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Beyond the Wave: The Last Surfing Hippie
The film follows Bruce Gold, one of the last remaining hippie surfers in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. A living remnant of a bygone era, Bruce represents a time when...
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Raglan, Through Fresh Eyes
To be honest, I didn’t know much about Raglan before the WSL announced it as the replacement for Jeffreys Bay. Like a lot of...
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If J-Bay Leaves the Tour, What Do We Lose?
Why Jeffreys Bay Is Still One of the Crown Jewels of World Surfing, and Why South Africa Needs to Fight for It
There are surf...
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A South African Surf Film: ‘Where the Air is Thick with Glory’
Two identical 5 ’11 Spiders sat like spears between us as we sped along the coast towards llandudno. It had long since become a...
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Why the Muizenberg Beachfront Upgrade Is Good News for Surfers
Muizenberg has always been more than just a surf spot. It’s where first waves are caught, where longboard culture thrives, and where the smell...
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St Francis Bay Groyne Project Update: The Bay Starts to Breathe Again
A few months ago, the St Francis Bay groynes were just lines on engineering drawings and piles of rock on the beach. Now, the...
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Finals Day | Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup
An unforgettable Finals Day brought the 2025 Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup to a powerful close, celebrating performance, progression, and unity across the region.
After...
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Day 2 Highlights | 2025 Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup
Day 2 saw the competition intensify at the 2025 Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup, with surfers stepping up as the stakes continued to rise.
The...
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Day 1 in Photos | Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup
Day 1 of the Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup came to life through powerful moments in and out of the water.
The action kicked off...
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Opening Function | 2025 Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup
The 2025 Indian Oceans | Francophonie Cup officially kicked off with an unforgettable Opening Function, bringing together teams from across the region in a...
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A Rare Breed of Women: Surfing Grandmothers by Bernie Shelly | Part 1
“Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.”
(William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra).
As improbable as hen’s teeth, ‘Ouma’ or ‘Gogo’ are not words that...
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Surfing the Frozen Frontier: ‘Antarctica Domain One’ Premieres in Cape Town
Cape Town’s iconic Labia Theatre will host the South African premiere of Antarctica Domain One on Wednesday, 26 November, a groundbreaking surf documentary that...
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The Long Paddle: How South Africans Found Their Place in Hawaiian Surfing
Every surfer knows the legend: Hawaii is the ultimate test. It’s the sacred ground where reputations are made, dreams are broken, and surfing’s best...
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Luke Slijpen on His New Surf Film Surge: A Celebration of South African Waves
Llandudno's Luke Slijpen has never been one to sit still. Between competing on the Challenger Series and chasing swells across the globe, his passion...