How Firemen Beat the Bookies in Joburg's early history

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10/09/2025 1 min
How Firemen Beat the Bookies in Joburg's early history

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Turffontein may be known for its racecourse and century-old horse racing tradition...but it also holds a quirky piece of Joburg history.

It involves firemen, tall gum trees, and a betting scam that gave them the perfect view of the action.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story...

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