South Africa’s first black freediving instructor, Zandile Ndhlovu, is dedicated to exposing underprivileged youth to the ocean world.
Dubbed the black mermaid, Ndhlovu says she wants to diversify ocean spaces because they have historically excluded Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
Through the Black Mermaid Foundation, she facilitates snorkel excursions for children living in Langa.
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