MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Seventeen young lifesavers were recognised at the recent open municipal council meeting for their achievements in the 2025 DHL South African Lifesaving Championship.
These youngsters come from various schools and lifesaving clubs in the Mossel Bay area. They participated in age categories from U10 to U17.
Speaker Venolea Fortuin said it is important to acknowledge the great achievements of our young people, and took the opportunity to commend them for their bravery and the excellent work they do.
“To the parents and the trainers, the management responsible for ensuring that these young stars reach their full potential: on behalf of Council, thank you very much for the work you are doing in shaping them to become the best versions of themselves, reaching their full potential.”
The Mossel Bay Municipality said the town’s lifesaving clubs continue to make a real impact by training the youth in essential lifesaving skills - keeping our beaches safer and building a stronger, more prepared community.
SEE PHOTOS HERE: Young lifesavers honoured by municipal council
The youngsters were all recognised under the banner of exceptional achievement in lifesaving:
• Zach Manie (U11) - gold medal for beach sprints
• Rylan Botha (U11) - silver medal for beach sprints
• Zane Briesies (U17) - silver medal for beach flags
• Zack Briesies (U17) - bronze medal for beach run
• Quewin Pieterse (U17) - gold medal for beach flags, bronze medal for beach sprints. Quewin was also chosen to represent SA as part of the Junior Lifesaving Team at the 2025 International Surf Rescue Challenge taking place from 27 to 30 November in New Zealand.
• Lee Bruiners (U17) - silver medal for beach relay, bronze medal for beach flags
• Kyle Dickson (U17) - silver medal for beach relay
• Marko Roodt (U17) - silver medal for beach relay
• Nadeem Fillies (U17) - gold medal for beach sprints, silver medal for beach relay. Nadeem was also chosen to represent SA as part of the Junior President Lifesaving Team at the 2025 International Surf Rescue Challenge from 27-30 November in New Zealand.
• Cass-lynn Botha (U10) - silver medal for beach relay, bronze medal for beach flags
• Keanu Hermanus (U10) - silver medal for beach relay
• Lamah Fillies (U10) - silver medal for beach relay
• Israel Karelse (U10) - silver medal for beach relay
• Kwezi Mini (U14) - bronze medal for beach run, bronze medal for beach relay
• Jowin Meyer (U14) - bronze medal for beach relay
• Trenesh Agulhas (U14) - bronze medal for beach relay
• Damon Busa (U14) - bronze medal for beach relay.
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