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      Swim for a Cause

      Peet Crowther

      Peet Crowther and Chris Oldnall Claim A Swim for the History Books and a Worthy Cause!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025 2,412 0

      History has been made for Peet Crowther and Chris Oldnall, who recently became the first and second solo swimmers to swim from Robben Island all the way to Dassen Island…

      Polar Bear Plunge

      Love a Cold Plunge? Put Yourself to the Test With the Polar Bear Plunge!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 9, 2025March 7, 2025 913 0

      If you love a cold plunge and laugh in the face of icy waters, the Cluny Animal Trust’s Charity Polar Bear Plunge can’t wait to have you join the challenge…

      Champion of icy swims

      Champion of Icy Swims Dedicates 212th Mission to Animal Welfare!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@GoodThingsGuy February 19, 2025February 21, 2025 465 0

      Champion of icy swims and the man who knows the Robben Island to Blouberg Crossing better than anyone, Howard Warrington, is set to take on his 212th mission in an…

      Ellie Swim

      First Ellie Swim ‘Fun Raiser’: Charting New Waters for Pietermaritzburg 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 13, 2025January 13, 2026 470 0

      The first-ever Ellie Swim successfully raised change-making funds set to help community organisation Keep Pietermaritzburg Clean Action Group care for the city!   Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (13 February 2025) —…

      Karli

      Karli Smashes Her Courageous Swim for Charity!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 27, 2024October 14, 2024 774 0

      Karli Fourie is a kid hero and a budding athlete with the warmest heart. After becoming the youngest person to swim the Robben Island to Blouberg Crossing, the 10-year-old tackled…

      Bitter

      Brave 10-Year-Old Swam Bitter Crossing for Foster Children!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024 1,835 0

      Brave 10-year-old, Karli Fourie, from Melkbosstrand became the youngest person to ever tackle the bitter Robben Island to Blouberg crossing last year. Now, she’s preparing to take the plunge again…

      Little Swimmer

      Little Swimmer Takes on Big 110kms Challenge to Support Para Swimmers

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 809 0

      Jamie Els might only be 12, but this little swimmer is not afraid of taking on big challenges for the best reasons. Jamie is taking on a massive task: 110kms…

      200 Swims

      Howard Completes 200 Swims Challenge for the SPCA!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJune 27, 2024October 14, 2024 795 0

      Howard Warrington braved the icy waters of the Robben Island to Blouberg crossing yet again and completed his record-breaking 200 swims challenge, all while helping to raise over R162,000 for…

      200th

      Howard Warrington Nears 200th Swim, a World Record and Hope 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJune 23, 2024June 22, 2024 665 0

      This weekend, Howard Warrington will take on his 200th time tackling the Robben Island to Blouberg crossing, a historic moment in the making fledged with hope for a local SPCA!…

      Madswimmer

      Madswimmer Team Break a Record for the Highest-Altitude Swim 

      by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 16, 2024May 15, 2024 1,284 0

      The ‘Sky is the Limit’ Madswimmer Team have successfully achieved their ambitious mission to break the record for the highest-altitude swim! Beyond the chance to wave the South African flag…

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