The challenge involves successfully ascending the highest point in each province of the Republic of South Africa, in the fastest possible time. The current record is:

More info can be found on the challenge at - ninepeaks.co.za/

FKTs for each of the categories (see below) are given here:  http://ninepeaks.co.za/fkts.html

The Magaliesberg Major Traverse starts at Hartebeesport Dam Wall and traverses incredibly tough terrain for 77.49km all the way to Olifantsnek Dam Wall.  It has been done by hikers, but was first completed in FKT fashion April 30 - May 1, 2016, by Terence Vrugtman and Jason Gradwell, in a total time of 24h28m14s.

Warren G. posted:

The Drakensberg is a spectacular escarpment running many hundred kilometers, however various South African Hikers, then runners have been whittling down the time between Witsieshoek and Bushmen's Nek, a distance of 204 kms, much of which at about 3000m. Currently the record is 41:49 by Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel.

Added by admin:  This was set March 24-25, 2014. More info & map at redbull.com.

Grant Strugnell posted this unusual FKT route:

From Wikipedia: "The Hume and Hovell Walking Track stretches over 440km between Yass and Albury, in New South Wales, Australia. The track allows walkers to rediscover the route of explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell on their expedition to Port Phillip in 1824." More info is available from https://www.humeandhovelltrack.com.au/.