Business 11 November 2026, 22:58

RAISING THE BAR: Bloukrans Bridge crossing was monkey business for SA daredevil Thomas van Tonder

Traversing the Bloukrans Bridge on 600 monkey bars is just the latest physical challenge that South African obstacle course racing star Thomas van Tonder has taken on.

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