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Legacy of South Africa's first Black showjumper and Soweto riding school remembered · Cyprus Report

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Legacy of South Africa's first Black showjumper and Soweto riding school remembered

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Enos Mafokate, South Africa’s first Black showjumper, overcame apartheid to achieve a world-class athletic career after starting as a stable hand.
He established a horse-riding school in Soweto that inspired and trained multiple generations of riders.
Mafokate passed away in Johannesburg in September 2026 at the age of 80.
His enduring legacy is preserved through the ongoing work of his riding school and the students he mentored.

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The legacy of South Africa’s first Black showjumper and his horse-riding school in Soweto – photo essayThe Guardian · 6 days ago

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Enos Mafokate, South Africa’s first Black showjumper, overcame apartheid to achieve a world-class athletic career after starting as a stable hand.
He established a horse-riding school in Soweto that inspired and trained multiple generations of riders.
Mafokate passed away in Johannesburg in September 2026 at the age of 80.
His enduring legacy is preserved through the ongoing work of his riding school and the students he mentored.

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