How a Two Oceans ICU Scare Inspired Tsholofelo Peeters to Get SA Moving

Photo Credit: Tsholo Peeters

After the trauma of collapsing during last year’s Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, Tsholofelo Peeters not only recovered but also went on to build a community wellness initiative to get people on their feet because, as she knows from experience, movement heals, empowers, and transforms lives.

Johannesburg, South Africa (26 June 2026) – When Tsholofelo “Tsholo” Peeters woke up in ICU after collapsing just kilometres from the finish line of the 2025 Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, the moment could have been remembered only as heartbreak.

But for Tsholofelo, it became the beginning of a deeper calling.

After recovering, the telecommunications and banking professional pursued a purpose-driven project and founded Activ8SA, a wellness and community initiative where Tsholofelo uses fitness, running and sport to help individuals and communities improve their physical health, confidence, mental wellbeing and quality of life.

Her own relationship with movement is deeply personal. Fitness and running became tools of resilience, helping her find healing and strength. After the trauma of collapsing during Two Oceans, Peeters returned a year later to complete the race and earn the medal that had once slipped away.

That comeback now sits at the heart of Tsholofelo’s mission.

Today, the Soweto-born seasoned product manager, wife, mother of three boys, corporate professional and entrepreneur has been crowned Mrs Grand South Africa 2026 – and she is using the title not as a symbol of status, but as a platform for healing, movement and mental wellness.

Tsholofelo is especially passionate about youth empowerment through sport, including work with basketball development programmes in Alexandra. She believes sport gives young people discipline, mentorship, confidence and access to opportunities such as bursaries, sponsorships and educational support.

Her advocacy also extends to women and girls. Through Mrs Soweto and the Mr & Mrs Alexandra pageant, she has facilitated wellness sessions, mentorship and personal development programmes focused on confidence, leadership and holistic wellbeing.

As she prepares to represent South Africa at Mrs Grand International in August, Peeters carries one message: movement can heal, empower and transform lives.