Cape firefighting power duo blaze to the top

FOR the third year running, Baigum Abrahams has been named the Toughest Female Firefighter Alive, this time sharing the title with fellow firefighter Thobeka Senatse.

- MARSHA BOTHMA

FOR the third year running Baigum Abrahams has been named the Toughest Female Firefighter Alive, this time sharing the title with fellow firefighter Thobeka Senatse.

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Abrahams, 30, from Strandfontein, also took gold in the 30-34 age category, while Senatse, from Wallacedene in Kraaifontein, claimed top honours in the women's 45-49 age group.

The pair, along with Simon's Town station firefighter Nomvuyiseko Lungile and Mitchells Plain station firefighter Andiswa Stafa, 45, from Khayelitsha, also triumphed in the women's relay, earning gold, with Lungile and Stafa adding individual silver medals to their achievements.

Abrahams said she was proud of her personal achievement.

"I'm proud to have achieved my personal best time. Regardless of the outcome, every competition is an opportunity to grow and improve. Every competitor who gave their all is a winner," she said.

She said staying fit is essential for firefighters.