Drakies dive in at Polar Bear Challenge

43 Drakies participated, some of them only nine-years-old

August 1, 2018

Estcourt News 1 minute read

Jordyn Fraser - if you had any doubt that the water was cold, look at the expression on that face!

A swim not for the faint hearted, is how the annual Polar Bear Challenge is described! The swim takes place in water measured at 11° Celsius, with a swimming distance of 100 meters.

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It is a community-based fundraising drive for the Estcourt Animal Shelter and Khetani Dog Rescue in Winterton.
This year’s swim was held June 23 at the Dragon Peaks Dam in the Drakensberg.

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Learners from the Drakensberg Boys Choir School were among the entrants and spectators.

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43 Drakies participated, some of them only nine-years-old. Well done, your school is proud of you!

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August 1, 2018

Estcourt News 1 minute read

Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news