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.
Sarah Baum and Anastasia Venter Crown a Golden Day for South Africa
Champions at home, as Sarah Baum claimed the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Qualifying Series 2,000 with a final win over France’s Sarah Leiceaga, and Anastasia Venter won the inaugural Pro Junior, capping a golden finals day for South Africa at Herolds Bay.
Three South Africans Carry the Flag into Vic Bay Surf Pro Semifinals on Sunday
The home side has plenty to cheer at the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro, with defending champion Natasha van Greunen, Sarah Baum and Zoë Steyn into the women’s semifinals, setting up an all South African clash between Baum and Van Greunen.
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.
Rip Curl International Qualifier Leah Lepront Carries South Africa to the World Stage
Goofy-footed surfer Leah Lepront has ridden back-to-back under-16 Rip Curl GromSearch titles in Port Alfred all the way to the Rip Curl International Finals, and this Youth Month she shows how bright the future of SA women’s surfing looks.
Young Surfing Stars Leah Lepront and Taylor Emslie Triumph at Rip Curl GromSearch in Port Alfred
Leah Lepront dominated the 2026 Rip Curl GromSearch’s Premier U16 division, showcasing exceptional skill to secure her berth into the Rip Curl International Finals in gruelling conditions at East Beach in Port Alfred on Monday
South African Trailblazers Share Aspirations for the Future of Women’s Sport in 2026
As 2026 kicks off, South African sports trailblazers are calling for a year of resilience, purpose, and vigour to empower the next generation of role models and ensure that progress for women in sport remains at the forefront of the industry.
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
‘I Want to Inspire’ – World Para Surfing Championships Gold Medal Aspirant Noluthando Makalima
Adaptive surfer Noluthando Makalima is fundraising for the World Para Surfing Championships to achieve her dream of winning gold and becoming an inspiration to everyone, proving that your disability can be your strength
Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri Wins the Ballito Open as Sarah Baum Tops Regional Rankings
Basque Country’s Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri beat Portugal’s Teresa Bonvalot to win the WSL QS 2,000 Ballito Open in two-to-three foot surf while South Africa’s Sarah Baum retains the rankings lead in KwaDukuza on Sunday