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Skateboarding | 2025 Street Lines Skate Tournament

The date is locked in! South Africa’s premier Skateboarding competition returns as the nation’s top skaters gear up to battle for the title at the fifth edition of the Street Lines Skate Tournament. Set to take place on 27 September 2025 at the iconic Thrashers Skatepark in Pretoria, don’t miss your chance to witness the best in the game competing in an unforgettable celebration of local skate culture.

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Strongman | Strongman Dynamo Defies the Odds without Using Steroids

Cape Town, South Africa: 10 August 2025: In a sport where sheer power at all cost often overshadows sensible strategy, one young South African stands as a beacon of authentic achievement. Reuben Jansen van Rensburg, the 22 year old force who seized both South Africa's and Africa's Strongest Man titles in the under-80kg division in 2024, has earned his much sought-after invitation to the Official Strongman Games in Arlington, Texas, from 20 to 23 November this year. This prestigious untested event gathers the world's top strongmen for four days of gruelling tests, from deadlifts to yoke...

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Action Sports | South African Trailblazers Shine at U17 Pentathlon World Championships

Reddam House Helderfontein transformed into a hub of energy, spirit, and sporting excellence from 17 to 20 July 2025, as it played proud host to the 2025 UIPM U17 Modern Pentathlon World Championships. Over 80 top-tier athletes from 21 countries gathered in Johannesburg for a fierce contest of skill and endurance across four demanding disciplines: fencing, obstacle course, swimming, and laser run.

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Figure Skating | Alexia Easom: Double Gold, Big Dreams, and the Joy of Skating

Balancing school, skating, and a packed training schedule is no small feat. But for 9-year-old Alexia Easom, it’s all part of the journey. After claiming two titles at the 2025 SAFSA National Championships (one in singles and the other in solo dance), Alexia says the wins were both joyful and humbling.

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Skateboarding | Thalente Biyela and Ezra Vosloo Take Top Titles at This Year's O'Neill Ballito Bowl Skate Jam

It was another impressive display of South African skating talent showdown at the Ballito Bowl last Saturday (28 June), with Cape Town's Thalente Biyela taking first place in the O'Neill Ballito Bowl Skate Jam Open category, while Ballito's own Ezra Vosloo earned the top spot in the Groms.

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