Moses Mabhida Stadium was the setting for the 3rd KDC Grand Slam Skateboarding contest of the year. Hundreds of skaters and spectators got to enjoy one of the most exciting stops of the tour so far. In the Under 16 division it was Jeremy Stone who notched another win under his belt. Jonathon Soloman held on for 2nd and Trent ...
Read More »Thalente (meaning ‘talent’ in Zulu) is an up and coming skateboarder from Durbs. He’s aptly named as anyone will tell you who has seen this boy session – he’s definitely got the talent and a bag full of tricks. However unlike his contemporaries and the other okes that skate down by North Beach, Thalente is a street kid. This remarkable fella has big hopes and dreams for his skateboarding future, though - Thalente hopes to become one of the first black kids from South Africa to earn a living from skating. We chat to this young Backyard Jammer about being on the streets and how skateboarding has changed his life.
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