Össur South Africa launches 2026 ‘What’s Your Epic?’ campaign

Össur South Africa is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 ‘What’s Your Epic?’ campaign, an initiative that champions one simple truth: everyone deserves the freedom to move. As the world turns its attention to the Cape Epic from 15 – 22 March 2026, Össur is once again harnessing this global stage to drive awareness, spark action, and rally support for mobility access across South Africa.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural campaign, Össur South Africa has entered three amputee teams into the 2026 Cape Epic, one of the world’s most iconic and demanding mountain biking events. These six remarkable riders embody grit, courage, and the unbreakable belief that mobility transforms lives. Their mission is bigger than the race: to unlock meaningful support and funding for three exceptional non-profit organisations: Jumping Kids, Zimele and Rejuvenate SA.

“Movement is a fundamental right, not a privilege reserved for the few,” says Blignaut Knoetze, Managing Director of Össur South Africa. “Whether you’re an elite athlete, a child receiving their first prosthetic or an adult rebuilding independence; mobility unlocks dignity, participation, and potential. ‘What’s Your Epic?’ is our call to South Africa to stand with us in supporting organisations who make this freedom possible.”The 2026 campaign aims to raise funds and awareness for four organisations driving mobility access and inclusion:

• Jumping Kids: Providing quality prostheses, education access, and sport opportunities to children living with limb loss, giving them the tools to build confident, successful futures.
• Rejuvenate SA: Founded on the belief that movement is a basic human right, Rejuvenate SA supplies mobility aids to those who cannot afford them, restoring dignity and independence.
• Zimele: Meaning “independence” in Xhosa, Zimele supports adults with physical disabilities to regain control over their lives, reintegrate into society and build economic self-sufficiency.

Together, these six athletes across three teams are redefining what’s possible.

• Team 1: Rentia Retief & Travis Warwick-Oliver

Rentia (33, Somerset West), an artist and amputee athlete, who survived a cycling accident in 2023. Her journey is a testament to courage and the belief that mobility is a right every person deserves. Partnering with her is Travis (32, Durban), founder of Rejuvenate SA, adaptive athlete, and two-time UTMB finisher who has transformed his own amputation into a mission to help others move freely and live without limitations.

• Team 2: Mhlengi Gwala & Kean Dry

Mhlengi (34, Durban), an international para-triathlete and multiple African champion who continues to defy all odds after a 2018 attack that led to the amputation of his right leg. Riding alongside him is Kean (30, Cape Town), a dedicated endurance athlete and community motivator whose story of resilience inspires thousands to believe that adversity does not define possibility.

• Team 3: Brian Style & Rudi Joubert

Brian (40, Springs), a passionate cyclist who has rebuilt his life through mountain biking, uses sport as a platform for giving back. He rides with Rudi (42, Secunda), a determined amputee athlete known for his positivity, teamwork, and commitment to raising funds for mobility solutions.

“These riders are not just racing, they are raising their voices for those who cannot and shining a spotlight on organisations that restore dignity, independence, and hope,” says Knoetze. Össur South Africa is inviting the public, corporates, partners, and communities to be part of this extraordinary movement. Whether through donations, corporate partnerships, fundraising initiatives, or simply sharing the message, every contribution helps someone stand, walk, run, play, work, or dream again.“‘What’s Your Epic?’ is about pushing boundaries; not just on the bike, but in society,” adds Knoetze. “When we support mobility, we support access. We support inclusion. We support futures. We are asking South Africa to back our riders, our NPOs, and the belief that everyone deserves the freedom to move.”

Donate, fundraise, or get involved as an individual and/ or company. Your support can help someone take their first step, return to work, join a sport, or believe in possibilities again.
Össur Donations, ABSA Bank, Account number: 4123 215 542, Branch code: 632005
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Please contact Amelda Potgieter ([email protected]) for more information and/ or Section 18A certificates.

This is more than a race. It’s a movement. What’s your Epic?

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