Thousands conquer the mountain at the Pirates 21k

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Thousands of runners are celebrating after conquering Joburg’s toughest half marathon.

The Pirates 21k – powered by Medshield got underway in rainy conditions at 6 this morning, when almost 4 thousand women and men put their fitness to the test.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more from Pirates….

16 Feb English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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