Ntuzuma adaptive surf champ takes on Oceans 8 Charity Swim
Visually impaired athlete Alwande Mthembu to compete in Oceans 8 Charity Swim after sponsorship from leopard attack survivor Kathryn Powell.
Alwande Mthembu, a 22-year-old from Ntuzuma, will compete in the 1-Mile Oceans 8 Charity Swim at Vetch’s Beach in Durban from May 23–25 after Kathryn Powell, who is recovering from a 2022 leopard attack, gifted her a sponsorship.
Mthembu, who is blind in her right eye and has limited vision in her left eye, discovered adaptive surfing through Made for More.
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After earning three SA gold medals and a national team call-up, she is now adding open-water swimming to her achievements.
“I am out of words for this opportunity,” she says.
“It is a privilege and an honour to represent Kathryn and her family. I am so excited to swim, to grow, and to create lasting connections. I am truly grateful.”
Made for More’s Anele Zama notes that Mthembu came to them still finding her confidence and is now a changed person. “She is living proof of what’s possible when young people are given the chance to discover their potential.”
The swim raises funds for KwaZulu-Natal charities – swimmers in the 1-Mile event must contribute R200, plus at least R800 for beneficiaries.
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To enter, visit www.oceans8swim.co.za. For more information or to learn about partnership opportunities, contact info@oceans8swim.co.za. Keep updated on all the action by following @oceans8_charityswim on Instagram and oceans8swim on Facebook.
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