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Swimming South Africa and South African Water Polo Commit to a Unified Future for the Sport
Johannesburg - Swimming South Africa (SSA), the national governing body for aquatic sports in South Africa, recently convened a strategic meeting with representatives of South African Water Polo (SAWP) at its Johannesburg headquarters under the leadership of SSA President, Alan Fritz.
Coetzé, Corbett honoured as Bombela Aquatics Awards salute SA’s rising and reigning stars
30 November 2025 - South Africa’s aquatics community came together at the Bombela Concession Company Annual Aquatics Awards at the Southern Sun OR Tambo on Saturday night to honour the athletes, coaches and volunteers who excelled in the past season.
16 Days Of Activism
Today, and every day, we stand united against Gender-Based Violence.💜 As the aquatic community, we are committed to fostering a culture of respect, safety, and equality both in and out of the pool.
Tatjana back in business with 50m breaststroke gold as four swimmers qualify for Beijing
24 September 2026 – Tatjana Smith picked up where she left off, claiming another national title and setting two personal bests on her return to competitive swimming at the SA Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday.
Two from two for Smith and Houlie on second day of SA Short Course Championships
25 September 2026 – Both Tatjana Smith and Michael Houlie achieved their second World Championships qualifying times on day two of the SA Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg on Friday.
SA short course champs wrap up with more names in the mix for team to Beijing
27 September 2026 – The SA Short Course Championships wrapped up in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, with several swimmers adding their names to the mix for selection for the World Short Course Championships by achieving B qualifying times.
SSA Newsletter
Office Closure Notice
Please note that the Swimming South Africa (SSA) Office will be closed for the festive season from Wednesday, 24 December 2025, and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026.
South African swimmers return from Belarus with six-medal haul
27 November 2025 - Team South Africa returned to the country with six medals after concluding a successful four-day campaign at the Strongest Athletes Swimming Cup in Minsk, Belarus over the weekend. The team of four also produced several personal bests and strong placements across multiple events at the short-course (25m) meet.
Landmann makes second chance count to book world champs spot
26 September 2026 – Armand Landmann proved the star of the third day of the SA Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday.
SA swimming’s next gen steps up with 84-medal African champs haul
12 May 2026 – A team of young South African swimmers return to the country this morning from the African Swimming Championships in Algeria with an impressive haul of 84 medals.
South Africa's Elite Deliver World-Class Performances at Grand Prix #2 in Tshwane
The 2026 Grand Prix #2 Invitational Meet concluded in spectacular fashion this weekend at Hillcrest Swimming Pool in Tshwane, with three days of electrifying racing from 20–22 February 2026. The meet brought together South Africa’s finest swimmers and emerging stars, producing world-class performances, thrilling head-to-head battles, and statements of intent ahead of the international season.
Stars align in Gqeberha as SA swimmers target Commonwealth Games qualification
13 April 2026 – South Africa’s elite swimmers are set to descend on Gqeberha for the Bombela Concession Company SA National Swimming Championships from 14-18 April, with national titles and crucial qualification spots for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on the line.
Brammer and Heydra share spoils in top-class SA diving champs showdown
16 April 2026 - Grace Brammer and Bailey Heydra emerged as the dominant forces at the Bombela Concession Company SA Diving Championships in Boksburg, going head-to-head across the springboard events and sharing the honours. Brammer claimed the 3m title with Heydra close behind, while Heydra turned the tables to secure gold in the 1m, with Brammer finishing second.
Western Cape dominates at artistic swimming national champs
2 April 2026 - Cape Town played host to a highly successful Bombela Concession Company Artistic Swimming National Championships from 29 March to 1 April, showcasing the country’s top talent across all levels.
Vegter Maharajh eyes comeback gold at national artistic swimming champs
27 March 2026 - South Africa’s premier artistic swimmers are descending on Cape Town this weekend for the Bombela Concession Artistic Swimming National Championships, taking place from 29 March to 1 April.
Canny, Coetzé and Van Renen secure Commonwealth qualifiers at SA swimming champs
14 April 2026 - Standout performances from Aimee Canny, Pieter Coetzé and Ruard van Renen headlined the opening day of the Bombela Concession Company SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Tuesday, with all three securing Commonwealth Games qualifying times.
Clarification on Franschhoek High Performance Centre Project and NLC Funding
Swimming South Africa (SSA) has taken note of an article published by Daily Maverick on 29 January 2026 concerning the Franschhoek High Performance Centre project. The article contains inaccurate and misleading assertions, including insinuations of non-compliance, scandalous narrative and an alleged investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
Future stars emerge at Swimming SA High Performance camp and Grand Prix in Mpumalanga
12 January 2026 - Mbombela played host to the next generation of South African swimming talent as nearly 100 youth athletes gathered for an intensive High Performance training camp, culminating in a competitive Grand Prix meet over the weekend. The event focused on identifying and developing top up-and-coming talent in the 13 to 18-year-old category.
Tatjana’s return adds star power to SA Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg
16 September 2026 – Interest in next week’s South African Short Course Championships has grown significantly after the news that four-time Olympic medallist Tatjana Smith (formerly Schoenmaker) will return to competition at the event in Pietermaritzburg from 24-27 September.
Canny leads IM thriller as six swimmers book Commonwealth spots in Gqeberha
15 April 2026 - Six swimmers achieved Commonwealth Games qualifying times on the second day of the Bombela Concession Company SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Wednesday.
Canny and Coetzé continue Commonwealth charge at SA swimming champs
16 April 2026 - Aimee Canny wrapped up her Bombela Concession Company SA Swimming Championships campaign with a fourth Commonwealth Games qualifying time on Thursday night in Gqeberha.
