The champagne cork-shaped Moët & Chandon hot-air balloon was meant to make its first flight on the eve of the big race, but Durban's weather was a party pooper. Guests, led by Boity Thulo, were deflated when the trip was cancelled on Friday afternoon. Also called off was Volvo's yacht party hosted by actress Jessica Nkosi.
Racing through the crowd to make it for her live broadcast on the channel that recently shunted Robert Marawa was Minnie Dlamini, who stopped for a picture. Despite the economic downturn, organisers were projecting a R300m economic injection for the province thanks to the race day. One of the classiest of the lot was Chaise Lounge, owned by connected businesswoman Mizana Qata, who drew many political bigwigs along with the day's most glamorous celebrities.
Applewood-smoked chicken fillets with apple cider and bay leaf glaze, a buttermilk chicken enchilada bake and barbecued spare ribs along with a harvest table of salads were served for lunch. At dinner time, guests tucked in to dishes that included vegetarian paella, braised lamb korma served with green beans and atchar, and osso buco.Jackie Clausen
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