This Heritage Day, September 24, Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria is hosting South Africa’s biggest braai in an attempt to set a world record for the most people braaiing simultaneously.
The event, called Big Save World Record Braai Day, will feature 2,500 participants cooking wors and White Star pap, with a highlight five-minute communal braai at 10am.
South Africans are commemorating this year’s #HeritageDay with the largest braai festival. Over 2,000 people are descending on Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to attempt a Guinness World Record for the most people braaing at the same time. #eNCA reporter Theodor Mashele is at the… pic.twitter.com/aZJszXzh94
— eNCA (@eNCA) September 24, 2025
“Supplying 2,500 braaiers is no small task. Every braai, apron, tong, wors roll, and bag of charcoal must line up perfectly. The hardest part has been balancing safety with scale.
“From fire safety, ER services, JOC applications and health and safety compliance with Tshwane, everything must meet strict standards while still feeling like the fun, relaxed braai South Africans love,” The Citizen quoted said Dylan Jardim, head of marketing for Big Save, as saying.
Following the record attempt, the festival continues from 12pm to 8pm with live music from artists like Mi Casa, GoodLuck, and Booshle G, food trucks, chill zones for families, and an adults-only beer garden.
PTA STAND UP! This is your friendly reminder 🚨
The World’s Biggest Braai fires up at 10 AM sharp! 🔥🍖
📍 Loftus Versfeld D Field
🎶 Live acts from 12 PM
🍻 Castle Lager to keep the vibes flowingSaba late bra yaka — history is being made right here!
😅Tag that one… pic.twitter.com/EA3AJLKVb2
— Castle Lager SA (@CastleLagerSA) September 24, 2025
Celebrity cook-offs featuring Zamani Mbatha and Azana will entertain visitors, alongside interactive activities with prizes.
White Star, the official pap partner, emphasises the cultural and communal significance of sharing food, celebrating heritage, and bringing people together.
The event combines culinary tradition, music, and community for a memorable Heritage Day celebration.
Nothing can shake the spirit of Mzansi’s biggest braai! 🔥
The wind had other plans, but we’re ready to turn up the heat this Saturday, 27 September 2025, at Table Mountain. See you there, Castle in hand! 🍻#Castle130 pic.twitter.com/xX42knY8hm
— Castle Lager SA (@CastleLagerSA) September 24, 2025
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
