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      Arthur Duncan, aged 83, from Howick, today completed the 260 km Adventure version of the three day KAP sani2c mountain bike stage race at Scottburgh. In the background is his son-in-law and race partner, Stuart Watson The KAP sani2c mountain bike stage race has been underway since Tuesday when the Trail version of the event started. The Adventure started on Wednesday and on Thursday the Race event started, which attracts the top elite mountain bikers in the country. The roughly 260 km KAP sani2c race route begins at Glencairn farm in Himeville, and sees riders pass through the breathtaking scenery of the Southern Drakensberg, down into the Umkomaas Valley, through Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve and to the coast at Scottburgh. With over 4200 riders taking part, it is the largest mountain bike stage race in the country The Race finishes tomorrow in Scottburgh, and with Nico Bell and Matt Beers having won stage 1 and 2 on the first two days, they look strong to win the mens race tomorrow. Amy Mc Dougal and Samantha Sanders were first amongst the women for the second day running, and Yolandi du Toit and Ben Melt Swanepoel in the mixed teams.

      83 year-old South African completes 260km mountain bike race

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 13, 2018 630 0

      An 83 year-old South African has completed the world’s biggest mountain bike stage race covering over 260km in just 3 days.   On Friday 11 May, Arthur Duncan, aged 83,…

      Coffee Shop

      A son dedicated his coffee shop to his mother, by naming it after her

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 13, 2018 772 0

      Dear Maria is a coffee and pátiserrie bar in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. The shop is a love letter to Maria, the mother of a beloved son.   There are many heartwarming…

      Fair Trade

      South African businessman encourages and promotes Fair Trade in African countries

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 12, 2018 1,277 0

      Today is World Fair Trade Day and Jonathan Robinson, founder of Bean There Coffee Company is advocating for Fair Trade in African countries.   “My grandmother Olga, introduced me to…

      William Baartman

      Burn survivor William Baartman successfully climbed to Everest base camp!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 12, 2018May 12, 2018 698 0

      William Baartman and the Avela Foundation just celebrated their successful Everest base climb by posting on Instagram. The group did the climb to raise funds for the Kimberly Hospital Burn…

      Hearing

      25 year old SA man given the gift of hearing and a new lease on life!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 12, 2018 339 0

      For 25 years, Michael Swartz heard no sound, that was until he recently received a cochlear implant that had been properly connected to the nerves in his ear.   When…

      Samsara

      Watch: School teachers surprise students with smash-hit “Samsara” dance on Sports Day

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 11, 2018 4,823 0

      The teachers of Laerskool Danie Malan in Pretoria gave their pupils a surprise performance of the “Samsara” and the kids loved it so much, they joined in.   We have…

      Police Captain

      SA Captain chosen to compete in the Spain Police Athletics games!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 11, 2018 1,287 0

      Police Captain Esau Miya has been chosen to represent South Africa in Spain for the Police Athletics game and his achievements in sports are outstanding!   Police Captain Esau Miya…

      Keegan Horn Donkey's Life

      South African walking from Eastern Cape to Morocco to help our animals!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 11, 2018 794 0

      If you could carry all your belongings in a backpack, what would you take?   Keegan Horn was working in the film industry, where he saw the world focused on…

      Knysna Walking With Fire

      Hundreds of Joburg Learners receive fire-fighting certificates

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 11, 2018 588 0

      Hundreds of Joburg Learners have joined the ranks of heroes fighting fires in the suburbs of the city after receiving their own fire-fighting certificates.   Addressing 500 learners at the…

      Cannes Lions 2018

      BREAKING NEWS: SA creatives sit top of the table at Cannes Lions 2018

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 11, 2018 387 0

      Cinemark, in its role as the official Cannes Lions representative in South Africa, has announced the list of local talent who will be making decisions and rewarding the cream of…

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