Yolanda Gwala, a Grade 7 learner at Hlanganani Preparatory School, who was chosen to represent the UGU surf team at the SA Grommet Games.
This is a surfing event that took place in Durban on March 20th and 21st.
After only surfing for a few months, she did very well.
Yolanda managed to surf in the first and second round, for the first time under stiff competitive circumstances.
Yolanda belongs to the Genesis Wave of Hope Academy that is associated with the Safe Place project at Genesis Centre.
The academy works tirelessly with the learners of the surrounding schools.
The surf programme is run by Philani Sikobi, being both coach and mentor to these talented young surfers, hereby making a big difference in their lives.
This associated programme offered by Safe Place, includes a general life skills and mentoring programme.
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