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African Methodist Episcopal Ga-Rankuwa District celebrated Founders Day

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African Methodist Episcopal Church Ga-Rankuwa District celebrated Founders Day at Agnes B Hilderbrand church in Mabopane Block A (Boekenhout) under Presiding Elder L S Moobi and Host Pastor RDS Nkopodi on Sunday, 21st February 2016. It is a norm that every year in the AME churches the event of this nature gets celebrated. The Ga-Rankuwa District is made of 8 circuits of churches. When we talk about the AME church we should also remember inter alia Ms Charlotte Mannya Maxeke, the first African woman leader from South Africa to obtain a B.Sc and to be made a probation officer. She also played a part in the amalgamation of the Ethopian Church and African Methodist Episcopal church. Masses from all these circuits came to witness the history of the church. The celebration was graced by West Conference Brother Setlakalane Mokou, WMS President from Mokone Conference Sister Maureen Tilodi and the

President of Lay Organisation from Mokone Conference, Brother Benjy Mfolo. Mrs Mmasello Sekhukhune gave a brief history of divisions within the church among other, Woman Missionary Society, Richard Allen Young Adult Council, etc within the church. She highlighted the history of the origin of Woman Missionary society. “In 1893 Bishop Henry Michael Turner organised women to form the Woman Missionary Society” Said Mrs Mmasello Sekhukhune. “In the 1960s black people were removed from Lady Selbourne by then government. People moved to different areas such as Mamelodi, Attridgeville and Ga-Rankuwa. Eventually Reverend Monageng came in Ga-Rankuwa and managed to get a plan for the church that has been built in Zone 4 which is called Mokone Temple AME Church” She Concluded.

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EDITOR’S LETTER I was talking to someone regarding New Year resolutions. It's March and there are people who made resolutions but have not acted on them. In life you reap what you sow. I wish these campus protest could stop immediately, so that students can continue with their daily schooling and lectures. Apparently TUT Soshanguve students and workers are still at loggerheads with campus management, lets resolve this matter quickly asseblief tog. Tshwane Metro Police department is intensifying its work force, we see metro police everywhere we go, nice on Mayor. But we hope they don't just stand on street corners and do nothing.

2016 has been a tough year so far, our country lost almost R200 billion in one week, government is starting to cut down on expenditure but corruption is still rife.

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TMPD MAKES OVER 50 DRUG ARRESTS

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Officers of the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) arrested 54 suspects over the past weekend for dealing and possession of drugs in Brown Street. The suspects were found with drugs such as Dagga, Nyaope, Chrystal meth and drug paraphernalia.

One toy gun, which is presumably used in criminal activities, has been confiscated. The arrests were made during operations conducted around the area. Numerous complaints have been received about the escalating drug dealing and drug use in Brown Street in the CBD. The TMPD has taken the initiative to tackle this problem head on.

Officers are stationed in Brown Street and conduct stop-and-searches on people and vehicles. The operations in Brown Street began in mid-February and to date 101 suspects have been arrested, mostly for the possession of drugs. The TMPD is working very hard to promote zero tolerance to drug dealing and drug use. Anyone found in possession of any drugs or drug paraphernalia is arrested. The TMPD is working with the Justice department to ensure that these arrests get proper convictions.. A drug awareness campaign was also run by the TMPD and other City of Tshwane stakeholders with the aid of a bus that drove around the city, including Brown Street. Such campaigns will continue, also to help those who are addicted to drugs.

The TMPD will continue to monitor Brown Street closely every day and congratulates the officers who are dedicated to arresting people who break the law.

MISSING PERSON On Friday 11 March a school girl aged 14 years old was reported missing at Loate SAPS, she is known as Lethabo Siphesihle Mongake who is schooling at Ecubini Junior Secondary school at block GG Soshanguve. It alleged that she went missing after her school bus stopped at Mabopane Station, and she allegedly went off the bus to buy snacks and when she came back she found the bus gone, allegedly because the driver did not know that she got off the bus. She was wearing a school uniform; a blue skirt, white t-shirt and a blue pull over. She is staying at Mogogela area in Temba. Her height is 1.6 and she has short black hair. She was last seen by her friend when she went out of the school bus. Anyone with information can please contact detective warrant officer

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Tshwane Mayor Hails 2016/17 Gauteng Budget As A Building Block Toward One Capital City Staff Reporter

The 2016 Gauteng provincial budget has without doubt demonstrated the commitment of the province to support and consolidate the city's numerous programs, which they have piloted and conceived in the last three years, and showed that the money to the promises which were made

by Premier Makhura during the 2016 State of the Province Address.

“Whilst we join the MEC in lamenting the projected provincial economy growth of 1.2 % in 2015, we are equally optimistic that our interventions and programs should be able to cushion us from the impact of the nearrecession era we are skirting” said Ramokgopa. The investment in Human Settlement and the commitment to further develop Nellmapius / Mamelodi human settlement node and upgrading and dualising of Hans Strijdom (former Solomon Mahlangu) road from the N4 to Mamelodi, fits squarely with our vision of redeveloping the eastern node of our city taking advantage of the growth of the N4 Corridor as a catalyst for the growth of the eastern capital. “True to our claim that the City of Tshwane remains the education, knowledge hub of the country and research oasis for Gauteng, we welcome the allocation of resources for the (1) Development of the Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre (2) development of the Biosciences Park facility at the Tshwane Innovation Centre, (3) and the Hammanskraal and Mabopane Skill Centers. The recapitalization of the centers will go a long way in preparing our youth for their role in society and in the growth of South Africa's Capital City” Ramokgopa said. As we continue to battle the evil of drug abuse particularly nyaope, we are inspired by the allocations for a provincial wide Anti-drug campaign. And to take advantage of this intervention the Executive Mayor will during the presentation of the State of Capital Address in April, announce an additional amount to the City's R50m allocated for our own Anti-nyaope programme, an additional commitment to match the provincial allocation.

“As we mark the 60th anniversary of the national Women March of 1956,

METRO POLICE OFFICER SHOT WHILE ON DUTY

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Tshwane Metro Police officer was shot and wounded on 08 March around 11 o'clock in Hercules. Five TMPD officers were responding to a complaint about criminal activities taking place at a settlement called Gomora in Hercules. Upon arrival the officers were attacked by four suspects. They shot one officer and assaulted another one. They were both rushed to the nearest Hospital.

The officer who was shot is in critical condition and the assaulted officer sustained minor injuries. Both SAPS

and Tshwane Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene after officers called for backup. They managed to arrest three of the suspects aged between 28 and 31 and are currently hunting for the fourth suspect who is still at large with the official firearm taken on the scene. We appeal to the community and to anyone who might have any information regarding this incident to please contact Hercules Police station at 012 377 4112 and Tshwane Metropolitan Police at 082 891 8625.

we welcome the allocation of R30 million for the Women's Living Monument which is nearing completion in Tshwane and believe that the monument will add to our unique heritage estate complementing the Freedom Park, the Nelson Mandela Statue, the National Heritage Monument and the seat of our government the Union Buildings. These features are but confirmations that indeed a consolidated post-apartheid capital for south Africa belongs nowhere else but here ” said Ramokgopa.

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Anti-Racism Week kicks off Today marks the start of Anti-Racism Week during which South Africans are encouraged to take on racism by learning about it, talking about it, speaking out against it and acting to stop it. The week, a campaign driven by the Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada Foundations, aims to create awareness about racism and how it affects individuals and society.

“We’re encouraging South Africans to have the conversation about race and never to allow racist sentiments to persist in our homes, schools, universities and boardrooms or braai. We need a zero tolerance approach to stop it,” said Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

CEO of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Neeshan Balton said racism is a debilitating problem in society that required urgent attention. “To not give it the attention it deserves is to gamble dangerously with South Africa’s future. Our history, structural inequality and the way we were socialised resulted in racism digging its heels deep into our national identity. Undoing something that runs deep in our veins is an enormous task for each one of us, but not impossible to overcome,” said Balton. The Department of Basic Education has joined the call to raise awareness against racism in schools.It is working with one of the member organizations of the Antiracism Network of South Africa (ARNSA), the Institute of Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) to train teachers on its “Teaching Respect for All” programme. The programme seeks to unpack the “woundedness” of South Africans given the apartheid legacy and to lay the foundation for a long-term programme of building a non-racial society. “Racism, intolerance and discrimination are not a product of a cohesive society.

Social cohesion is one of the key priorities of this current administration and its role in promoting unity in diversity in and through education is vital to the future of our country,” the department said in a statement on Sunday.

According to international experience and research, textbooks are one of the many levers to promote social cohesion in addition to transmitting knowledge, textbooks also seek to anchor the political and social norms of a society. Textbooks also convey a global understanding of history and of the rules of society as well as norms of living with other people. The Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said textbooks that promote diversity will boost efforts aimed at ensuring the education sector contributes to the goal of an empowered, inclusive and fair citizenship, wherein all persons are guaranteed the right to be, irrespective of perceived differences. “It is within the context of this qualitative importance of education that the role played by textbooks in equipping

learners with the skills and values essential for living harmoniously in a diverse and rapidly globalising world is of critical importance.” It is important to ask whether learners have access to textbooks that are learner-friendly, gender-balanced, and free from stereotypes and discrimination, she said.

The departments’ directorate responsible for Social Cohesion and Equity in Education has undertaken a mini evaluation of a small sample of school textbooks and Learner Teacher Support Materials (LTSMs). There was also an indication that although a screening process is conducted, some textbooks still contain discriminatory content. To this end the department has established a ministerial task team to specifically work on evaluating textbooks for discrimination according to specifications in the terms of reference that was gazetted in February this year. The terms of reference of the ministerial committee include evaluating a sample of existing textbooks and LTSMs against stereotypes and discrimination towards the promotion of diversity in education; to ascertain whether the text and illustrations used by authors in textbooks and LTSMs is inclusive, sensitive to offending or excluding others, and promotes the values of equality and empowerment for learners. The committee will conduct a content analysis to ascertain the specific discrimination bias, frequency and type of discrimination, examine the extent to which different forms of discrimination manifests itself in South African textbooks and LTSMs focusing on race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and other forms of discrimination. It will further arrange public hearings on the findings and preliminary report of the ministerial committee and make recommendations. The ministerial task team is chaired by Professor Crain Soudien and supported by Linda Chisholm, Sechaba Mahlomaholo, Melissa Steyn, Thabo Msibi, Lebo Moletsane, Professor Yusuf Sayed and Pumla Mdontswa. – SAnews.gov.za

Minister calls for regulation of health care costs Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the cost of private health care in South Africa needs to be regulated to improve access for the majority of South Africans. The Minister said this when he made a submission to the Competition Commission’s Healthcare Market Inquiry in Cape Town on Friday. The Minister is one of several stakeholders who has been consistent in expressing concern on high private health care costs. “The solution … is [to build] a single fund to ensure access to good quality, affordable health care for the entire population, not for a select group of people. Such a system should be dictated to by the health needs of the population, not by uncontrolled commercialisation. “Also, as mentioned in Chapter 6 of the White Paper [on NHI], we need to massively reorganise the health care system, both public and private. But the heartbeat of the system must be primary health care. That means it must be based on the promotion of health and the prevention of diseases,” said Minister Motsoaledi. He said many developed countries are regulating health care costs. “We need to move towards a fairer, more efficient health system for all South Africans, not sections of South Africa, based on the values of justice, fairness and social solidarity.” The Minister made his presentation after other hospital groups, including Netcare, made their submissions earlier in the day. While hospital groups, Minister Motsoaledi said, called for regulation to be the last resort and opted for a public-private partnership to be explored, he said such a partnership, which is being done in Lesotho, was affecting the Basotho Kingdom’s financial resources. “Intervention in a market through regulation is justified when the absence of regulation would result in the market failing to achieve an efficient allocation of commodities. Additionally, where the market fails to achieve outcomes in line with social justice, interventions may be justified.” The Minister said Section 27 of the Constitution places an obligation on him to implement measures that would achieve the progressive realisation of accessing health care. Supply-side regulation would include regulation of prices and reimbursement mechanisms, including alternative reimbursement mechanisms, the Minister said. He said in the absence of regulation, and due to the saturation of the sector in the late 90s, the costs of health care in South Africa have been surging over the years. The Minister said a lot of

money paid to the private health care sector was mostly used for administrative purposes and brokers. According to the Medical Scheme Expenditure of 2010, of the R84.7 billion that was spent on health, R30.8 billion was spent in private hospitals. R11.6 billion went to non-health care services like administration and brokers, while actual health practitioners received less. Dr Anban Pillay, the Deputy Director General for Regulation and Compliance in the Department of Health, said three of the largest hospital groups in the country are listed on the stock exchange. He said companies on the stock exchange must consistently maximise profits in line with investor expectation, which he said is “often in conflict with the ethical responsibility of service delivery in health care, where the health of patients is primary irrespective of their ability to pay”. – SAnews.gov.za

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BUSINESS Dynamic Entrepreneurs From School Teacher to Mining Mogul: Tim Tebeila His vision for a better life and his drive to help his community saw him grow his business interests slowly but surely. I grew up in Sekhukhune in Limpopo, the third child in a family of seven – four boys and three girls. Our mother took care of us and we were supported by our father who was a migrant labourer in Johannesburg. We were poor and there were many hardships. Our school was ten kilometres from where we lived, and every day we had to hike up and down rocky paths and through a river to get there. It was very difficult in winter when we had to wake up in the dark, at 4.00am, to make sure we got to class on time. I know that my thinking as a child was different. From the age of about eight, back in 1973, I remember being concerned about taking care of the family. I was nine when I started getting temp jobs, either gardening or doing piecework at the local factories. Poverty was a strong driving force for me and it pushed me to work harder. I became committed to ensuring that somehow I would build a better future for my family and continue to be a giving person. In high school, I continued to do part-time work to help the family with the basic necessities. In 1996 I took advantage of Government's drive to empower previously disadvantaged people and I established a company called Tebeila Building Construction, today known as Tebcon Developers, which does building projects in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West. The provincial governments were faced with massive infrastructure backlogs that needed to be addressed. They invited companies to help roll out the development of government buildings and housing. As a result, between 1997 and 1998 Tebcon became the biggest black construction company in Limpopo. He ran the business alongside the

brokerage firm very successfully for a few years, but then he got bored and started investigating opportunities to take on new challenges and find ways to contribute meaningfully to the mainstream economy. That was how he moved into the mining sector. By this time, I had become very hands-on in the business and I was participating physically in all the site visits and going to the labs. He had collected all the lab test results and kept copies of them in his own files. These pieces of information turned out to be a lifesaver. He started meeting with prospective investors and showing them that although he had no formal reports, he had the test results proving that there were vast coal deposits in the area. The first company to understand the value of what he was holding in his hands was mining operator, Coal of Africa, which invested R55 million in the business there and then, laying the foundation for growth for Sekoko Resources.

CAREERS 5 reasons why none of your job applications receive positive responses Perhaps you've been job hunting for a while and are yet to receive a call back. You've applied to different companies, for different positions, at different times of every single day and you haven't received any responses – not one phone call or email! Before you become despondent, here are a few things you should double check before sending out your next bunch of applications.

You use the same CV and cover letter for each application - Every job is different and requires a CV that is tailored to it. You need to take the time to customize your CV and think of what will make the hiring manager want to call you back for an interview. If your CV is not personalized to each job you're applying for, you won't look any different from the other applicants.

Most job seekers emphasize what makes them great employees, which means most CV and cover letters contain the same (boring) positive characteristics. Stand out from the crowd by being a lot more honest and by being more clear about why you'd be perfect in that specific role – not just why you're a good employee. Also add what about the company attracted you the most.

You sent the application to the wrong place - Many applicants accidently (and foolishly) mix up the name of the person they're addressing. Especially if you're applying to many different places, it's easy to forget to update the addressee and company name with each new application you send. If the job ad says email Andrea Smith to apply, don't

spell the name wrong or - even worse - use the wrong name completely!

You don't meet the minimum requirements - You won't get a call back if you're under qualified. If you don't have the amount of years of experience needed, the qualifications, the necessary prerequisites, or you haven't worked in the industry or similar environment as specifically requested in the job vacancy post, your CV will get chucked without a second thought.

You exceed the minimum requirements by too far - You won't get a call back if you're overqualified. No company wants to hire somebody that they'll have to replace again soon. By looking at your suitability for the role, and finding that you're overqualified, you may either a) expect a larger salary than they're offering or b) leave the company when a more suitable option comes along. Because you are more of a risk, your CV will get dumped and they'll move to the next application in the pile.

You forgot to update your contact details - Stop what you're doing and check your CV immediately! Ensure that you've added your most recent email address, mobile number and landline number in all your documents.

Also, if you've deleted (or are no longer active on) any of your old social media accounts, make sure you remove all references to it on your CV too.

Do not tell the hiring manager they can contact you via your social media accounts, especially if your privacy settings are activated.

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Artist: 2 Chainz / Lil Wayne Album: Collegrove Label: Def Jam

Artist: Justin Bieber Album: Purpose Label: Def Jam

2 Chainz and Lil Wayne have been running mates for almost a decade now; following their collaborative 2007 hit "Duffle Bag Boy," Wayne has appeared as a featured guest on every 2 Chainz album, and 2 Chainz has often returned the favor on mixtapes and the 2013 single "Rich as Fuck." It’s a naturally absurd pairing: At their best, both rappers’ similarly skewed perspective allows them boil down the universe into an endless supply of WTF punchlines. On Juicy J's strip club ode "Bandz a Make Her Dance," for instance, 2 Chainz and Wayne deliver sometimes-head-scratching non sequiturs about their favorite pastime, and it’s representative of their combined cheekiness. It’s also the first song that comes to mind when 2 Chainz raps, "You said, ‘You can make a million rappin’ ‘bout some pussy,’" on "Dedication," the opener to their new project, ColleGrove, recounting some wizened Wayne advice. 2 Chainz made a name for himself not only by listening to Wayne but also following his lead.

The redeemed 21-year-old wants the world to accept his musical apology in the form of his long-awaited Purpose album (released today, November 16) a project that both solidifies Justin’s “Bad Boy Gone Good” persona for the masses (despite a d*ick pic slip-up along the way) as well as gives the naysayers a body of work that they have no choice but to respect him for. “Oh, I don’t wanna live a lie,” Bieber faintly croons in Purpose opener “Mark My Words” a floaty, stripped down tempo kicking off a long diary entry that finds the singer unapologetically opening up more than ever before. This album is a solid, assured chapter in a career that was riddled with flaws and “I’ll Show You” (the second track) helps to put the shattered pieces back together. The Skrillexproduced brooding tune picks up where the R&B-flecked Journals left off, with the singer trying to right his wrongs: “Don’t forget that I’m human, don’t forget that I’m real.” It is Bieber in his rawest form.

BOOK REVIEW Title: Mothers, Tell Your Daughters.

Author: Campbell, Bonnie Jo Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Campbell follows her first novel, Once upon a River (2011), with her third stellar short story collection, a gathering of penetrating tales about the hidden truths of women’s lives.

Sparks fly from the start with “Sleepover,” a breathtakingly concise, stabbing,darkly funny tale about sex and self. Male brute force and female struggles underlie the deeply disturbing “Playhouse,” in which a brother fails to protect the sister who adores him. In each subsequent, visceral, surprising, pitch-perfect tale, Campbell strides further into the swamp of sexual conflicts and trauma, from routine contempt to rape, telling tales not of good and evil, but rather of soulwringing emotional complexity and epic grit.

Mothers try to prevent their daughters from making the mistakes they made, while daughters who have no intention of emulating their mothers are nonetheless swept up by the timeless torrent of desire, angst, and loss. Campbell’s narrators women who farm, drive a truck, work as cashier, phlebotomist, biology teacher, and upholsterer, travel with a circus are mesmerizing, each voice distinctly rich in confusion, wisdom, and humor.

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Movie: The Perfect Match Cast: Terrence Jenkins, Cassie Ventura, Paula Patton Director: Bille Woodruff

Charlie (Terrence Jenkins, or Terrence J, as he's better known) is a successful celebrity agent, he's handsome and, closing in on his 30th birthday, has everything he's ever wanted – in his words, "making money, driving a fast car and hooking up with models," with special emphasis on that last one. You see, Charlie, by his own admission, doesn't "do relationships" and he doesn't feel like he's missing anything. Those who know him best would beg to differ. His older sister, Sherry (Paula Patton), who happens to be a therapist, worries that Charlie's emotionally closed off. His best friends, Rick (Donald Faison), who is working on having a baby with his wife, Pressie (Dascha Polanco), and Victor (Robert Christopher Riley), who is planning a long-awaited wedding to his childhood sweetheart, Ginger (Lauren London), both have mad respect for his skills with the ladies, but think it's time for him to settle down. Even though they're just asking him to try it, Charlie isn't happy with his friends trying to cramp his style.

Charlie is tired of his friends dogging him, so he agrees to a bet with them. He'll date one single woman exclusively until Victor's wedding (about a month away) to prove to Rick and Victor that he won't get attached, doesn't need to be attached and is perfectly alright remaining detached.

Enter Eva (Cassie Ventura). She actually overheard Charlie talking over this bet with his friends and isn't sure that Charlie is her type, but just like Charlie has never been in a long-term relationship, Eva has never been in a short-term one and she says she wants to try something new. Charlie and Eva agree to some no-stringsattached fun and begin spending a lot of time together. Of course, since this a romantic comedy, one of them develops feelings for the other. And, because this is a romantic comedy, you may think you know how this story ends. I'd suggest that you slow your roll. Whatever you're assuming is probably wrong.By the way, this movie is more than "just" a romantic comedy. In terms of character development, we also see a good bit of Charlie at work. (Remember the first two of those things he said he always wanted?

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Setlhodi wants Chiefs to give Komphela another season Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Joseph "Banks" Setlhodi says that firing current coach Steve Komphela would leave a bad reflection on the club. The club suffered their third consecutive defeat after losing 1-0 to ASEC Mimosas in the CAF Champions League on Saturday. A 2-0 midweek loss to Platinum Stars after getting knocked out of the Nedbank Cup by Orlando Pirates by the same scoreline last weekend. Setlhodi admits that Komphela needs another season before he can be judged on his performance as the club’s coach. "I always compare when it comes to firing a coach. At least if they give him another season or maybe the second season then they can judge from there," Setlhodi said.

"But Steve is using everything the ex-coach was using. At present, he doesn’t have his own team. He doesn’t have anything for himself." "Firing a coach after a season or half a season that is not a good reflection of a team like Kaizer Chiefs. Chiefs is not (Jomo) Cosmos or a small team. It is a big team." -Sports24.co.za

Cape Epic starts in We speak to our blustery conditions readers in their language. If you want to reach them talk to us.

The Absa Cape Epic got underway at Meerendal in blustery conditions on Sunday. The 26km route, with around 700m of climbing proved a tough proposition for the riders, especially with strong winds throughout.

Karl Platt and Urs Huber (Bulls) were first over the line in a time of 1.04,37, a minute ahead of Nicola Rohrbach and Matthias Pfrommer (Centurion Vaude by Meerendal 2). Samuele Porro and Damiano Ferraro (Trek-Selle San Marco A) finished in third. The women's prologue was won by Robyn de Groot and Jennie Stenerhag (Ascendis Health) in a time of 1.17.35. They finished in 50th overall. As is the norm, a number of sports people from other disciplines are taking part in the event. Ex-Springbok Marius Hurter has teamed up with ex-Welsh international Colin Charvis. The pair ended in 636th position after completing the course in 2.12,32. "Ja, it was quite windy and we were bobbing and weaving a bit," said Hurter. Other participants in this years event include adventurer Riaan Manser and ex-Springbok captain John Smit. - Sports24.co.za

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