A Joburg couple's extraordinary race to raise awareness on World Elephant Day.

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Today is World Elephant Day, and a Johannesburg couple is embarking on an extraordinary race to raise awareness - and hopefully funding - for South Africa's first dedicated elephant orphanage.

They'll travel from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit using almost every mode of transport imaginable - from skateboard, train and plane to motorcycle and classic car... all for a good cause

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...
12 Aug English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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