The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 10: The First South African Summit

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Warren Eva has become the first South African to reach the top of Annapurna.

He and John Black launched their final push for the summit yesterday – and while John turned back in the early hours of this morning – Warren planted our national flag on the peak just before 05h30 SA time.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

7 Apr English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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