We will not give up on Slade’: Search continues for missing Belhar weightlifting champion
The family of missing Belhar athlete Slade van der Walt has appealed for help as the search continues after he entered the water at Strand Beach to assist someone in distress.
The search for 22-year-old Belhar weightlifting champion Slade van der Walt continues after he went missing on Wednesday afternoon. Van der Walt, who represented South Africa internationally, disappeared while attempting to save a person in distress at Strand Beach. His body has not yet been recovered.
Van der Walt's family has been actively involved in the search, organizing efforts by family, friends, and community members. They have appealed for public assistance in the search along the Cape coastline, including Strand Beach, Macassar Beach, Hout Bay Beach, and other nearby beaches.
The body of a second man, aged 39 from Mfuleni, was found in the sea on Thursday morning near the Lourens River. Police have opened an inquest and are working with the NSRI and EMS to investigate the disappearance.
Van der Walt was a promising young athlete, having won multiple medals at international and national competitions. His partner, Jordan-Lee Isaacs, has been a source of strength during this difficult time, sharing emotional tributes on social media and pleading for prayers and support as the search continues.
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