Kirsten Landman: An SA Diamond In The Dakar Rough

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A South African Woman has taken the concept of “roughing it “ to a whole new level at the 45th Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.

Professional off-road endurance rider Kirsten Landman started riding dirt bikes in KZN when she was 8.

More than 2 decades down the line , she’s participating in what’s known as “Malle Moto"or "The Dakar Origionals” .

Hot 1027’s Tara Penny has more…
12 Jan 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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