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Jodie Kroone doesn’t need much convincing to swim the aQuellé Midmar Mile. She’s done it before, she loves being in the water, and in her words, she “couldn’t think of a reason not to participate” again in 2026. The 31-year-old first swam Midmar in 2023, six years after a car accident left her with a …
The City says it’s piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April
Carli Antonopoulos was covering up to 90km a week in training in the build-up to last year’s aQuellé Midmar Mile. Having finished second in the elite women’s race in 2024, she was determined to go one better in 2025 before disaster struck. The Pretoria-based swimmer slipped while climbing into the boat to take her across …
Every February, thousands of swimmers take to the water at Midmar Dam in KwaZulu-Natal, but for those taking part in the aQuellé Midmar Mile Charity Challenge, every stroke carries extra meaning. Since its launch in 2016, the Challenge has raised over R22 million rand for charities across South Africa. And this year, the National Council …
Matthew Caldwell and Carli Antonopoulos made sure their names will be among the favourites for next month’s aQuellé Midmar Mile after their respective victories at the final seeding swim for the event at Prime View Adventure & Leisure in Midrand on Sunday. It was a frantic sprint to the finish line for Caldwell, who just …
Johannesburg swimmer Mayuri Bhowan will mark a major milestone at the 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile as she aims to cross the finish line for the 20th time. It’s a journey that began as a 12-year-old in 1995 and has now become a family tradition spanning generations. Beside her will be her 14-year-old daughter, Kiara Naidoo, …
For over two decades, Reino von Wielligh has been a familiar face at the aQuellé Midmar Mile, the world’s largest open-water swimming event. But in 2026, the Pretoria swimmer will take on his most ambitious challenge yet – swimming 32 miles during the 5-8 February event as part of the Midmar Mile Charity Challenge. Since …
Mbombela played host to the next generation of South African swimming talent as nearly 100 youth athletes gathered for an intensive High Performance training camp, culminating in a competitive Grand Prix meet over the weekend. The event focused on identifying and developing top up-and-coming talent in the 13 to 18-year-old category. Under the guidance of …
French star Damien Joly will be joining the thousands of swimmers taking on the 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile set for Midmar Dam in KwaZulu‑Natal from 5-8 February. The three-time Olympian and Olympic finalist has confirmed his participation, adding international prestige to a race already renowned for its mix of elite competition and mass participation. “The …
A Namibian desert beetle cools down by running in the sun.
Municipal swimming pools have fallen into disrepair
Most recent samples show a mixed picture of water safety
Popular KwaZulu-Natal radio personality Keri Miller has confirmed she will take part in next year’s aQuellé Midmar Mile from 5-8 February, competing in the family race on the Saturday while also supporting the event as an ambassador for sponsor Mr Price Sport. The co-founder of digital radio station PlayZN will be swimming her third aQuellé …
South African swimming superstar Chad le Clos will be taking on the gruelling 8-Mile Charity Challenge at next year’s aQuellé Midmar Mile, lending his support to those swimmers raising money for the Chad le Clos Foundation at the event next February. Entry Info: https://myza.co.za/events/event/midmar-mile/ The 2012 Olympic champion has long been associated with the world’s …
Sol Plaatje municipality’s speaker and municipal manager were recently appointed despite tainted records
While tourists take excursions to see them on the lake, these semi-aquatic mammals wander into town every night
South Africa’s aquatics community came together at the Bombela Concession Company Annual Aquatics Awards at the Southern Sun OR Tambo on Saturday night (30 November) to honour the athletes, coaches and volunteers who excelled in the past season. Pieter Coetzé was named Male Swimmer of the Year after a standout season highlighted by a trio …
We know of at least eight stadiums that are currently serving no purpose
Alra Park’s swimming pool is not operational either
Makhuvha Sports Complex outside Thohoyandou has been left to ruin
The collapse of a precious palmiet peatland exposes failures and tensions in the management of our water resources
Families living alongside the huge Thukela-Vaal Transfer Scheme get no water
Department of Environmental Affairs says it may refer the matter for criminal prosecution
Rebecca Meder wrapped up her World Aquatics Swimming World Cup campaign with another bronze medal at the third and final leg of the series in Toronto, Canada over the weekend. That brought the 23-year-old from KwaZulu-Natal’s total tally to four bronze medals from the three stops. On Saturday, she produced a strong final 25m to …