Oggi Swim and Gymwear

29/09/2026

EP 6 | Receive a free swimming lesson with every Oggi costume purchase. A talented coach and an iconic Cape Town brand come together to create an experience that will stay with you long after you leave the water.

Thabiso has been a survival swimming coach for around 7 years and is head coach for Learn to Swim at MMD Aquatics. His coaching focuses on stroke development and technical skills across all four strokes.

27/09/2026

EP 5. The best open water training pool in Cape Town and free to pensioners. Sea Point Pavilion

25/09/2026

Ep 4. Experienced Swimmer, do you need a coach? Thabiso Molefi explains why this is necessary and who better to ask that an open water swimmer and coach.

22/09/2026

What a cool article on Oggi in The Chronicle and how amazing are there old photos of Cape Town, it was hard to drag myself back to work>

"30 Years of Stitches, Swims & Soul: The Oggi Story

22 September 2026Staff Writer
How a little shop on 2nd Avenue became Cape Town’s most beloved swimwear institution

There are businesses, and then there are landmarks. Oggi Swim & Gymwear — tucked away on 2nd Avenue in Harfield Village — is very much the latter. For thirty years, this Cape Town gem has been clothing swimmers, dancers, runners, school kids, cold-water
dippers, and everyone in between. Thirty years of fabric, fit, and feeling fabulous in the water. That deserves a little celebration"

For 30 years, Oggi Swim & Gymwear in Harfield Village has crafted custom swimwear for Cape Town families, schools, and clubs.

18/09/2026

So friends, you better get ready for Gail's 65th, it's a while away but couldn't think of a better way to celebrate. It is 3 years now since I said I was going to learn to surf and I have not got any closer than sitting on the beach watching the amazing Roxy Team in their stunning Oggi made rash vests.

But maybe this summer is the time to try, I better get my practise in before the big day. I don't think this knee is going to bend any further than it is now so have to let that excuse go and see if we can make it work enough to stand.

If you looking for a fun birthday in the meantime give Surf Emporium a shout out to book.

Whether you are turning 5 or 65 we can offer you a memorable surfing birthday party for your friends and family. We can accommodate any number of people and will help you to organize everything so all you need to do is arrive with your costume, towel, sunblock and some energy and we will look after....

15/09/2026

Ep3, from Swimmer to Coaching .

A survival swimming instructor for the last seven years, Thabsio's coaching focuses on stroke development and technical skills covering both pool and open water swimming. Thabiso continues to train as a hybrid athlete and shares his training and experience, encouraging others to keep moving forward despite life's challenges.

Video credit to .dumb0

12/09/2026

Episode 2 of our series on Thabiso Molefi What sparked the swimming bug?

Thabiso is an SA open water swimmer, hybrid athlete, swimming coach and survival swimming instructor.

Thank you to Lynne Gordon for co-ordinating our shoot and video credit to .dumb0

10/09/2026

Follow our series on Thabiso Molefi, a South African open water, survival, swimming, instructor and coach. From overcoming childhood homelessness to completing the 7.5km swim from Robbin Island to Blouberg, Thabiso's journey is one of resilience, determination and a passion for helping others become confident in the water.

He is head coach for Learn to Swim at MMD Aquatics and is involved with Friends of the Sea Point Pavilion and the National Sea Rescue Institute, sharing his knowledge and love of swimming with the broader community.

Oggi is proud to have Thabiso Molefi as a brand ambassador.

Thank you to our wonderful videographer

09/09/2026

Meet Thabiso Molefi, a South African open water swimmer, hybrid athlete, swimming coach and survival swimming instructor.

In January 2020, Thabiso completed the gruelling 7.5 kilometre swim from Robben Island to Blouberg. His achievement was particularly remarkable given the severe hardship and homelessness he experienced during his childhood. His journey has made him an inspiration to many.

Swimming has become much more than a personal sporting achievement for Thabiso. It is a way of connecting with people, building confidence and creating opportunities.

Thabiso has been a survival swimming instructor for around seven years and is head coach for Learn to Swim at MMD Aquatics. His coaching focuses on stroke development and technical skills across all four strokes, from short course to long course swimming.

He teaches both children and adults, helping swimmers develop confidence in the water as well as essential survival skills.

Thabiso is actively involved in Cape Town's swimming and open water community, including Friends of Sea Point Pavilion and the National Sea Rescue Institute.

He also coached Ayanda Cimoni, an open water swimmer known for braving Cape Town's cold waters in support of seals. Ayanda was among the many open water swimmers who where involved in the fundraising for the new Two Oceans Aquarium's, Turtle Centre in Granger Bay.

Beyond Swimming

Thabiso continues to train as a hybrid athlete and shares his training and experience, encouraging others to keep moving forward despite life's challenges.

He is also a brand ambassador for OGGI, a Cape Town swim and gym wear company that designs and sells locally made swimwear.

Today, Thabiso is not only an accomplished open water swimmer, but a coach, instructor, mentor and active member of the aquatic community.

His story is about resilience, opportunity and community, and about how people can move far # beyond the circumstances in which they started.

06/09/2026

Love the new hooks and walkway at Dalebrook Tidal Pool. First swim of the season was short at 14 degrees and the water was very cloudy after all the recent wind stirred the pot a bit. We had fun, nice that my adventure buddy was up to some sport and lovely to be joined by family. Here's to a lot of swimming this season .