#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Comrades 2023 winners smash records
The Johannesburg earthquake that rocked the East Rand originated in the Boksburg area, St Mary’s DSG in Kloof set for battle at World Choir Games, and much more.
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Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Monday morning...
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The Council of Geoscience (CGS) says that the Johannesburg earthquake that rocked the East Rand in the early hours of Sunday originated in the Boksburg area.
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Tete Dijana sprinted to the finish of the 2023 Comrades Marathon down run at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Sunday, smashing the men's record with a finishing time of 5:13: 58.
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𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝟬𝟱:𝟭𝟰:𝟯𝟬 👏
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) June 11, 2023
Tete Dijana dug deep to defend his Comrades Marathon title and smash the record while fighting off Piet Wiersma 💥
Edward Mothibi came in 3rd place 👌
📺 Stream #Comrades2023 live: https://t.co/ACEUH7ePOB pic.twitter.com/BCc66LUaaV
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Gerda Steyn claimed the second Comrades crown of her career as she beat Frith van der Merwe’s 34-year-old best time for the Down run yesterday.
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𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗬𝗡 👑🇿🇦
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) June 11, 2023
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Gerda smashes the Comrades down run record in 05:44:56! 💥
📺 Stream #Comrades2023 live: https://t.co/ACEUH7ePOB pic.twitter.com/dXPQNhCXpQ
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Durban school St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls in Kloof is set for a high-pitched battle against some of the globe’s top choirs at the World Choir Games.
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5.
One of two giant rubber ducks on display in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor was deflated on Saturday to protect it from sweltering temperatures.
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