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Remembering Khanya Mafuta
Published Tue 01 Nov 2022
The South African and global sailing community were left reeling in early October with the news of the passing of one of their finest young talents, Khanya Mafuta.
Mafuta (18) succumbed to injuries sustained in a stabbing incident at the Marikana informal settlement in KwaNonqaba near Mossel Bay.
Mafuta was a much-loved member of the Skipper Foundation in Mossel Bay, where he first learned to sail around five years ago. His commitment and dedication to the sport saw him quickly climbing up the ranks. In July he represented his country for the first time, travelling to the Youth Sailing World Championships in the Netherlands to compete in the 29er class along with teammate Oliver Holden. It was his first trip outside of the country... Read more...
