SEE PICS: Celebs spotted at the Charity Mile

By Bridgette Matjuda
Pictures: Instagram

The 2017 Charity Mile event saw 16 horses paired with 16 celebrities for the benefit of 16 charities. One million rands was given away to the charities. We show you some of our favourite moments from the star studded Charity Mile event:

1. Abigail Visagie
The news anchor and presenter looked fierce in a sunny dress by Irene Makhavhu.

All dressed up and ready to go! Feeling like a ray of sunshine in this stunning @irenemakhavhu design! #CharityMile ?: @sayphotography1

A post shared by Abigail Visagie (@abigailvisagie) on Nov 4, 2017 at 3:54am PDT

Such a beautiful weekend! Thank you to the Peermont D’Oreale Grande for being my home for the weekend! ?? #CharityMile @emperors_palace ?: @sayphotography1

A post shared by Abigail Visagie (@abigailvisagie) on Nov 5, 2017 at 1:29am PDT

2. Carol Tshabalala
The award-winning sports presenter turned heads in red. Her mom also came out to support her.

Lady in Red because my horse #Tahini colours are red ❤️#CharityMile

A post shared by Carol Tshabalala (@simplycarol8) on Nov 4, 2017 at 5:41am PDT

I get it from my mama! ❤️ #CharityMile ✨

A post shared by Carol Tshabalala (@simplycarol8) on Nov 4, 2017 at 7:37am PDT

3. Kim Jayde Robinson
The MTV Base Africa presenter and model looked effortlessly chic in head-to-toe black. She won R70 000 for Peermont Hotel School.

Today we handed over a cheque for R70k to the @peermont_hotel_school for youth from underprivileged communities! Thank you @emperors_palace & @racingitsarush for all you do to Give Back to those less fortunate! #CharityMile #itsarush __________________________________________ ? @mr_selekane #fashion #style #glamour #trend #fashioninspo #blessed #Johannesburg #Kimjayde #charity #giveback

A post shared by Kim Jayde Robinson (@kimjayde) on Nov 4, 2017 at 11:32am PDT

“We make a living by what we Get, But we make a Life by what we GIVE.” -Winston Churchill ___________________________________________ ? @mr_selekane #charitymile #itsarush #charity #donate #giveback #conmunity #empowerment

A post shared by Kim Jayde Robinson (@kimjayde) on Nov 5, 2017 at 1:04am PST

4. Liteboho Molise
One of our November cover stars, Liteboho was pretty in pink; thanks to Antherline Couture.

@antherline Couture always gets it right ??? #charitymile #antherline

A post shared by Liteboho Molise (@liteboho_molise) on Nov 4, 2017 at 7:01am PDT

At the Peermont Charity Mile with these beauties…i hope my horse beats theirs’ ??? #itsarush #charitymile #peermont #emperorspalace #Antherline

A post shared by Liteboho Molise (@liteboho_molise) on Nov 4, 2017 at 6:40am PDT

5. Rami Chuene
Our October cover star looked absolutely gorgeous in a Thula Sindi gown!

We all deserve some @thulasindi love in our life. #aboutyesterday #charitymile #yearofthequeen

A post shared by Rami Chuene (@ramichuene) on Nov 5, 2017 at 2:12am PST

Her horse came second and raked in R100 000 for Fortune Kunene Primary School.

Guess whose horse came second to win R100k for Fortune Kunene Primary! #CharityMile #itsarush

A post shared by Rami Chuene (@ramichuene) on Nov 4, 2017 at 11:25am PDT

6. Thandy Matlaila
The local actress and yogi looked amazing in an Antherline Couture dress. She looked equally stunning in a sizzling bikini number after all the festivities.

#DoMore #BeMore #GiveMore #CharityMile Thank you @antherline, I feel like a princess. @papu_sino, touch me again boo, touch me again ??? #CharityMile #ItsARush #IrishPride?

A post shared by Thandy Matlaila (@thandymatlaila) on Nov 4, 2017 at 7:00am PDT

The day after the night before ? @missy_latelyswimsuit ? @mr_selekane #TheQueenOfThePalace #SoulSunday #BAD #BlessedAndDelivered #PostCharityMile

A post shared by Thandy Matlaila (@thandymatlaila) on Nov 5, 2017 at 4:06am PST

7. Thuso Mbedu
One of our June cover stars, Thuso looked like a dream in an NN Vintage gown. Her horse won R50 000 for Thembimfundo Primary School in Vosloorus. Thuso is making big waves overseas following her International Emmy nomination in the Best Performance by an Actress category for her role in Mzansi Magic’s Is’thunzi where she plays the lead character Winnie.

I’m so happy and humbled by today’s events. #HermosoMundo made R50K #ThembimfundoPrimary ❤️ Thank you to #CharityMile for this initiative. I’ll love it forever. Am in full support ✊? #AMANINJA… dressed by: @nn_vintage… makeup by: @bonolo_rencia_mua… Hair by : @hair_kingdom_studio

A post shared by Thuso Mbedu (@thuso.mbedu) on Nov 4, 2017 at 8:57am PDT

And in case you missed it, here are the winning moments from all participating horses at the Charity Mile:

Incase you missed it here is the winning moment at today’s #CharityMile

A post shared by Emperors Palace (@emperors_palace) on Nov 4, 2017 at 8:04am PDT