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PICTURES: Durban July fashion, from the classic to the outrageous
PICTURES: Durban July fashion, from the classic to the outrageous

The Citizen

time06-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Citizen

PICTURES: Durban July fashion, from the classic to the outrageous

PICTURES: Durban July fashion, from the classic to the outrageous Alongside the pinnacle of South African horseracing, fashion pundits put their best foot forward showcasing various stunning designs at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. General view during the Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville Racecourse on July 05, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) Twin sisters medical professionals turned reality television stars, Andile Piterson and Ayanda Mthembu step out in custom Neo Serati designs. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) Sandile Zungu and wife Nozipho Magubane. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) Kwesta And Wife Bloom. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) Odwa Ndungane and wife Kgomotso Ndungane. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) A model presents creations by local designers. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) Jockey Craig Zackey waves to the crowds after winning the 2025 edition of the Durban July horse race at the Greyville race course in Durban on July 5, 2025. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) PICTURES: Durban July a colourful affair as The Real Prince takes the win

Sunshine, good racing cheer Durban July crowd
Sunshine, good racing cheer Durban July crowd

The Citizen

time05-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Citizen

Sunshine, good racing cheer Durban July crowd

Facelifted Greyville venue dazzles racegoers. Greyville was all set for the 2025 running of the Durban July. Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images Tens of thousands of racegoers were blown away by a facelifted Greyville as they filled the venue for the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July race meeting. The sun shone brightly on the historic racecourse as veteran July attendees chatted about the massive infrastructure upgrade at the course, with phrases like 'brand new', 'paradigm shift' and 'exciting new era for racing' being exchanged. Greyville and KwaZulu-Natal horse racing have been taken over by the Hollywood group, which has pumped in many millions of rands into newly named operator Race Coast to bring fading facilities up international standards. Lighting around the circuit has been renewed, with LED technology that is cheaper, brighter and capable of staging spectacular light shows. The Polytrack has been relaid, New seating, paving, fencing, video screens and grand entranceways have been erected, And there's plenty more. Fashion was sharply in focus in the early stages of the meeting – with top designers vying for lucrative prizes under the theme 'Marvels of Mzanzi'. Animal prints, African prints, horses' heads, even military-style outfits, were much in evidence. The Hollywoodbets Durban July is a vitally important event for KwaZulu-Natal and the rescue of the floundering enterprise earlier this year has been a godsend for the province and the host city. A huge injection for the city Economic benefits of the July are huge, with 50,000 visitors to the historic event pushing hotel occupancy to 'choc-a-bloc' levels, according to Musa Zondi, KZN MEC of tourism, who circulated among racing personalities in the parade ring. eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba said: 'It will bring into the city over R278-million direct spend and over R700-million investment into our GDP.' For serious horse players, however, the day got off to a slightly ominous start with well-backed horses flopping in the first three races. Race 1 went to Rugger Lover, a 14-1 shot trained locally by Tienie Prinsloo. Race 2 winner That's My Baby, from Sean Tarry's Joburg yard, landed at 10-1, with hot favourite Princess Hannah running down the drain after starting badly. When 25-2 chance Otto Luyken did the job for raiding Cape trainer James Crawford in Race 3, punters were worried a rough day loomed for favourites. But the mood lifted with the arrival of the favourites in Races 4 and 5 – the first two legs of a Pick 6 that boasted a R13.5-million pool. The Grade 3 3000m Gold Vase went to King Pelles for jockey S'manga Khumalo and trainer Gareth van Zyl, and the Grade 2 Golden Slipper to Eastern Cape raider Anotherdanceforme for Richard Fourie and Alan Greeff. There was drama when an objection was lodged against Anotherdanceforme by the connections of second-placed Quickstepgal on grounds of the filly being hampered in the closing stages. The stipendiary stewards overruled the appeal. The sixth on the card was a bit of a hiccup for Pick 6 and Jackpot investors with … shot Chronicle King popping up in a rough-and-tumble race. But, by then, the champagne and other libations were flowing and the crowd was in high spirits.

Xaba eyes World Champs track qualification despite road dominance
Xaba eyes World Champs track qualification despite road dominance

IOL News

time23-06-2025

  • Sport
  • IOL News

Xaba eyes World Champs track qualification despite road dominance

Glenrose Xaba won the SPAR Women's 10km Challenge Durban race on Sunday at Kings Park Stadium in a time of 31:54. Photo: Supplied Image: Darren Stewart Glenrose Xaba is still hoping to qualify for the 5 000m and 10 000m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September, although the marathon remains a viable option for the in-form road and track star. Xaba revealed her ambitions for the global athletics showpiece after storming to victory in the Durban leg of the SPAR Women's 10km Challenge on Sunday, clocking 31:54. The Boxer Athletics Club ace made light work of the challenge posed by Ethiopian duo Diniya Abaray (32:09) and an out-of-sorts Selam Gebre (32:25), who settled for second and third respectively. The holder of the SPAR Grand Prix title — and early favourite to retain it this year — took control of the Durban race shortly after the 7km mark. Her rivals could not live with her searing pace over the closing stages and ultimately finished well behind. Athletics star Glenrose Xaba is still hoping to qualify for the 5 000m and 10 000m at the world champs in Tokyo later this year. Photo: Backpagepix Image: BackpagePix Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ It was Xaba's second win of this year's series, having already claimed the opening leg in Cape Town. While she has been virtually untouchable on the road in 2024, with three 10km titles to her name, Xaba still longs to replicate the success her coach and mentor, Caster Semenya, enjoyed on the track at the World Championships. The 800m legend is also a two-time Olympic gold medallist. "My plan is to qualify for the 5 000m and 10 000m on the track at any event where I can qualify because I've already qualified for the marathon," she said in the aftermath of her win in Durban. "If I don't achieve the standard in the 5 000m and 10 000m, then I'll switch to the marathon just to represent the country at the World Champs The versatile athlete recently returned from an international trip in pursuit of qualification for the two track events. "My first race was a fast 5 000m in Paris, France. It went very well, according to plan," she said. "We can do much better in training, but if you don't get a very fast race then you won't run quick. But I was able to grab a personal best of 15:10 (15:10.62) and I'm happy with what I achieved in France." "Then I tried again to qualify over my favourite distance, the 10 000m, in The Netherlands. I ran my best there, but the ladies were not very quick and I was pushing the pace. "I ended up third, but I got experience and learnt a lot. When it comes to international track and field, I hope that I can get a lot of fast races so that I can improve on my times." Despite her dominance on the road, with a hat-trick of recent 10km titles, Xaba knows she cannot afford to ease up. "My third 10km race win makes me work harder and not relax. One win does not mean that you've achieved. It means that you've got to work harder because others, they are also training, they want to be like you, and it means you need to put in extra hard work," she concluded.

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