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A-LISTERS RIDE THE WAVE IN THE DURBAN JULY WHERE FASHION MEETS HORSE RACING

Writer's picture: Bayanda HlongwaneBayanda Hlongwane

Updated: Jul 18, 2024

Bayanda Hlongwane


From right Kwenzo Ngcobo, Manila Von Teez, Shudufadzo Musida, Dr Krishna Mouton, and Dillion Windvigelka

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DURBAN JULY BRINGS OUT THE CREATIVITY AND BOLDNESS AND MATCH FASHION , WITH HORSE-RACING SPEED

A-listers brought their A-game in the 2024 prestigious horse racing event Durban July Hollywood, which is held every year at Greyville Racecourse in Durban South Africa. The Stars did make sure they had to play exactly within the theme (Ride the Wave) 2024, The theme was released on 20 March 2024 in the official Durban July website.


The theme was set against the backdrop of Durban's warm Indian Ocean, with pulsating white horse waves, KwaZulu Natal fashion design college lectures gathered at a stunning rooftop to hear the theme, Ride the Wave for the first time. Attendees dressed in outfits that incorporated the theme elements of the ocean. The Wife Star who is well known for his leading role took to social media to caption his passion for his attire and Durban July. We entered Durban July and by merging style with purpose, it brings me great pleasure to announce my involvement in @foreverwanza, an inspiring campaign dedicated to raising awareness about HIV.


Shudufhadzo Musida on the Durban July 2024 Event rocking her stylish attire with the message forever wena and always know your status by @foreverwena campaign

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Fashion is not just a form of art but a language that has shaped and defined various ears of human history, offering a glimpse into their narratives and dialogues. I was so excited to attend my first Durban July in such a powerful garment by one of my favourite designers Mzukisi Mbane for IMPRINTZA, to raise awarness around #foreverwena at one of thge South Africa most anticipating social events by repurposing signage used at the #forewena student realise to help the drive HIV awarness at scale , The former Miss South Africa explains the purpose behind her gown and her excitement in the Durban July event.


Jesica Nkosi the Multi-Award winning actress South African Actress and TV presenter

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Jessica Nkosi effortlessly rocks the blue gown that embodies the rhythm and movements of the ocean blue transparent cover long train and a brown dress that perfectly complements her skin. She also took it to her social media by posting , " theme for this year is Ride the Wave LETS GO!!! Ruberto Scholtz '', which is the designer of the showstopper dress which she was wearing in the Durban July.


Thando Thabethe SAFTA Award-winning actress, TV producer, Radio and TV presenter founder of tabbotys clothing line

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Thando Thabethe the star of How to Ruin a Christmas arrived in a captivating dress dressed by @willetdesignscouture a coouture that is well known for its outstanding touch in fashion. She was dressed in a light blue dress that mimicked a pearl of shell, which created a fantasy of the ocean.


Sandile Vicent Mahlangu is a South African actor and singer, who is well known for his roles in popular TV series namely Single Guys and Isithembiso also as Simo on Scandal on etv

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The star rocked the theme Ride the Wave 2024 Durban July, with the blue and white attire that is inspired by the Sensody, he captioned the post on his social media," Sensodyne has tasked me to make the July cool again. Sandile Mahlangu completed his cool outfits with black spectacles that with, a little touch of blue on the side



Mzukisi Mbane the founder and creative director of @imprint and an artist, Product and Development and Business Design and a Gay rights activist

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Mzukisi Mbane rocked a blue striped attire with white strippes, with a special liberation message or a quotes, which is " NO LIBERATION WITHOUTH GAY -LESBIAN LIBERATION" by Simon Nkosi( 1957-1998). He completed his look with a baby blue hat and black spectacles and a with a gold one earing in the right eye. ''NO LIBERATION WITHOUTH THE GAY LESBIAN LIBERATION'' Simon Nkuli was an apartheid Human Rights Activits who kept reminding everyone that all human rights matters , He unfortunatley passed away of AIDS in 1999 , as he explained the messege behind his attire , I wanted to '' Ride the Durban July Wave and use it in a opportunity to educate about Simon and the work he did in South Africa has one of the most progressive construction in the world and one of the best when it comes to Quuer rights while also creating HIV Awarness" Mzukisi captioned on instagram official.


Khosi Thwala the Big Brother Titans winner, MC Host, Entrepreneur, and humanitarian

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The mermaid has entered the chat, The Greek Siren Mermaid has entered the chat she captions her social media post for the Durban July photoshoots. Ms Thwala rocked an intriguing mermaid dress with a touch of blue glitz that represent the theme and relate to the colors of the ocean.


Maps Mamponyane is a South African actor, Entrepreneur, model, creative consultant, presenter

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Mr Mamponyane looked dapper in tailored suits with a nautical twist, Filled with a strong, black-blue touch that represented the theme, Ride The Wave, and black shoes and sandals. A wise man once said, " Why ride the wave when you can be the wave" My Ride the Wave Look for the Durban July, Mr Mamponyane shows his excitement on a social media post captioned



Sithelo Shozi is a DJ and a prominent figure and a well-known musician

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Sithelo Shozi: Sithelo’s elegant white dress with flowing ruffles was a masterpiece of design and mastery. Her look was timeless, sophisticated, and utterly breathtaking.


Makhadzi Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhiona is multi-award winner South African musician and BET Award winner

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Makhadzi Ride the wave Theme like no one else as she made her way to Durban 2024 July with the blue gown, which is designed in a baby blue color with a touch of pearls that are in a heart shape, finishing her look with the round pearls necklace. I am like I think I was supposed to pose like this , no one was gonna notice curves. Because wow these curves are not curving, when I got to Johannesburg kenyaka oloma design , she caption on her social media post on Instagram


















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