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S.Africa glitterati cut a dash at Durban races

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The biggest event in South Africa's social calendar -- the annual Durban July horse race -- took place on Saturday with many race goers donning extravagant outfits that mixed high fashion with traditional African dress.

Winning jockey Anton Marcus and his horse
Winning jockey Anton Marcus and his horse "Do it Again"
Rajesh JANTILAL, AFP

Held on the first Saturday of July at the city's Greyville racecourse, the 2018 edition had a horology theme that saw revellers incorporate timepiece designs into their outfits.

The Durban event is a favourite of South African politicians including President Cyril Ramaphosa who...
The Durban event is a favourite of South African politicians including President Cyril Ramaphosa who had been due to attend for the first time as president
Rajesh JANTILAL, AFP

On the track, meanwhile, all eyes were on jockey Anton Marcus who won the main $315,000 (268,000 euros) Vodacom Durban July race on his horse "Do it Again".

"It's the second time I'm here. I backed number nine in the ninth race," said Dorine Mokoena, 59, who wore a bright yellow ensemble dotted with flowers.

Stylish racegoers Mike and Win Wheeler don their finery for the Durban July
Stylish racegoers Mike and Win Wheeler don their finery for the Durban July
MARCO LONGARI, AFP

The event is a favourite of South African politicians including President Cyril Ramaphosa who had been due to attend for the first time as president.

He failed to make it, however, after holding crunch talks with the King of the region's Zulu nation, Goodwill Zwelithini.

Former president Jacob Zuma, who is Zulu and comes from the KwaZulu-Natal region where Durban is the largest city, was a regular at the Durban July meeting as head of state.

Nozipho Zuma wore an eye-catching outfit that mixed traditional African design with high fashion
Nozipho Zuma wore an eye-catching outfit that mixed traditional African design with high fashion
MARCO LONGARI, AFP

He was unable to attend this year because of the funeral of his son Vusi.

The biggest event in South Africa’s social calendar — the annual Durban July horse race — took place on Saturday with many race goers donning extravagant outfits that mixed high fashion with traditional African dress.

Winning jockey Anton Marcus and his horse

Winning jockey Anton Marcus and his horse “Do it Again”
Rajesh JANTILAL, AFP

Held on the first Saturday of July at the city’s Greyville racecourse, the 2018 edition had a horology theme that saw revellers incorporate timepiece designs into their outfits.

The Durban event is a favourite of South African politicians including President Cyril Ramaphosa who...

The Durban event is a favourite of South African politicians including President Cyril Ramaphosa who had been due to attend for the first time as president
Rajesh JANTILAL, AFP

On the track, meanwhile, all eyes were on jockey Anton Marcus who won the main $315,000 (268,000 euros) Vodacom Durban July race on his horse “Do it Again”.

“It’s the second time I’m here. I backed number nine in the ninth race,” said Dorine Mokoena, 59, who wore a bright yellow ensemble dotted with flowers.

Stylish racegoers Mike and Win Wheeler don their finery for the Durban July

Stylish racegoers Mike and Win Wheeler don their finery for the Durban July
MARCO LONGARI, AFP

The event is a favourite of South African politicians including President Cyril Ramaphosa who had been due to attend for the first time as president.

He failed to make it, however, after holding crunch talks with the King of the region’s Zulu nation, Goodwill Zwelithini.

Former president Jacob Zuma, who is Zulu and comes from the KwaZulu-Natal region where Durban is the largest city, was a regular at the Durban July meeting as head of state.

Nozipho Zuma wore an eye-catching outfit that mixed traditional African design with high fashion

Nozipho Zuma wore an eye-catching outfit that mixed traditional African design with high fashion
MARCO LONGARI, AFP

He was unable to attend this year because of the funeral of his son Vusi.

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