In the elite men’s race the defending champion, Philip Buys, of PYGA Euro Steel, will face fierce competition from riders like 2021 champion Matt Beers, 2019 champion Arno du Toit and 2018 champion Gert Heyns.

Source: https://thenewspaper.co.za/sa-xcm-championships-showdown/

Tropical Storm Gert, meanwhile, was gaining in intensity Sunday.

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/03/tropical-storm-katia-forms-joining-idalia-gert-and-a-new-tropical-wave-jose-absorbed-by-franklin/

Tropical Storms Emily, Franklin and Gert have all popped up in the last 24 hours.

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2023/08/21/737139.htm