Isiqalo News

Bong Finds Trust

Tuesday 30 August 2011

Any surfer knows that before he can tackle a wave he must trust his abilities. In his third instalment Bong masters the art of being a teacher. He discovers how surfing bridges a gap in not only getting his class to trust him, but also how it instils a feeling of trust in them.

No bubbles Bong

Wed 17 August 2011

Our new blogger Bongani recounts the first time feeling of leaving the bubbles behind and heading out back to where the green waves break. Can you recall the first time you paddled out?

Meet Mr Bongani

Wednesday 10 Aug 2011

Meet our new blogger Bongani Ndlovu or Bongi. Born in Durban, living in Cape Town, Bongi, who is 18, recently finished matric. He joined the Isiqualo Foundation this year. A natural way with words has helped him find his voice.

Waves For Change

Monday 13 June 2011

The Isiqalo Foundation is not a kid's club. Surfing is part of it, and a sense of community is integral, but you've got to do the hard yards. A recent group attended a surfing course that included tests for HIV, writes Tim Conibear.