COMMON GROUND: Breakthrough as Swimming SA and SA Water Polo explore partnership model

Annemieke Thomaidis· Jun 3, 2026 · 1:55 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 53 views

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Swimming South Africa (SSA) and South Africa Water Polo (SAWP) are exploring a partnership model to unify water polo in South Africa after months of disputes. A recent meeting highlighted both organizations' commitment to placing athletes at the center of future developments. The proposed model would allow SAWP to manage water polo operations while SSA remains the recognized national federation.

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▪SSA and SAWP held a formal meeting on May 28 to discuss the governance of water polo in South Africa.
▪Both organizations expressed a shared commitment to athlete-centered development and unification of the sport.
▪SAWP proposed a partnership model where it would handle day-to-day operations of water polo while SSA maintains its status as the recognized federation.

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COMMON GROUND Breakthrough as Swimming SA and SA Water Polo explore partnership model After months of bitter public disputes, South Africa Water Polo (SAWP) and Swimming South Africa (SSA) are now openly discussing a governance model that would allow them to work together. By Annemieke Thomaidis 3 Jun 2026 The inaugural South Africa Water Polo (SAWP) Winter Series held in Gqeberha from 8 to 10 August is one of several tournaments the alternative aquatics body has hosted since its formation in 2025. Now, SAWP and Swimming South Africa are working towards unifying the sport through a partnership.

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