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Sand sculptor spends R70 to brighten beachgoers' day

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June 10, 2025

USING public transport, a self-taught sand artist spends more than R70 a day to travel from Gordon's Bay to Fish Hoek Beach to create his sculptures.

- ERIN CARELSE

Lanele Xaba, also known as John English, began sculpting with sand at the age of nine.

“I love designing, and with sand I don't need materials - it costs nothing,” he said. Xaba's return trip is a combination of train and taxi rides that can cost him more than R70 a day.

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