PICTURES: Ultimate Braai Festival 2025

This weekend saw the Ultimate Braai Festival take place at Fire & Wine Venue at Zwavelpoort, Pretoria.


Alongside the braai expo and braai demonstrations, the Ultimate Braai Festival saw the South Africa versus Argentina clash live on the big screen, and artists like Jasper Dan, Droomsindroom, Ross Learmonth and Loufi take to the stage to entertain audiences.

Comedy giants Chris Forrest, Nicholas Goliath, Mojak Lehoko, Richelieu Beaunoir and Dave Levinsohn also entertained the crowds.

Ultimate Braai Festival
WUHLF Equipment Sales representative Grant Moodley poses for a photograph with Shade Moodley. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
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Legend of South African Comedy Chris Forrest (L) and celebrity chef Pete Goffe-Wood take a selfie. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
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HTA School of Culinary Art student Nolwazi Ndebele cuts Kudu meat prepared by South African ‘braai’ (barbecue) champion, Suzie Wandrag. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
Ultimate Braai Festival
South African comedian and entertainer Nicholas Goliath. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
Ultimate Braai Festival
South African “braai” (barbecue) champion Suzie Wandrag prepares Kudu meat to be served with mushrooms. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
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Visitors watche the demostration of how to make Kudu Steak and some mushrooms. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
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Johannesburg based rock Jasper Dan lead singer Jamie Hendry performs with the band. Picture: Nigel Sibanda
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Springbok fans watch rugby on the big screen. Picture: Nigel Sibanda
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General views at the Ultimate Braai Festival 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda
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Jetmaster Sales representative Warren Basson. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
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Crown National employee Tommy Masemola pose for a picture at the home of Six Gun Grill. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
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South African “braai” (barbecue) champion Suzie Wandrag (L), Flames & Flavour Chef Johan van Gass and Annelia. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen
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Dishes prepared by Flames & Flavour Chef Johan van Gass and Annelia. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/ The Citizen

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