WATCH: Karatekas make smash anti-drug hit

The Kobus Riekert Bonsai-Do karate club in Richards Bay put on a super performance for the Sanca/Zululand Observer Walk Away from Drugs crowd on Saturday

September 9, 2025

Dave Savides Less than a minute

Both with Protea colours, sensei Kobus Riekert and fellow black belt Ashley-Belle Riekert thrill the spectators with their kumite exhibition PHOTOS: Tracey Turner

ADDING their punching power to the annual Sanca/Zululand Observer ‘Walk Away from Drugs’ event held from the Zululand Yacht Club on Saturday, members of the Kobus Riekert Bonsai-Do karate club put on a super performance for the crowd for the 11th year running.

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Watch some of the karate action here:

Always willing to promote Sanca’s work in dealing with drug and alcohol abuse, the Bonsai-Do karate group show healthy alternatives: Ashley-Belle Riekert, Juan Swarts, Chris-Jan Swarts, Khanya Msweli, TJ Riekert and sensei Kobus Riekert

Everyone wants to get in on the act

Brave volunteer Phiwo Buthelezi steps out from the crowd to challenge TJ Riekert

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September 9, 2025

Dave Savides Less than a minute

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