another successfull event


Vodacom Durban July

The Sharks Magazine Celebrity Marquee was deservedly awarded the Best Hospitality Facility by the organizing committee at the 2009 Vodacom Durban July Handicap race day at the Greyville race track on July 4.

Celibrities came from near and far as the theme for this year's memorable event "The Games People Play" lavishly filtered through the beautifully-appointed marquee. As always MC Dan Nicholl was superb adding flavour to the day, while we were graced by the presence of Michelle Olivier, Miss Earth Chanel Grantham, and her First Princess Cherise Biagio.

A fashion show, presenting the collection of well-known local designer Maryka Swart, was also staged.

There were many current and former Sharks players mixing with the guests, which added to the enjoyment of the festivities. Among them were AJ Venter and his delightful wife Jenna, together with Craig and Melissa Davidson while among the current batch of players Andries Strauss, Waylon Murray, the Cronje twins, Guy and Ross, Riaan Swanepoel, Keegan Daniel and Charl McLeod were all in attendace as well.

As the day came to a close the guests were entertained by the bands Watershed and Spoonfeedas, making the 2009 Sharks Magazine Celibrity Marquee the best ever since its inception in 2005.

Congratulations to the Gangsters, Paul Hartley and African Container Connection for winning Best Dressed and Old Mutual Corporate for their support.

Special thanks to the following for making the whole day possible:

Christo van der Colffe (Windhoek Lager & Johnnie Walker Black); Walter (Status Productions); Lee Bentz (Status Luxury Vehicles); Ricky Smit (Nicholas Rey Foundation & Zimbali Lodge); Edwina (Event World); Sameer Rampersad (Juiced Publishing); Ian Gardiner (Blue Chilli); Greg (McAllister's); Bridgette (Liquid Chefs); Gail (Mangwanani Spa); Michelle (Golf Resorts Club); Janine (MIS); Barry (Marshall Security); Matthew Willman (Photographer); Leilah (Champagne); Michelle (Papillion Productions); Wade Wingfield (Suites); Elton (Mustard Seed Productions); Pete (Spoonfeedas); Natalie (Untapped Productions & Watershed); Dan Nichol (MC) ; and, of course, The Sharks! - Read more