Sarah Baum Solidifies her Africa QS Lead as Kirra Pinkerton Takes Ballito Open Title
Kirra Pinkerton claimed a confidence-boosting Ballito Open victory in pumping Willard Beach surf, while South Africa’s own Sarah Baum stormed into a second consecutive Africa Qualifying Series final to cement her place at the top of the rankings!
Australia’s Charli Hately Denies Louise Lepront in Thrilling Ballito Pro Junior Final
Charli Hately claimed the O’Neill SMTH Shapes Ballito Pro Junior women’s crown in KwaDukuza, while runner-up Louise Lepront surged to the top of the WSL Africa Junior rankings at the third stop of the Africa Junior Qualifying Series, in Ballito on Wednesday.
Emily Jenkinson Leads South African Charge Behind Hina-Maria Conradi at Vic Bay
Reunion’s Hina-Maria Conradi lit up Victoria Bay with the day’s biggest total, with Emily Jenkinson the leading South African as she, Taylor Emslie, Gabriella Herbst, Jasmine Venter and Leah Lepront surfed into the Round of 16 at the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro.
Natasha van Greunen Returns to Defend Her Vic Bay Surf Pro Crown
The home season starts here as 2025 champion Natasha van Greunen returns to lead a deep women’s field into the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro on the Garden Route, with a new Pro Junior division giving the next generation its stage.
Emily Jenkinson Wins the Rip Curl GromSearch Series 2025
Despite a fierce challenge from Leah Lepront in the Seal Point final, Emily Jenkinson dug deep to clinch the Rip Curl GromSearch Series 2025 South African title to earn her spot to represent Mzansi at the International Finals in France this November