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SA Sailing community devastated by tragic loss of promising young sailor
Published Thu 06 Oct 2022
6 October 2022 – The South African and global sailing community were left reeling on Wednesday 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.
“We are all absolutely devastated by the news of Khanya’s tragic death. He was a truly wonderful young man who worked hard and was forging a promising sailing career that could really have changed his life,” said President of SA Sailing Michael Robinson... Read more...
