The Barberton Paragliding Open 2025 took place from 15th to 21st June 2025 in the historic mining town of Barberton, Mpumalanga, home to Africa’s longest-running paragliding competition.
Fly High at the South Africa pre-PWC 2025! 🇿🇦 Join top pilots from around the world in Porterville, Western Cape, from 13-20 December 2025. Experience world-class thermal and dynamic flying, superb event amenities, and thrilling competition across multiple classes. Registration opens soon—don’t miss out!
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable afternoon at the Berg Air Balloon Festival featuring the world-renowned Drakensberg Boys Choir on Saturday, June 15, 2025, at 16:00.
Join Africa’s longest-running paragliding event! The Barberton Paragliding Open 2025 invites pilots to the breathtaking skies over Barberton, South Africa, from June 15-21. Compete across eight classes, soar above UNESCO-listed mountains, and experience the thrill of cross-country flying at Lone Tree Hill. Early-bird registration is now open—secure your place today!
Join us from 20–26 April 2025 in Orania, South Africa, for an unforgettable powered paragliding event. With competition-style tasks, vast airspace for adventure flying, and free participation, this is the perfect opportunity to sharpen your skills and enjoy breathtaking flights over the Orange River.
All pilots are invited to the SACAA General Aviation Safety weekend on the 21st and 22nd February 2025 at Airspan airfield near Rustenburg.
Grasslands Flying Club will be hosting a Fly ‘n Braai on the 9th November 2024. Book online: https://forms.gle/7UGSAiyeVLohbEyKA
Lowveld Slope Soaring Club (LSC) will be hosting the Barberton Paragliding Open 2024 from 16 June 2024 until 22 June 2024, at Lone Tree Hill paragliding launch site in Barberton, Mpumalanga.
The Glen Paragliding Club will be hosting a Sports Class Challenge from 21-24 March 2024.
CIVL is excited to announce our intention to create a new Sports Class Ranking for Paragliding as well as the 1st FAI Paragliding XC Sports Class World Championship, tentatively planned for 2025.