• October 11: The time has finally come for the annual Du Toit-Smuts and Partners and Lowvelder Golf Day.
• October 11: Following the the Age Group 1 swimming that took place at Van Riebeeck Park this past weekend, the Age Group 2 will take place at the same venue. Enquiries: 082-325-8686.
• October 12: The Crocodile River flowing through Mpumalanga offers a thrilling combination of technically demanding rapids and weirs, set in the breathtaking beauty of the Lowveld. This A+ grade race brings paddlers back year after year. Try it, and see why it has developed a cult status amongst its regular participants. Enquiries:
082-653-5440
• October 12: The Uitsoek Skymarathon takes place near Mbombela. The 2019 event will mark the fifth year of the event with a total distance of 40 kilometres and a total ascent of 2 100 metres. Enquiries:
072-709-6688.
• October 12: Boots and Bridles will be hosting a Western Mounted Games Day at Pondarosa Ranch. Enquiries: 081-368-0784.
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• October 12-13: The Nelspruit Tennis Club Championships will take place this weekend. Enquiries: 083-642-9776.
• October 13: The Uplands Offroad Duathlon will start at 07:00. Enquiries: UplandsPTA@uplands.co.za. Entries on www.webtickets.co.za.
• October 13: The first leg of the Open Water Series at Long-mere Dam, now run by MP Open Water Swimming, will take place on Sunday. Enquiries: 072-567-3337.

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