Skateboarding Across Africa

Skateboarder Jason Vanporppal Finishes 106-Day Journey from Uganda to Cape Town

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 25, 2026May 31, 2026 14,275 0

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…

Jason Vanporppal Receives Warm Guard of Honour From School Learners

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_May 21, 2026May 25, 2026 4,365 0

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…

WATCH: Richmond Gives Travelling American Skateboarder Hero’s Welcome

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ May 18, 2026May 25, 2026 2,682 0

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…

Watch South Africans Rally Around Injured Skateboarder On His Journey

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ May 18, 2026May 25, 2026 4,127 0

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…

Skating From Uganda to Cape Town to Build Africa’s Biggest Skatepark!

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyApril 13, 2026May 25, 2026 3,820 0

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…