Strongwomen against Gender-Based Violence

On Saturday 5 December, fourteen female athletes from Hermanus and Cape Town surrounds competed in the Women of Strength against Gender-Based Violence Social Strongwoman Exhibition at the Hemel & Aarde Craft Village. The aim of the event was to raise much needed awareness against the abuse of, and violence against, women and children – what has now been dubbed ‘South Africa's second pandemic’.

The event was organised by Michelle and Johan Kruger and included some of the strongest female athletes in the Western Cape, who regularly compete in events such as this, as well as newbies and amateurs. The athletes competed in two weight categories, namely under 75kg and over 75kg, and events included a Monster Truck Pull, Tractor Tyre Flip, Deadlift and more. As usual, athletes thrilled the crowd which had gathered to watch with some spectacular feats of strength.

The winners were as follows: Over 75kg:

• 1st - Michelle Kruger (Hermanus)

• Joint 2nd - Patty Pretorius and Olivia Adriaanse.

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