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The biggest social calendar event in South Africa – the annual Durban horse race in July – was held on Saturday with many runners donning extravagant outfits that blended haute couture with African outfit traditional. July at the Greyville Racecourse, the 2018 edition had a horological theme that saw revelers incorporate watch models into their outfits.
On the track, all eyes were on jockey Anton Marcus who won the $ 315,000 Vodacom Durban major, July race on his horse "Do it Again".
"It's the second time I've been here, I've supported the number nine of the ninth race," said Dorine Mokoena, 59.
The event is a favorite of South African politicians, including President Cyril Ramaphosa who was to attend for the first time as president.
He failed to do so, however, after holding discussions with the king of the Zulu nation regions, Goodwill Zwelithini
The former president Jacob Zuma, originally from the KwaZulu-Natal region where Durban is the largest city, was a regular at the July meeting in Durban as a head of state.
unable to participate this year because of the funeral of his son Vusi.
Mandla Mvubu poses for a portrait at the 2018 Vodacom Durban July horse racing event in Durban
The winning jockey Anton Marcus and his horse "Do it Again"
The event of Durban is a favorite of South African politicians including President Cyril Ramaphosa who was to attend for the first time as president
Mike and Win Wheeler style runners give their adornment for the July of Durban
Zuma wore an eye-catching outfit that blended traditional African design with haute couture
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