When Cape Town’s streets transform into a living skatepark, something electric happens. Red Bull Spot Check brought its celebrated street-skate format to South Africa for the first time, and the Mother City rose to meet it with raw energy and homegrown talent that left even the international pros in awe! A dream come true for South Africa’s Brandon Valjalo, we ...
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Ryan Sheckler talks Red Bull Spot Check Cape Town
When Cape Town’s streets transform into a living skatepark, something electric happens. On 9 November, Red Bull Spot Check brought its celebrated street-skate format to South Africa for the first time, and the Mother City rose to meet it with raw energy and homegrown talent that left even the international pros in awe, including non-other than Ryan Sheckler. We caught ...
Read More »SWATCH ULT.X Action Sports Festival 2025
International timepiece icon SWATCH is teaming up with ULT.X Action Sports Festival, as the world’s best BMX and skate athletes prepare to descend on Cape Town on 22 November 2025. The V&A Waterfront’s Battery Park will once again host the event. SWATCH ULT.X, flighted by Redbat, is now in its 19th year. This headline partnership signals a new era for ...
Read More »Red Bull Spot Check Set to Bring Global Skate Icons To Cape Town
Cape Town is set to become the ultimate playground for skateboarders as Red Bull Spot Check rolls into town, unlocking the city’s most iconic skate spots for one epic day of skateboarding and discovery. The event, taking place on Sunday, 9 November 2025, will see some of the world’s best skateboarders join forces with South Africa’s top talent and the ...
Read More »New Champions and Record Wins Highlight 2025 Street Lines Skate Tournament
The 2025 Street Lines Skate Tournament turned Pretoria’s legendary Thrashers Skatepark into the heart of African skateboarding this past weekend, as over 80 of the continent’s top athletes went head-to-head in the Junior, Women’s, and Men’s divisions. Presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy Drink, in association with Converse Cons, Garmin, Monster Products, Dickies, and Insta360, the event delivered an action-packed showcase of style and skill. ...
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