POLAR BEAR SWIM

16/10/2026

04/10/2026

❤️ This feels surreal! Ziyanda is attending a swim clinic with Penny Heyns!

We are so proud of our little Polar Bear Swim ambassador. It’s such a privilege to watch you grow, develop and go from strength to strength. Keep believing in yourself and swimming your own race, Ziyanda! 🏊‍♀️✨

17/09/2026

🐾 Spend a wonderful day with your favourite four-legged friend! 🐾

Entry fee: R50

Come along, enjoy the fun and help us support the Estcourt Animal Shelter. Every entry makes a difference to the animals in their care. 🐶🐱❤️

Bring your furry best friend and support a truly worthy cause!

14/09/2026

🏊‍♀️🌟 OUR LITTLE POLAR BEAR SHINES! 🌟🏊‍♀️

This past Saturday, Ziyanda proudly represented Hamilton Preparatory School at the aQuellé Maritzburg Spring Challenge, held at the Seals Swimming Pool.

The event welcomed swimmers aged 5–14 from schools across KwaZulu-Natal.

Ziyanda competed in five events and improved her times in every one—an achievement to be incredibly proud of! She delivered outstanding performances and earned:

🥇 1st place – Backstroke
🥇 1st place – Freestyle
🥇 1st place – Butterfly
🏅 4th place – Breaststroke
🏅 4th place – Individual Medley

The Drakensberg Polar Bear Swim Challenge is exceptionally proud of our brave and talented Little Polar Bear ambassador. ❤️🐻‍❄️

Congratulations, Ziyanda! Your dedication, courage and wonderful sporting spirit continue to inspire us. Keep reaching for your dreams—we are cheering you on every stroke of the way!

11/09/2026

🎟️ MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR RAFFLE TICKET! 🐾❤️

It’s a win-win all the way!

By buying a raffle ticket, you’re supporting the Estcourt Animal Shelter and helping the animals who depend on our community. 🐶🐱

And who knows… YOU might just be the lucky winner and enjoy a wonderful break away from the normal daily routine! 🎉🌿

Get your ticket, support a great cause, and stand a chance to win! 🐾❤️

Every ticket makes a difference.

04/09/2026

🐾 WALKIES FOR A GOOD CAUSE! 🐾

Enjoy a fun outing with your furry best friend! 🐶💕

Bring your pups along for a walk, some fresh air and a bit of socialising at Berg Air on Saturday, 26 September.

It’s a wonderful opportunity for our four-legged friends to make some new buddies while their humans enjoy a relaxed morning out. 🐕🐾

❤️ Best of all — it’s in aid of the Estcourt Animal Shelter!
📅 Saturday, 26 September 2026
📍 Berg Air
🐶 Bring your furry friends
🐾 Walk • Socialise • Have Fun • Support a Great Cause