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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-07-15-newton-park-pool-saga-triggers-ripple-effects

Newton Park pool saga triggers ripple effects

1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (1263+ words) The Newton Park Swimming Pool renovations project continues to cause waves of uncertainty and dismay, with organisers of a national water polo event that was scheduled to take place in August opting to pull the plug. In addition, the heating…...

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theherald.co.za > politics > 2026-06-25-motherwell-swimming-pool-left-in-ruins

Motherwell swimming pool left in ruins

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (585+ words) A swimming facility built to give Motherwell’s children a safe place to learn, play and compete has been left at the mercy of vandals. This has led the DA to accuse the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality of failing to protect…...

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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-06-01-speculation-grows-over-bays-future-with-ironman

Speculation grows over Bay’s future with Ironman

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1239+ words) Nelson Mandela Bay is fighting to hold onto one of its most prized international sporting events as growing speculation suggests Ironman may shift its flagship African Championship to Mossel Bay. While metro officials insist discussions with the global endurance race…...

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theherald.co.za > sport > 2026-05-28-tears-legacy-pride-as-young-swimmer-honours-grandfather-on-world-stage

Tears, legacy, pride as young swimmer honours grandfather on world stage

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (702+ words) For 14-year-old swimmer Dante Elliot Williams, the moment he learnt he would represent SA was overwhelming — not just because of what he has achieved but because of whose footsteps he is following. Next month Dante will travel to Mauritius as…...

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theherald.co.za > sport > 2026-05-24-in-pics-oceans-8-charity-swim

IN PICS | Oceans 8 Charity Swim

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (318+ words) Swimmers gathered at Vetch’s Beach in Durban on Saturday as the Oceans 8 Charity Swim got off to an inspiring start, bringing together athletes, supporters, volunteers, and charity partners for a day of endurance, unity, and giving back. The chilly morning…...

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theherald.co.za > sport > 2026-05-24-gqeberha-swimmers-star-rises-after-four-medal-haul-at-africa-champs

Gqeberha swimmer’s star rises after four-medal haul at Africa champs

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (447+ words) Katie Horne’s international star continued to rise as she torpedoed her way to four medals at the Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Algeria recently. The 18-year-old student from Gqeberha has enjoyed a breakthrough season despite having to balance elite competition…...

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theherald.co.za > sport > 2026-05-13-bays-nicholas-pretorius-nets-six-medals-at-african-swimming-champs

Bay’s Nicholas Pretorius nets six medals at African Swimming Champs

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (620+ words) A triumphant group of young South African swimmers splashed back home this week, proudly carrying an astonishing 84 medals from the 2026 African Swimming Championships in Algeria. Both senior and junior teams competed in the vibrant coastal city of Oran, where the…...

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theherald.co.za > sport > 2026-05-11-mandela-university-swimming-project-starts-to-pay-dividends

Mandela University swimming project starts to pay dividends

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (619+ words) Story audio is generated using AI Nelson Mandela University is slowly but surely positioning itself as one of the top swimming tertiary institutions in the country. The Madibaz placed fourth overall at the recent University Sports SA championship in Bloemfontein…...

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theherald.co.za > sport > more-sport > 2026-05-05-novice-rower-learns-to-swim-and-bags-three-ussa-golds

Novice rower learns to swim and bags three Ussa golds

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (377+ words) Rowing newcomer Siyabonga Mhlungu went from being unable to swim to earning three gold medals in the space of six months at the recent University Sports South Africa sprints regatta. Mhlungu joined the Madibaz Rowing Club last year saying he…...

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theherald.co.za > sport > 2026-04-28-gqeberha-swimmers-olympics-dream-closer-after-sa-selection

Gqeberha swimmer’s Olympics dream closer after SA selection

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (523+ words) Gqeberha swimmer Katie Horne’s selection for the South African senior squad set to compete at the Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Ghana next month takes her one step closer to her childhood dream. The call-up to the continental competition, which…...