WATCHING our favourite football team on the weekend, catching a spot of Wimbledon in winter, indulging in a day of cricket in summer and heading to the rugby stadium every so often – there’s no doubt South Africa is a sport-loving nation.
But even the most ardent fan among us might raise an eyebrow or two at these weird and wacky activities.
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CHEESE ROLLING
ORIGIN Gloucester, England, 15th century
EQUIPMENT A large wheel of double Gloucester cheese
Competitors can’t get cheesed off if they take a tumble during this sport – it’s all part of the fun and
