancers and top crews from not just the African continent but across the globe.

Cape Town, Dance Sports, V&A Waterfront, FUJIFILM Instax Undisputed Breaking World Championship

First Wingsuit Foil Soaring Flight with Altitude Gain

Written on 20 November 2025.

EL HIERRO, SPAIN – 19 November 2025 – Red Bull athlete Peter Salzmann (Austria) has brought human flight a step closer to the way birds soar, achieving a continuous soaring flight in moderate winds and gaining altitude with the help of a specially designed foil wing. Above the volcanic cliffs of El Hierro in Spain’s Canary Islands, Salzmann used rising air currents along a mountain ridge to sustain a 160-second soaring run that included a 67-metre climb during his best ascent.

Red Bull, Peter Salzmann, Foil Wing, Wingsuit flying, El Hierro flight, Andreas Podlipnik

Cody Kock: building for Junior Worlds, one clean skate at a time

Written on 19 November 2025.

Ask Cody Kock what changed this past season, and he will not point to a single jump. He will talk about time, learning to manage it, and the stress that goes along with studying Grade 12 while chasing scores on the ice.

Figure Skating, Western Province, Cape Inter-Provincials 2025, Head coach Douglas Haw, coach Vage Evetts, Black Panthers Figure Skating Club

The Battle for the Crown Returns: Volkswagen Amarok King of the Whip 2025

Written on 05 November 2025.

The sell-out sensation of the year is back – bigger, louder, and more electrifying than ever.Volkswagen Amarok King of the Whip returns on 29 November at Montecasino, where South Africa’s top riders will go head-to-head with the world’s elite in the Best Whip and FMX Best Trick contests. Get ready for an evening of pure moto madness!

Action Sports, Montecasino, King of the Whip, Volkswagen Amarok, Best Whip, FMX Best Trick

Holting Nilsson & Andersson snatch first Elite gold at Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour event in Cape Town

Written on 28 October 2025.

Sweden’s Jacob Holting Nilsson & Elmer Andersson celebrated their first-ever Elite-level gold at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour event in Cape Town. They cruised through the competition undefeated in six matches played, losing only two sets along the way. It was their sixth gold and ninth medal overall on the Tour.

Cape Town, 2025, Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, beach volleyball

Etienne Dreyer on a milestone in Oberstdorf and a life given to figure skating

Written on 27 October 2025.

The ice first hooked Etienne Dreyer across the road from his school in Johannesburg. Wednesdays meant half-price sessions, and the pull was immediate. “From the moment I was on the ice, the feeling of gliding freely, the cool air on my face and the sound of the music made me want to go back again and again. So, my parents signed me up for the academy classes.”

Figure Skating, SAFSA, Etienne Dreyer

Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Officially Opens in South Africa

Written on 23 October 2025.

Cape Town, South Africa, 22 October 2025 - The City of Cape Town has officially launched the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, marking the first time this prestigious global event is being hosted on South African shores. The opening ceremony took place at the picturesque Grand Africa Café and Beach, attended by dignitaries, sponsors, athletes, media, and influencers united by a shared goal of growing volleyball in Africa.

Cape Town, Telkom, Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, Grand Africa Café and Beach, The Connected Group

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