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“Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.” (William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra). As improbable as hen’s teeth, ‘Ouma’ or ‘Gogo’ are not words that personify these unique women. Hailing from all the surf spots around South Africa, they have energy and attitude in abundance. Their ages range from 60 to 78 years old […]

Cape Town’s iconic Labia Theatre will host the South African premiere of Antarctica Domain One on Wednesday, 26 November, a groundbreaking surf documentary that pushes the boundaries of adventure cinema. Directed by the renowned Gauchos del Mar brothers, the film chronicles an unprecedented expedition to chase waves in the most remote, inhospitable ocean on Earth. […]

Jordy Smith’s surfing roots run deep in Durban, a coastline defined by its famous “bowls” and “piers”. These distinctive waves form alongside the city’s many piers, where powerful rips pull sand into perfectly shaped banks. The result is a playground of hollow, punchy lefts and rights—ideal for a young surfer eager to push his limits. […]

Every surfer knows the legend: Hawaii is the ultimate test. It’s the sacred ground where reputations are made, dreams are broken, and surfing’s best measure themselves against the most powerful waves on Earth. For South Africans, that challenge runs even deeper. The North Shore of Oʻahu isn’t just half a world away, it’s an economic, […]

Llandudno’s Luke Slijpen has never been one to sit still. Between competing on the Challenger Series and chasing swells across the globe, his passion for free surfing and filmmaking has always driven him to create something of his own. His new short film, Surge, is a reflection of that drive — a raw and beautifully […]

Hossegor, France – 6 November 2025: South African junior surfer Emily Jenkinson from Kommetjie delivered a standout performance at the Rip Curl GromSearch International Finals, finishing second overall in the Premier Girls division. Competing against the world’s best under-16 surfers, Jenkinson advanced through multiple rounds to reach the prestigious final at Le Santocha, Capbreton, where […]

Jordy Smith was back home, and it showed. The rhythm, the timing, the effortless flow — it was like he had never left. After months on the road chasing clean reef lines and faraway setups, there was something about returning to that familiar stretch of sand and those thick, unpredictable sand-bottom tubes that brought out […]

When the final horn sounded on the sands of Ballito, Luke Thompson had done what no South African surfer had managed in nearly a decade at a CS level, he’d claimed the Ballito Pro title on home soil. At just 21 years old, the Durban local delivered a gritty, composed performance that turned heartbreak into […]

South African longboarder Steven Sawyer proved once again why he’s one of the world’s most stylish and consistent performers, finishing runner-up at the 2025 Surf Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic. The event, staged from October 24 to 26 at the cutting-edge Surf Abu Dhabi wave pool on Hudayriyat Island, showcased the best longboarders on the planet, […]

In Samudra Spirit Glitters, PE raised surfer and filmmaker Craig Anderson takes audiences on a dream-chasing voyage that’s as much about spirit as it is about surf. The title, drawn from the Sanskrit word samudra, meaning “ocean”, captures the essence of a journey where the sea itself becomes both setting and symbol. The film, created […]