# Cape Town teacher Suzanne van der Merwe swam eight kilometres from Robben Island to Big Bay in three-hours-and-26-minutes to raise funds for students in need. The Durbanville educator’s solo swim aimed to support learners at Hoërskool Stellenberg, where she teaches. Her effort has inspired the community to contribute towards educational initiatives for disadvantaged students. Van der Merwe told News24 that she decided to use the gruelling swim as an opportunity to also support Stellies Care, a school-based initiative that assists learners facing financial challenges.
Cape Town teacher swims from Robben Island to Big Bay to raise funds for students