The quiet town of Berlin was transformed into a vibrant venue featuring live music, celebrity guests, good food and models strutting the runway in the latest summer fashion.
Thousands of spectators flocked to the town for the fifth annual Berlin November horse-race event on Saturday.
Several marquees were set up on the grounds, with each providing VIP experiences for its guests. The event’s main marquees, the Prime Hospitality Lounge, featured live acts such as Sasa Jobodwana and afro sensation 047.
The Imvuko Premium Lounge, hosted by Siya Rexe, featured a number of celebrities including Naak Musiq, the Naked DJ, model and actor Tazz Nginda and actor Dumisani Mbebe, among others.
Finance MEC and ANC provincial chair Oscar Mabuyane was among the prime lounge guests.
For the general public, three stages were set up where the likes of Zahara, Nathi B, Mobi Dixon and MK performed for the crowds, while fashion designers showed off their latest designs and trends.
The event also catered for the young ones, with a secure play area for children.
Zimkhitha Zondiwe, who travelled from Dutywa, said: “I came from Mbhangcolo to enjoy the music and see the finest horses racing. Last year I was also here and I had a great time so that’s why it was easy for me to just come here because I knew I was going to have a great time,” said Zondiwe.
Osmond Khiva from King William’s Town, who has not missed any of the five annual race since its inception, said he had a great time watching horses from all over the country competing.
“I love horses and that’s why I’ve been coming to this race every year. This is an event you can take your family and friends to because you are not worried about safety.
“I really enjoyed the live jazz performances in the prime lounge.”..