Overview
- Thomas Van Tonder completed a continuous hand-over-hand crossing of more than 600 suspended monkey bars beneath the Bloukrans Bridge using a 280-metre course that followed the bridge arch.
- The route climbed at a steep 45-degree angle before flattening near the crown and then descended, forcing sustained grip work and occasional leg-hooking to rest as Van Tonder fought exhaustion.
- Rigging and safety were provided by Richard Lievaart and Vertical Safety Systems with two independent safety points and no permanent fixtures attached to the bridge.
- The effort was presented as the culmination of a two-year personal goal and was supported by Red Bull, with organizers recording a finishing time of about 47 minutes and reported this as a first completion.
- Reporting is limited to the event organizers and a single news outlet so broader independent verification and further coverage of safety, permissions, or official response remain pending.