News24 | Woman dies after suffering cardiac arrest during Midmar Mile
A 63-year-old woman has died after suffering cardiac arrest while participating in the aQuellé Midmar Mile on Sunday, event organisers confirmed.
MONDAY, 09 FEBRUARY 2026, 06:43
A 63-year-old woman has died after suffering cardiac arrest while participating in the aQuellé Midmar Mile on Sunday, event organisers confirmed.

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