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No Smith or Le Clos as rising stars take centre stage at SA Swimming Championships
04/07/2025
7 April 2025 - A changing of the guard will be keenly felt at this week's SA Senior National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha, as the start sheets reveal the notable absence of icons Tatjana Smith and Chad le Clos.
Swimming South Africa Establishes Strategic Framework to Elevate Water Polo Standards
03/13/2025
Swimming South Africa (SSA) has taken decisive steps to enhance the development and competitiveness of water polo in the country. During a recently convened strategic workshop, SSA outlined a structured roadmap aimed at integrating the school sports environment with a more robust club system. This framework is designed to create a strong foundation for elite player development, ensuring South African water polo remains competitive on the international stage.
ATTENTION: Now Open To Clubs To Compete!
03/05/2025
Important Update: SA National Water Polo Championships 2025 >>> Rules and Entry Form: https://swimsa.org/disciplines/waterpolo/rules-and-programs
Swimming South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Governance and Due Process
02/27/2025
Swimming South Africa (SSA) notes with concern the recent misleading media reports regarding allegations against Western Cape Aquatics, an Affiliate member of SSA. We take this opportunity to provide clarity and reaffirm our commitment to governance, due process, and transparency.
Houlie seventh, Smith eighth in debut world short course final
12/15/2024
15 December 2024 - Michael Houlie and Chris Smith became the first South African pair to line up in the same 50m breaststroke final at the World Short Course Swimming Championships since 2016 in Budapest on Sunday.
Smith breaks world junior record en route to breaststroke final with teammate Houlie
12/14/2024
14 December 2024 - Rising South African swimming star Chris Smith sprung a surprise on Michael Houlie in the 50m breaststroke semifinals at the World Short Course Championships in Budapest on Saturday night, beating his more experienced teammate to victory.
Meder impresses again on record-breaking night in Budapest
12/13/2024
13 December 2024 - It was a busy night for South Africa’s standout performer at the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest, Rebecca Meder, on Friday, lining up in the finals of two events.
Two more African records for magnificent Meder as Le Clos misses out
12/12/2024
12 December 2024 - Rebecca Meder finished sixth in her second final of the World Short Course Championships in Budapest on Thursday before breaking her second African record of the day just a few races later.
Van Renen eighth in first international final, Meder advances through another semifinal
12/11/2024
11 December 2024 - Ruard van Renen swam the fastest race of his career so far to finish eighth in his first international final at the World Short Course Championships in Budapest on Wednesday.
SA’s Meder shatters long-standing African record as Van Renen reaches final on opening night in Budapest
12/10/2024
10 December 2024 - Rebecca Meder took over half a second off Zimbabwean Olympic great Kirsty Coventry’s African 200m individual medley record on the opening night of the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest on Tuesday.
Veteran Le Clos sets sights on more World Short Course Championships success
12/09/2024
9 December 2024 - Veteran Chad le Clos will head the medal charge as an otherwise youthful team head to the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest this week.
Coetzé achieves double crown as SA swimmers shine in World Cup series
11/02/2024
2 November 2024 - South African swimmers wrapped up a successful World Aquatics Swimming World Cup series in Singapore on Saturday with Pieter Coetzé claiming seven victories in total and ultimately securing fourth place in the overall standings.
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10/29/2024
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Meder secures another world champs qualifier as Chelius calls time on her career
09/29/2024
29 September 2024 - Rebecca Meder wrapped up the SA Short Course Championships in Durban with another world championships qualifying time on Sunday.
Another SA teenage prospect added to the World Short Course champs mix
09/28/2024
28 September 2024 - Chris Smith became the sixth South African swimmer to achieve a world championship qualifying time at the SA Short Course Championships in Durban on Saturday.
