The first half of our 2025/26 aQuelle Midmar Open Water Season has raced by in a flash, with three packed seeding events behind us and only nine weeks to go until the iconic aQuellé Midmar Mile weekend. We kick off 2026 at Baynesfield before returning to Prime View for the Midmar Swim Festival on 17–18 January, powering us straight into the home stretch and toward the 53rd aQuellé Midmar Mile on 7–8 February. And with our fearless Charity Challenge athletes taking on their 8- and 16-Mile missions on 5th–6th February 2025, this season is already delivering unforgettable moments — and we’re proudly calling it a success.

ENLIT Africa brings together key industry leaders to tackle Africa's energy and water challenges. aQuellé’s solar project, including a substantial battery installation of 11.6MWh, was nominated by Standard Bank, the platinum sponsors of the event. Kuben Govender from Standard Bank (pictured below with Ruth Combrink and Nico Bosman) also received the Renewable Energy Award in honour of the bank’s values and being a game changer in the sector.   Read further….