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Sad passing of trailblazer ocean warrior

Tributes pour in after untimely passing of Alkantstrand and Zululand Kayak Club legend, Shadrack Mkhize

December 11, 2025
Dave Savides Less than a minute
Shadrack Mkhize showing his power in single ski action

A cloud of sadness and disbelief descended on the local lifesaving and paddling community this week as news was received that Alkantstrand and Zululand Kayak Club legend, Shadrack Mkhize, had unexpectedly passed away…

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December 11, 2025
Dave Savides Less than a minute

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Dave Savides

With 35 years of reporting under his belt, Dave is the veteran newshound of the Zululand Observer. He is an award-winning journalist covering sport and hard news stories, which he achieved not only while a ZO journalist, but also during his tenure as editor-in-chief. Having only recently stepped out of the ‘hot seat’, Dave is now consultant editor but continues chasing hard-hitting stories in his quest to bring news of value to our community of which he is an integral figure.
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