Savanna Presents: The Weekend of Marvels Takes Over Durban This July

Hold on to your hats! Mzansi’s favourite cider, Savanna Premium Cider, is set to make its boldest cultural statement yet. It will launch The Weekend of Marvels. This event is a spectacular takeover of the iconic Durban July weekend. From Friday, 4 July to Sunday, 6 July, Savanna invites friends of the brand. They will immerse themselves in an exclusive fusion of fashion, comedy, and crisp, dry cider culture. This three-day celebration honours the true marvels of Mzansi – the people who make South Africa vibrant and unique.

Savanna is redefining what premium looks like by blending sharp satire with its signature crisp, dry flavour. The Weekend of Marvels promises a high-style, high-humour showcase. It brings presence over pretence to the heart of the Hollywoodbets Durban July conversation. This year, VVIP experiences reach new heights with the Savanna Manor, an exclusive coastal retreat for the brand’s most-valued guests. The festivities start on Friday with the Savanna Pre-Race Affair. It will feature golden-hour glamour. There will also be surprise comedy cameos and cider served neat.

On Saturday, the excitement moves to the Greyville Racecourse. Guests are challenged to find the Neat Speakeasy inside the Chaise Lounge. This unforgettable trackside experience includes live race commentary and curated comedy. It features special appearances by South Africa’s top entertainers such as Madame Wae Jae Papa Na. The event also showcases Celeste Ntuli, The Givahs featuring Mpho Popps, Moshe Ndiki, and Farieda Metsileng. The weekend concludes on Sunday with the Savanna Sunday Soiree at the Savanna Manor. It’s a crisp and cool beach party unlike any other.

Adding to the buzz, Savanna will debut its Marvels of Mzansi fashion collection. This debut is in collaboration with rising designer Nao Serati. Nao Serati is known for dressing the esteemed Chakalaka Norris. These designs are bold, witty, and culturally fluent. They aim to disrupt the traditional race-day fashion narrative. Savanna brings a couture interpretation of local flair infused with its trademark dry humour.

“This year, we’re redefining how Savanna does the Hollywoodbets Durban July,” says Kayla Hendricks, Marketing Communication Manager at Savanna. “The Weekend of Marvels is Savanna’s boldest presence yet. From a fashion stunt made to make headlines to a speakeasy and comedy takeover at the track, we’re bringing South Africa something truly iconic. It’s dry, stylish, and deeply rooted in our culture. A full weekend celebration of the Marvels that make Mzansi magical.”

Follow the crisp, dry chaos as it unfolds on @SavannaCider social media, served up by Mzansi’s Marvels themselves. Lucky fans might even land a spot to experience the action firsthand. From exclusive events to juicy giveaways, you won’t want to miss a moment. Tag your #ItsGiving moments with #SiyavannaSA — because it’s dry, but you can drink it.

Get ready, Durban – the Weekend of Marvels is coming, and it’s going to be legendary.