Ten-year-old swimmer and runner Esona Sekeleni is four months away from representing South Africa at the World Biathle Championships from 26 to 31 October in Machico, Portugal.
The only thing standing in her way is the nearly R150 000 she needs to cover her expenses for the trip.
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