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Shoreline Challenge from Port Edward to Mtamvuna River wraps up series

The final 6km walk started at the Port Edward National Sea Rescue Institute base and finished at the Mtamvuna River at Riverside.

The South Coast Shoreline Challenge concluded on Sunday, with walkers completing the eighth and final leg from Port Edward to the Mtamvuna River at Riverside.

Organised by the Mzimkhulu Honorary Officers, the challenge comprised eight walking legs covering more than 50km, taking walkers along the coastline over four months from May to August.

Boogie Babes (from left) Dubreta Oosthuizen, Brigitte Konrad, Deseré Bouillon, Marcelle Ripley, Carina Bornman, Hermien Becker, René Naudé and Murial De Vries.

The final 6km walk started at the Port Edward National Sea Rescue Institute base and finished at the Mtamvuna River at Riverside, with walkers enjoying a scenic coastal route and a ferry crossing to Riverside.

Beyond the walk, the challenge also promotes care for the coastline, with ramblers encouraged to collect litter and raise awareness about keeping beaches and the marine environment clean.

Jenny Els with the painting she won in the South Coast Shoreline Challenge lucky draw. The artwork was donated by Derrick Wridgeway, with proceeds from the draw supporting the initiative.

Organisers extended a special thank you to the Boogie Babes and walkers for collecting litter and inspiring others to continue the clean-up efforts until the next challenge.

The final event also included a lucky draw, with Jenny Els winning a beautiful painting donated by Derrick Wridgeway. Organisers thanked Wridgeway for his generous contribution and everyone who supported the fundraiser by purchasing tickets.

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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