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Skateboarding

The bright young athlete who’s dreamt of Olympics glory her whole life — all 11 years of it

Sport

The bright young athlete who’s dreamt of Olympics glory her whole life — all 11 years of it

By Yanga Sibembe

From boardslides to kickflips — Mamelodi Skate Club grinds poverty to empower youth through skateboarding

South Africa

From boardslides to kickflips — Mamelodi Skate Club grinds poverty to empower youth through skateboarding

By Alet Pretorius

World of inspiration – punk rockers 21 Children on their wide artistic influences

South Africa

World of inspiration – punk rockers 21 Children on their wide artistic influences

By Mick Raubenheimer

SA thrasher flipping public attitudes to skateboarding while carving out safe spaces for young girls to thrive

South Africa

SA thrasher flipping public attitudes to skateboarding while carving out safe spaces for young girls to thrive

By Thom Pierce

Cape Town skateboarder in the Guinness World Record books again

Sport

Cape Town skateboarder in the Guinness World Record books again

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Ravensmead kids skate the road less travelled

South Africa

Ravensmead kids skate the road less travelled

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

SA’s Olympic skateboarders grind on despite lengthy injury list

Sport

SA’s Olympic skateboarders grind on despite lengthy injury list

By Gary Lemke in Tokyo

The fire still burns brightly in Steyn

South Africa

The fire still burns brightly in Steyn

By Jon Cardinelli

Sk8 for Gr8: The creative collaborative hoping to redesign the futures of Woodstock’s kids

South Africa

Sk8 for Gr8: The creative collaborative hoping to redesign the futures of Woodstock’s kids

By Antoinette Muller