Reaching new heights is Lizwi Mbanjwa. He competed in the open division at the SA Skateboarding Champs and placed sixth overall. THERE were a number of positives and much to celebrate for the newly ...

Jake Turnbull (11) from Australia claimed 1st place in the U16 Grom Division at the 2026 O'Neill Ballito Pro Skate Jam. Photo: Luke Patterson. Big tricks, clean landings and fearless skating earned ...

It was an emotional win for Durban's Tylor Houston, who took first place in the Open’s division, with SA Olympian Brandon Valjalo getting Best Trick. Rain didn’t dampen the vibe at this year’s O'Neill ...

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Skaters young and old, from groms to professionals, now have a new spot to practice their moves with the launch of The Lot Skatepark in Ballito. This is a fresh, community-driven space set in the ...

For Thalente Biyela, stepping onto a skateboard was never just about learning tricks or chasing adrenaline. It was a lifeline. Living on the streets of Durban as a teenager, he faced daily survival ...

In Durban, South Africa, Indigo Skate Camp is providing young people the space and resources to learn how to skateboard. The short film Valley Of A Thousand Hills follows the lives of these earnest ...

Skateboarding, graffiti, comics and design have not only affected fashion, music, literature and film but have also influenced a crop of young artists ? Giving voice to a new generation of young ...

Skateboarding in South Africa may be historically overshadowed by surfing, especially in a town like Durban, also known as “Surf City.” But for Dave De Witt, it was no contest. “It was colorful and it ...