Glitz and glamour at Africa’s first action polo match

CHARTWELL – It was a day of style, fashion and polo passion on 16 November when the first-ever Standard Bank Polo in the Park event was hosted at Steyn City.

Robyn Kirk

December 4, 2019

It was a day for stunning style at the first-ever game of action polo played on the African continent.

On 16 November, Steyn City played host to the very first Standard Bank Polo in the Park event – and all the beautiful people were invited, including South African celebrities Michelle Mosalakae (actress, writer and theatre producer), Ayando Thabete (an award-winning TV host) and DJ Khanya Mkangisa.

Kathryn Del Borcio and James Sey work for Aspire Art Auctions, which was one of the sponsors for this year’s Polo in the Park event. *Photo: Robyn Kirk*

Maureen and Chengeno Tshabalala. *Photo: Robyn Kirk*

DJ Vibe Abrams looks sharp as he arrives at the venue. “I’m really liking the atmosphere here today,” he told the Fourways Review. “And I’m really excited to watch the game – I’ve never seen polo before!” *Photo: Robyn Kirk*

The day was jam-packed with entertainment, including vaulting acts, a live performance by jazz musician Thuli Ntuli and a fashion show before the main event – a game of action polo between the Steyn City and Standard Bank teams in the middle of the specially set up venue space.

Onnica and Kagiso Matjila.Photo: Robyn Kirk

Award-winning TV host Ayando Thabete and TV presenter and DJ Khanya Mkangisa know how to pose in their beautiful dresses before making their way to the VIP area of the event. Photo: Robyn Kirk

The theme for the event was ‘polo through the ages’, which gave guests plenty of opportunities to dress up to the nines!

MJ Phiri looks his best as he explores the VIP section of the Standard Bank Polo in the Park event on 16 November. “I’m here for the fashion!” he told *the Fourways Review*. Photo: Robyn Kirk

Michelle Mosalakae lights up the blue carpet. *Photo: Robyn Kirk*

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