Press Releases

SA’s Smith finishes sixth in first long course world champs final

Author: Brynwell

Published: 30 Jul 2025

30 July - Chris Smith was the sole South African in action during the evening session at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Wednesday, having earned a place in his first-ever global long course final.

Coetzé stuns Olympic champion to clinch world champs gold in African record time

Author: Brynwell

Published: 29 Jul 2025

29 July 2025 - Pieter Coetzé powered his way to South Africa’s first medal of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, claiming gold in the 100m backstroke on Tuesday.

Speedy Coetzé secures spot in 100m backstroke final in Singapore

Author: Brynwell

Published: 28 Jul 2025

28 July 2025 - Pieter Coetzé booked a spot in the 100m backstroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore after powering to second place in his semifinal on Monday.

Two semifinals for SA swimmers on opening day of Singapore world champs

Author: Brynwell

Published: 27 Jul 2025

27 July 2025 - The South African duo of Rebecca Meder and Erin Gallagher both made it through to the semifinals of their respective events on the opening day of the swimming programme at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Sunday.

Confident Coetzé leads the charge for SA’s world champs swimming squad in Singapore

Author: Brynwell

Published: 25 Jul 2025

25 July 2025 - A team of 14 South Africans will dive into action as the swimming programme gets underway at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Sunday.

Swimming South Africa Makes Waves with Nationwide Water Safety Drive for World Drowning Prevention Day

Author: Brynwell

Published: 25 Jul 2025

‘Making Every Splash Count’ Campaign Targets Vulnerable Communities with Free Life-Saving Lessons and Water Safety Education Johannesburg, 25 July 2025 - Swimming South Africa (SSA) has launched a nationwide campaign to commemorate World Drowning Prevention Day, activating its network of affiliates to deliver life-saving water safety initiatives across the country.

Swimming South Africa and Bombela Concession Company Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Aquatic Excellence and Water Safety

Author: Brynwell

Published: 17 Jul 2025

Rosebank, Johannesburg - Swimming South Africa (SSA) is proud to announce a partnership with the Bombela Concession Company, a collaboration that reinforces our unwavering commitment to nurturing future champions and safeguarding lives through the power of aquatics.

SA aquatics squad dives into world champs action in Singapore

Author: Brynwell

Published: 11 Jul 2025

11 July 2025 - The national women’s water polo team got South Africa’s campaign at the World Aquatics Championships underway in Singapore on Friday.