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      Heidelberg Giant Pumpkin Festival

      Biggest Pumpkin South Africa Has Ever Seen Wins Gold in Heidelberg!

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodthingsguyMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026 10,334 0

      The winning pumpkin grew for 114 days and weighed a whopping 1221 kg!   Western Cape, South Africa (30 March 2026) – The fiercely contended Heidelberg Giant Pumpkin Festival took…

      Swimming Wins

      Swimming South Africa Celebrates Big Wins in the Pool This Past Week

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 23, 2026 1,724 0

      Kaylene Corbett claimed bronze in China as Pieter Coetzé won gold and Jessica Thompson broke records at home, showcasing a great week of South African swimming talent.   Global (23…

      Lythe Pillay

      Lythe Pillay Powers to a World-Leading 400m Time

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 164 0

      A world-leading 400m performance in Johannesburg saw Lythe Pillay surge to victory, continuing South Africa’s strong run in athletics.   Johannesburg, South Africa (17 March 2026)-  It feels like local…

      Adriaan Wildschutt Becomes First South African to Win NYC Half-Marathon

      Adriaan Wildschutt Becomes First South African to Win NYC Half-Marathon

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 16, 2026March 18, 2026 865 0

      On his first run through the streets of New York, Adriaan Wildschutt surged past top contenders to become the first South African to claim the NYC Half-Marathon title.   New…

      Maxime Chaumeton

      Maxime Chaumeton Smashes SA 10km Record in Romania

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 8, 2025October 7, 2025 433 0

      A history-making run in Romania as South Africa’s Maxime Chaumeton becomes the first to dip under 27 minutes, setting a new national record.   Brasov, Romania (08 October 2025) –…

      Sasha

      Relive Sacha’s Throwback Video Before His Springbok Record

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 632 0

      This throwback video captures a young Sacha giving thanks to his coaches and teammates, a moment we now reflect on after his record-breaking 37-point display.   South Africa (30 September…

      Team SASAPD Para Swimmers

      South Africa’s Young Para Swimmers Make Golden Return

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 243 0

      Team SASAPD collects 26 gold medals, 41 silver, 4 bronze, and 11 new U14 South African records, showing that SA’s Para swimming future is making waves.   Windhoek, Namibia (29…

      Braai

      South Africa Fires Up for Record Breaking Braai

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 449 0

      Over 2,500 braai enthusiasts gathered at Loftus Versfeld to attempt a Guinness World Record for the most people braaiing at the same time, celebrating Heritage Day with fun.   Pretoria,…

      ⁠Dewald Brevis

      ⁠Dewald Brevis: From Baby AB to a Record-Holder

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 777 0

      ⁠Dewald Brevis is stepping out of the “Baby AB” shadow after setting a brilliant record in the Proteas’ second T20I against Australia.   Darwin, Australia (14 August 2025) – Here…

      Pieter Coetzé

      South Africa Secures Four Medals in Singapore

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 302 0

      South Africa ends the World Aquatics Championships with four medals thanks to standout performances from Pieter Coetzé and Kaylene Corbett.   Singapore (04 August 2025) – What a weekend for…

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