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News24
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Thando Thabethe and 9 more glamorous looks from the 2025 Durban July
Another weekend of opulent fashion and exciting races took over South Africa. The anticipated 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July came once again on the first Saturday of July with sun, glamour and more entertainment for the masses. Thousands flocked to the Greyville Racecourse in Durban on 5 July for a day filled with the anticipation of winning big, extravagant marquees and, of course, exquisite fashion. Guests were treated to a wide range of exclusive experiences including musicians like Mafikizolo, DJ Zinhle, Langa Mavuso, Mandisi Dyantyis and more livening up exclusive spots. Musician @LangaMav shows up and shows out in @imprintza representing the theme 'Marvels of Mzansi' at the Durban July. #DurbanJuly2025 — TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) July 5, 2025 The 2025 theme of 'Marvels of Mzansi' saw regular guests and A-list attendees bringing to life the best in South African heritage and spirit into their outfits. Fashion label Khosi Nkosi revealed a special collaboration collection with car brand Omoda as a celebration of the theme with guests like Boity and Anele Zondo praising Simphiwe Ngema and Tino Chinyani's fashion show addition into the festivities. Musical artist @neythebae_sa stuns in a XVIII Victorian gown and tells us how she's embodying a Zulu goddess. #DurbanJuly2025 — TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) July 5, 2025 Take a look at some more top looks from this year's Durban July: 1. Sithelo Shozi in Nolanga Made View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sithelo Shozi (@_sithelo) 2. LootLove in Orapeleng Modutle View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOOTLOVE™ (@lootlove2) 3. Thando Thabethe in Willet Designs Couture View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thando Thabethe (@thando_thabethe) 4. Mihlali Ndamase in Masango by Siphosihle View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mihlali Ndamase (@mihlalii_n) 5. Boity in Otiz Seflo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boity Thulo (@boity) 6. Yolanda Vilakazi and Kwesta in Eric by Design and Athenkosi View this post on Instagram A post shared by KwestaDaKAR (@kwestadakar) 7. Lamiez Holworthy-Morule in Q'mane View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lamiez Holworthy-Morule (@lamiez_holworthy) 8. Sarah Langa in Balmain View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah Langa (@sarahlanga) 9. Zanele Potelwa in Otiz Seflo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zanele Potelwa (@zanelepotelwa) 10. Mawhoo in Orapeleng Modutle View this post on Instagram A post shared by RICH MONALISA (@mawhoo_)
Associated Press
01-07-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
Photo highlights from T-Rex World Championship Races
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) — Spectators cheered as participants ran down the track cloaked in inflatable Tyrannosaurus rex costumes during the T-Rex World Championship Races at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Washington. The Sunday event started in 2017 as a pest control company's team-building activity. The actual dinosaur roamed the planet between 65 million and 67 million years ago. A study published four years ago in the journal Science estimated about 2.5 billion of the dinosaurs roamed Earth over the course of a couple million years. Hollywood movies such as the 'Jurassic Park' franchise have added to the public fascination with the carnivorous creature. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Times
20-06-2025
- General
- Times
Late Queen carried cash for bets at the races, ex-aide reveals
For years it was thought that the late Queen did not handle cash, save for a neatly folded banknote in her handbag for the collection at church on Sunday. A former aide of Elizabeth II has now revealed that there was one other occasion when the late monarch carried a stash of the folding stuff: at the races. Ailsa Anderson, the late Queen's press secretary, has revealed that while Her Majesty did not place a bet herself, she was known to hand cash to an equerry who would carry out the task for her. Until now, it was assumed Queen Elizabeth II never carried cash except for a neatly folded note for church Speaking on The Times podcast The Royals, Anderson said: 'It would be done through the equerry.' When asked if she handed over cash she said: 'Yes, absolutely. She didn't place [the bet] herself but the race cards were there.'
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Georgia Toffolo shows off her 'most outrageous Royal Ascot look ever' as she wears HUGE feather hat for day three of the races
Georgia Toffolo showed off her 'most outrageous Royal Ascot look ever' as she arrived for day three of the races on Thursday. Former Made In Chelsea star Georgia, 30, braved the heatwave in a gigantic white and black feather hat as she led the glamour at the event. She teamed it with a pretty polka dot dress and matching bag as she posed for the cameras. Sharing a clip to her Instagram before arriving she said: 'My most outrageous Royal Ascot look EVER? are you ready for this?! 'Try it on with Toff for Day 3 and yes, I've officially taken the polka dot trend to the extreme. I couldn't decide on one hat, so naturally… I'm trialing TWO. Which hat are we loving more?!? NEED YOUR HELP xxxx.' She showed off the feather one and another much smaller hat - eventually opting for the bigger and more flamboyant one. Former Made In Chelsea star Georgia, 30, braved the heatwave in a gigantic white and black feather hat as she led the glamour at the event Lizzie Cundy also opted for an elaborate hat as she posed on Instagram in her pink dress. She wrote: 'The hat weighs more than me… hoping this hat will give me some shade today? … Big hat, big wins.' Presenter Charlotte Hawkins also made her daily appearance at the racing event wearing a demure black and white number. Jerry Hall opted for a white suit and black hat as she posed up a storm for the cameras. Royal Ascot, the jewel in the crown of the UK racing calendar, kicked off on Tuesday with the Queen Anne Stakes and will run until Saturday. King Charles and Camilla are likely to arrive in the famous carriage procession along the course and past the stands that will welcome hundreds of thousands of punters during the five-day meet. It is a royal tradition that has reached its 200th anniversary this year after it was first held in 1825 during the reign of King George IV. The festival was founded by Queen Anne in 1711 after she declared Ascot ideal for 'horses fit for kings' and it is now a major social event and sporting attraction. Sharing a clip to her Instagram before arriving she said: 'My most outrageous Royal Ascot look EVER? are you ready for this?!' Lizzie Cundy also opted for an elaborate hat as she posed on Instagram in her pink dress She wrote: 'The hat weighs more than me… hoping this hat will give me some shade today? … Big hat, big wins' Georgia is an avid fan of the races and is often seen making glamorous appearances at festivals all around the UK, recently stepping out for Epsom's Ladies Day. Georgia has had an exciting few months after she and her now-husband James eloped in North East Scotland. The pair got engaged last October after the millionaire proposed with an exquisite eight-carat triple-diamond studded band estimated to be worth £200,000 during a romantic getaway in Greece for Georgia's 30th birthday. After the BrewDog founder promised that the pair would be married this year, the couple did indeed tie the knot - though guests only had 48 hours' notice to attend the whirlwind ceremony. Taking to Instagram, Georgia shared loved-up snaps of the newlyweds posing on a fishing boat moments after saying 'I do'. She captioned her shock post: 'James and I got married today.' '1st March will forever be the best day of my life - the day I became your wife. We eloped,' she continued. 'Guests: whoever could get here with 48 hours notice! Temperature: 6°C. Wind: 17 knots North Westerly. Location: North East Scotland
South China Morning Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
InfoSpark: How a dragon boat team rows with the flow together
Celebrated every year, the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong features thrilling races where groups paddle in unison, showcasing their skills and teamwork. Colourful dragon boats, adorned with intricate designs, race against each other along the city's picturesque waterways. Besides the races, the festival is also famous for zongzi, glutinous rice dumplings filled with various ingredients both savoury and sweet.
