The Durban July isnt only a horse race, its the social event of the year.
A mix of fashion, festivities and flashy fun, its the one weekend when Durban truly transforms. However, if youre a first-timer, the glitz can quickly turn into chaos if youre not prepared. We spoke to four Durban July die-hards who know how to survive and thrive at the iconic event.
Creative and media entrepreneur Bridgette Makhela, shared her tried and tested tips for first-timers.
Have your outfit ready at least a week before the event. Something will go wrong zips break, couriers delay and last-minute tailors will ghost you.
She also advised preparing for no sleep: Durban comes alive. The parties dont stop, so pace yourself.