Tertiary Institution: Sodwana Bay
Field of study: Certificate in Professional Diving
Cally Kleinsmidt started her primary school at Kranshoek Primary until grade 3, where she joined the Born in Africa program, and then completed her second phase of primary school at Plettenberg Bay Primary. This was the wish of her late father come true. From there, she progressed to Wittedrift Highschool where she completed her secondary school career. During her high school years, Cally continued to develop her love for the ocean. She took up surfing as a sport which saw her enter the South Africa champs several times and she also participated in Life guarding during her high school career. At school, netball was her sport of choice where she made the 1st team. Since primary school, she was an active Nipper and part of the Born in Africa Nipper development team. Her huge love for the ocean has shaped her choice of career. In February of 2026, Cally started a year diving course in Sodwana Bay which is situated by the Indian Ocean on the Eastern side of South Africa. This 12-month course is a stepping stone for her next dream, which is to be qualified for underwater welding. We are rooting for Cally as we always have, and we are incredibly proud that this young lady has managed to turn her passion into her career!