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American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal arriving in Cape Town in his skateboard journey across Africa to raise funds for Uganda's first permanent public skatepark.

CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal has received a $1,500 donation for Uganda's first public skatepark, following allegations of misappropriation of funds intended for the…

Sinazo Mkoko

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SKATEBOARD

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal, who completed a 5,900km journey from Uganda to Cape Town to raise funds for a public skatepark, claims he has been scammed out of R25,000…

Staff Reporter

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Cape Town’s CBD will come alive this Sunday, June 21, as Go Skateboarding Day Cape Town 2026 takes over the city centre

SKATEBOARDERS

Join the vibrant celebration of Go Skateboarding Day in Cape Town's CBD this Sunday, June 21, where families, skateboarders, and locals unite for a day of fun, culture, and…

Staff Reporter

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skatepark

WATCH: Anonymous donor replaces R25 000 allegedly lost in skatepark fundraiser as legal action looms

WATCH: American skateboarder says R25,000 meant for children's skatepark project was stolen in alleged scam

Skateboarding, music and community spirit to take over Cape Town CBD this Sunday