Grill O Steakery & Diner scoops seven Best of Ekurhuleni awards. Heinrich, Hennie and Lara Oelofse with Eddie Coetzee. Photo: Naidine Sibanda
Winners of the Best of Ekurhuleni Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 gathered for a celebratory event at the Beyers Chocolate Factory on November 6.
Thousands of residents voted across categories including Eat. Drink. Be Merry!, Dine Out, Living in Ekurhuleni, Shopping, Glam it Up, and Kids and Teens.
Simon Hill, Bunny Majaja, Simon Parkinson and Justin Torien celebrate HOT 102.7FM for scooping Best Breakfast show and Best Radio Station. Photo: Naidine Sibanda
Best Pace to Play Padel, Serengeti Racquet & Sports Club winners Dino De Abrue, Dean Kupferman and Ethan Bunke. Photo: Naidine Sibanda
The winners enjoyed mingling with fellow nominees and guests while celebrating their achievements.
The News captured some of the highlights of the event.
Capsicum Culinary Studio Boksburg staff Ilham Hartley, Amir Nizam and Loraine Greenwood celebrate Best Social Cooking School. Photo: Naidine Sibanda
Gerrie Alberts and Susan Weston celebrate RE/MAX DAZZLE winning Best Estate Agency. Photo: Naidine Sibanda
St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls wins Best Private Primary School. Deputy headmaster Nicol Fisher celebrates with Grade Six learners Gabriella Stein and Isabella Chamboko as well as headmaster, Roger Loring. Photo: Naidine Sibanda
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Naidine Sibanda is Bedfordview and Edenvale News’ senior journalist. A University of Johannesburg journalism graduate, she began her career with TEACH South Africa before moving into community reporting at Caxton’s Rosebank Killarney Gazette, where she rose to senior journalist and earned recognition in the FCJ Awards. She also worked as communications officer for the James and Ethel Gray Park Foundation. Passionate about amplifying community voices, Naidine looks forward to highlighting both challenges and achievements in Bedfordview and Edenvale areas.
