Time travel with Enos Mafokate, SA’s first Black show jumper
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 9, 2023
Enos Mafokate, a South African hero who defied apartheid’s oppressive laws to become the first black show jumping sensation in the country's history, went from humble beginnings as a groom to winning international championships, impressing the British monarchy, and inspiring generations with his passion for horses. Now, at 79, Mafokate continues to devote his life to sharing his knowledge and love of horses with others through his riding school, the Soweto Equestrian Centre, the first of its kind in that sprawling township.
But Mafokate is quick to point out that his journey had . . .
