Organisation calls for boycott of Durban July as 'celebration of British culture' which drains public money

The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has distanced itself from alleged plans to sabotage the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday.

S'Manga Khumalo rode Sparkling Water to victory in the main race at the 2022 Durban July. A KwaZulu-Natal civic organisation is calling for a boycott of the race. File photo.The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has distanced itself from alleged plans to sabotage the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday.

Umsinsi Wokuzimilela said the event was a “cultural celebration of the British” they were not against, but they were opposed to the “crisis-ridden” KZN government and, in particular eThekwini municipality, spending public funds in support of it.

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