From South Africa to Australia Jessie van Niekerk is Chasing Waves and Breaking Barriers
Jessie van Niekerk, a South African surfer resident in Australia, is making her mark on the world surfing scene and, having just qualified for her third year of the Challenger Series, she’s chasing waves and paving the way for the next generation.
Jessie van Niekerk Wins Cape Town Surf Pro and WSL Challenger Series Qualification Alongside Louise Lepront
Jessie van Niekerk has won the World Surf League Qualifying Series Cape Town Surf Pro QS 1,000 at Long Beach in Kommetjie, Cape Town on Sunday to qualify for the WSL 2025 Challenger Series along with season champion, Louise Lepront
Natasha van Greunen Over the Moon after Winning the Vic Bay Surf Pro in George
Natasha van Greunen is over the moon after winning her maiden WSL QS 1,000 title when she pushed hard to out-surf runner-up Zoë Steyn and win the Victoria Bay Surf Pro at Harold’s Bay in George on Sunday
Jessie van Niekerk Joins Repeat Qualifier Remi Fourie in WSL QS Vic Bay Pro Surf QFs
Repeat WSL QS qualifier Remi Fourie is joined by Emily Jenkinson in Sunday’s Victoria Bay Pro Quarterfinals with Louise Lepront looking to continue her winning form as the tour returns to one of South Africa’s favourite surf spots since 2019.
Louise Lepront Wins the SA Open of Surfing in Gqeberha
Louise Lepront beat runner-up Natasha van Greunen in the final to win the SA Open of Surfing much improved conditions to extend her lead atop of the WSL Africa QS rankings at Pollok Beach in Gqeberha on Sunday
Competitors Battle the Elements on Opening Day of SA Open of Surfing
Remi Fourie and Crystal Hulett progress to the Quarterfinals of the World Surf League’s Qualifying Series Stop No.4 of the 2024/2025 WSL Africa regional season, the SA Open of Surfing in Gqeberha on Sunday
Challenging Conditions Await SA Open of Surfing in Gqeberha on Saturday
Louise Lepront enters the SA Open of Surfing WSL Africa QS as the season’s rankings leader, and will face challenging conditions for a possible 8:15am start at Pollok Beach in Gqeberha, the Eastern Cape on Saturday
Sarah Baum Shines at Supertubes to Win the WSL J-Bay Classic Qualifier
South Africa international surfer Sarah Baum showed her experience at Supertubes to pick off the best waves and ride the two-to-three foot surf to victory at the WSL J-Bay Classic Trials at Jeffreys Bay on Saturday
Louise Lepront and Crystal Hulett Claim Inaugural eThekwini Surf Pro Titles in Durban on Sunday
Louise Lepront won the World Surf League (WSL) Africa Regional Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000, and Crystal Hulett top-performed to take the Longboard Qualifying Series title at the inaugural eThekwini Surf Pro in Durban on Sunday
Stephanie Gilmore to Return to Supertubes as WSL J-Bay Classic Invitees Announced
The SA Open of Surfing champ Sarah Baum is one of six SA Trials invitees chasing 1 qualifier spot for the inaugural WSL J-Bay Classic International field, including 2018 J-Bay champ Australia’s Stephanie Gilmore
Iconic Sarah Baum Wins the SA Open of Surfing in Gqeberha
Sarah Baum has won the SA Open of Surfing QS 1,000 ahead of Jessie van Niekerk, and scholar Sarah Scott is crowned WSL Africa Regional QS Champion after her Cape Town Surf Pro title sealed her advantage
Jessie van Niekerk and Sarah Baum Dominate SA Open of Surfing Day 1
Cape Town Surf Pro Jessie van Niekerk and SA pro Sarah Baum produced stellar performances to dominate their Quarterfinal and Semifinal heats and book SA Open of Surfing QS1,000 Finals berths at Pollok Beach in Gqeberha on Saturday