The Great Gatsby National Polo event, held at the Durban Shongweni Club, was an exciting, glamorous affair with the crowds sporting suitable 20s attire and basking in the incredibly warm winter weather.
The final match of the day saw the Mercedes Benz (Gauteng) team – consisting of Brent von Beneka, Guy Slater, Michael John Marlton and Rupert Crowe – take the winning trophy from The Land Rover (KZN) team of James Roberts, Murray Evennett, Geoff Evennett and Gillespie Armstrong, with a final score of 10-7.
The lucky winners of the Polo competition tickets were Colleen Philp, Phindile Msomi, Leanne Murugan and Shirley Weatherhead.
James Robert aims for the ball.
Michael John Marlton swings for the ball, supported by team mate, Rupert Crowe.
Jono Celsey and Marjeanne Bredenkamp.
A clash between Mercedes Benz (Gauteng) in white and The Land Rover (KZN) team in blue during the final match.
James Roberts (Land Rover team) and Michael John Marlton (Mercedes) battle it out for possession of the ball.
Guy Slater chases after James Roberts who has possession of the ball.
The final match was between Mercedes Benz (Gauteng) in white and The Land Rover (KZN) team in blue.
Michael John Marlton in the lead for the ball.
A clash between Mercedes Benz (Gauteng) in white and The Land Rover (KZN) team in blue during the final match.
Gillespie Armstrong and Guy Slater look for the ball.
James Roberts (Land Rover team) aims for the ball , followed closely by Michael John Marlton (Mercedes).
A clash between Mercedes Benz (Gauteng) in white and The Land Rover (KZN) team in blue during the final match.
Nadine Dewar and Tyla Christy.
Gillespie Armstrong races after the ball.
Nompumelelo Malunga and Anele Ngubane.
Katherine Moonsamy and Glenda Christian.
Hannah Illman and Allan Duvera.
A clash between Mercedes Benz (Gauteng) in white and The Land Rover (KZN) team in blue during the final match.
Best dressed couple winners – Brett Clarke and Amy van der Walt.
Michael John Marlton aims for the ball, while Geoff Evennett and Gillespie Armstrong wait.
James Roberts (Land Rover team) and Michael John Marlton (Mercedes) race after the ball.
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