The gates are open, the sun is shining and the people are dressed to the nines, and at some point, over 40,000 people will fill the stands of the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse for the Durban July 2025 spectacle.
A direct cash injection of nearly R300 million is expected for this, South Africa’s premier horseracing event.
On this page, we will keep you updated with the latest pictures and videos from our team of journalists and photojournalists on the ground.
Between IOL and Independent Media, the likes of Oluthando Keteyi, Lutho Pasiya, Alyssia Birjalal, Zamandosi Cele, Leon Lestrade, Sibonelo Ngcobo and others. So keep refreshing this portal for the latest from the races and for all the fashion updates.
SPOTTED AT THE DURBAN JULY
We spotted Mihlali Ndamase and caught up with her at the races. Watch the four minute video as she spent some time with IOL Entertainment Journalist Oluthando Keteyi.
Mihlali Ndamase
Mihlali Ndamase also has some valuable advice to survive the Durban July.
Content creator Mihlali Ndamase at the Durban July 2025. Jabu Pix Content creator Mihlali Ndamase at the Durban July 2025. Jabu Pix Content creator Mihlali Ndamase at the Durban July 2025. Jabu Pix
Jessica Nkosi
Our journalist Zamandosi Cele spotted actress, influencer, Jessica Nkosi at the Hollywoodbets Champions Marquee. This is what she had to say.
Real Housewives of Durban stars Ayanda Mthembu and Andile Pieterson turning heads at the Durban July 2025, elegantly styled by Nao Serati.
Ayanda Mthembu and Andile Pieterson from the Real Housewives of Durban turning heads at the Durban July 2025, elegantly styled by Nao Serati.
Pictures: Tumi Pakkies/Independent NewspapersAyanda Mthembu and Andile Pieterson from the Real Housewives of Durban turning heads at the Durban July 2025, elegantly styled by Nao Serati.
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Fashion
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Some horses
The four legged stars of the Durban July 2025 show
Pictures: Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent NewspapersThe four legged stars of the Durban July 2025 show
Pictures: Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent NewspapersThe four legged stars of the Durban July 2025 show
Pictures: Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent Newspapers
Hats anyone?
Some of the hats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
Picture: Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent NewspapersSome of the hats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
Picture: Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent NewspapersMore hats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
Sibonelo Ngcobo/IndependentNewspapersSome of the hats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
Picture: Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent NewspapersMore hats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
Sibonelo Ngcobo/IndependentNewspapersMore hats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
Sibonelo Ngcobo/IndependentNewspapersMore hats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
Sibonelo Ngcobo/IndependentNewspapersMore hats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
Sibonelo Ngcobo/IndependentNewspapersHats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
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Some of the hats spotted at the Durban July 2025.
Picture: Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent Newspapers
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