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Gowan Jones
Reddam House uMhlanga’s Director of Hockey, Gowan Jones, will be representing South Africa on the hockey field at the Tokyo Olympics. Durban-born Gowan joined Reddam uMhlanga at the beginning of 2018 and is grateful for their support: “The whole Reddam House group has been incredibly supportive in encouraging me during this opportunity to compete at the Olympics.” His journey to the Olympics has been years in the making. He earned his first cap for South Africa in 2013 and has represented South Africa at two Hockey World Cups. He went on to be part of Team South Africa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and is now part of the 2020 SA Men’s Olympic Squad. A passionate and determined fitness fanatic, he is incredibly dedicated to his training and nutrition. Gowan has built a solid reputation in the hockey community which inspired him to start a goalkeeping academy to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation of players. He is also a qualified strength and conditioning coach as well as a sports massage therapist which adds value to his coaching as well as his own game and training regime.
FOR MORE INFO Phone 031 566 5736 or go to www.umhlanga.reddamhouse.com/
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Phuza Water Ballito
How and when did your business start and what was the inspiration behind it? My new water venture began three months ago when I bought the existing business as a going concern. Growing up in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, supplying clean pure drinking water at affordable prices has been a dream that has inspired me to aquire Phuza Water Ballito.
What makes Phuza Water unique? I have been involved in the petroleum, retail and construction industry for most of my working career. Starting and growing businesses while focusing on service delivery is my goal in every venture I’m involved with. I’m passionate not only about growing businesses, but also about the people I meet along the way.
What can you offer Ridge readers? Best prices without compromise to quality. Service delivery and a personal relationship with our customers. Being a smaller water supply business means we can service our customers according to their individual needs – be it for their homes, or branded water for businesses or restaurants and events.
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ARTISTIC SWIMMING Kathleen Jarvis & Jessica McCarthy are part of the KZN Aquatics Synchronised Swimming Team. Kathleen & Jessica earned Gold in the Free Team Event.
ATHLETICS
Salma Bejia won the U16 girls 800m at the KZN Track & Field Championships & placed 5th at the SA Track Championships.
HOCKEY
Olivia Sharratt was selected for the KZN U21 Outdoor Team and the KZN Ladies Indoor B Team.
WATER POLO Esihle Zondo made the SA U20 National Squad for 2021.
WATER POLO Ilse Southey made the SA U20 National Squad for 2021.
Georgina Church competed in the SA Senior Women's Championships in 50m & 100m backstroke & freestyle.
SWIMMING
Ashley Ebing, Chloé Graaff, Scarlett Nichol, and Sarah McLaren competed at the SA Junior National Championships where they achieved a combined total of ten 1st places.
TRIATHLON
Kadence Ribbink and Mikhaela de Oliveira competed in the SA Triathlon Championships. Kadence won the girls age 14-15 and was the SA Female Super Sprint winner. Mikhaela placed 1st and is the U17 KZN and the U17 SA Triathlon Champion. Kira Ribbink has been selected for the SA Triathlon Team which will be competing in the African Championships in June.
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Ashley Ebing represented KZN at the SA Open Water Championship and placed 11th in the girls U15/U16.
LIFESAVING
Tannah Smith has been selected for the KZN Junior Lifesaving Team. Hannah Savage competed in the KZN Nipper Lifesaving Championships where she won the overall U13 Female Competitor.
SURFSKI
Tannah Smith competed in the SA Surfski Championship where she placed 2nd in the doubles and 3rd in the individual events.
HORSERIDING
Sienna Setzkorn is currently ranked 11th in SA in the Junior Rankings and 5th in the Childrenʼs Rankings.
CANOEING
Chelsey OʼBrien competed in the SA Schools Canoe Sprint Championships where she won Silver in the girls U18 doubles category.
