This year’s Durban July wasn’t just about horses and high fashion—it also showcased some deeply personal transformations.
One standout? Reality star and fashion designer Nonkanyiso Conco, popularly known as LaConco, stepped onto the Greyville Racecourse red carpet in an outfit that told a story far beyond fabric and flair.
At 33, the former Real Housewives of Durban star used the iconic event to celebrate a fresh chapter in her life—swapping designer heels for gumboots as she embraces her new identity as a livestock farmer.
A Look That Celebrates the Land
LaConco shared her show-stopping Durban July look on Instagram, giving her followers a glimpse of her bold and meaningful ensemble.
The two-piece outfit featured a dramatic trail, boldly adorned with an image of a ram—an homage to her latest passion: farming sheep and goats.
Designed with intention and heart, the outfit reflected this year’s theme, “Marvels of Mzansi,” and LaConco didn’t hold back in putting her own creative twist on it.
She proudly stated the look was her own concept—proving yet again that she’s not just a fashion lover, but a storyteller through style.
Swapping Runways for Rural Life
Just last month, LaConco revealed that she’s now diving headfirst into livestock farming.
Her Instagram followers got a heartfelt update as she spoke openly about how personal setbacks—including betrayal and broken promises—have shaped her decision to chase dreams on her own terms.
“With every lie, betrayal, and broken promise, I’ve learned to start exactly where I am,” she wrote.
“My dreams are mine to fulfill. It has been proven repeatedly that my gift lies in the areas where I must work the hardest.”
It’s clear that her move into farming isn’t just business—it’s healing, too.
Fans React to LaConco’s Powerful Fashion Moment
LaConco’s Durban July appearance sparked admiration from fans and fashion watchers alike.
Not only was it stylish—it was symbolic. It marked her personal evolution from TV personality to independent entrepreneur, from glamorous housewife to grounded farm queen.
And true to her bold spirit, she didn’t need a second season of Real Housewives to remind us she’s still very much in her power.