What started as a 16-year-old innocently writing letters to Robben Island political prisoners many years ago has evolved into a paper set to be presented at the World Literacy Summit…
Caleb Dower latest 7.5km adventure had an extra-special purpose and that’s helping his Aunt Cath get up close to her favourite animals. Somerset West, South Africa (21 October 2026)…
Wilna Becker will tackle the 7.5km Robben Island crossing in October to raise funds for a Limpopo centre supporting children with autism and other neurodiverse learning needs. Cape Town,…
It takes a special kind of grit to look at the icy, unpredictable waters of the Atlantic and dive in, but Kami Engelbrecht’s 7.5km swim was powered by something far…
This Saturday, the ocean will carry more than swimmers across its surface… it will carry hope for hundreds of vulnerable sea turtles fighting to survive. Western Cape, South Africa…
Paddlers take on the Robben Island challenge while raising funds for surgeries and ocean conservation. Cape Town, South Africa (17 April 2026) – Come Freedom Day, it’s not just…
The Gauteng-based swimmer defied geography and representation gaps to complete one of South Africa’s toughest endurance challenges, while using his journey to support Calling Education. Gauteng, South Africa (25…
For Carina Bruwer, her 12th Robben Island swim was more than just a personal milestone; it was a lesson in resilience with her young daughters in tow. Cape Town,…
Some of the world’s most respected tribal elders from the Americas, Aotearoa, the Pacific and the Arctic recently gathered in Cape Town for the World Tribal Alliance ORIGINS Gathering. …
He admits he’s not much of a swimmer, but Luca Amerseder is determined to give the upcoming Robben Island Escape swim his all to support those battling severe illnesses in…
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