South Africa fell in love with Jason Vanporppal during his epic skateboarding adventure. Now he’s coming back, and this time he’s on a mission to make Christmas special for disadvantaged…
While Jason Vanporppal’s skateboard journey across Africa captured global attention, many South Africans found themselves equally inspired by Jerome Joel, the man who helped him reach Cape Town. Now, thanks…
Jason’s adventure shows that even the biggest journeys begin with a single push. Most people use a skateboard to get around a neighbourhood, practise tricks with friends or spend…
Jason Vanporppal may have started this journey to raise funds for a skatepark in Uganda, but somewhere between Uganda and Cape Town, South Africans turned his adventure into a celebration…
American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal was met with a guard of honour from schoolchildren and teachers as he continued his journey towards Cape Town Beaufort West, South Africa (21 May…
The travelling skater shared his excitement after locals showed up in numbers to support his adventure through South Africa. Richmond, South Africa (18 May 2026) – After South Africans…
After taking a painful fall during his skateboarding journey across Africa, Jason Vanporppal found himself on the receiving end of some very South African care. South Africa (18 May…
Three skateboarders are on a mission to build Africa’s biggest skatepark for the kids. Cape Town, South Africa (13 April 2026) – Jason, Isaac, and Ephraim want to build…
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