Rudi bites his way to ultimate hot dog glory
Twelve contestants, one champion at Saveway SUPERSPAR’s hot dog-eating competition.
Cheers, laughter, and plenty of ketchup filled Saveway SUPERSPAR on August 1, as 12 fearless foodies went head-to-head in the store’s hot dog eating competition.
The rules were simple and mouth-watering: 24 hot dogs on the plate, 10 minutes on the clock.
Whoever cleared the most, wins.
A big crowd of supporters packed the store, chanting and clapping as contestants raced against time and each other.
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Napkins flew, water bottles emptied, and the atmosphere was pure fun. The competition was tight from the start.
After the 10 minutes were up, two names stood out – Rudi Rautenbach and Andre Lourens. Both had 16 hot dogs left, forcing a second-round showdown.
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In the final round, Rautenbach dug deep and pulled ahead to be crowned the winner, taking home bragging rights and awesome prizes.
“I’m so happy and a bit full. It was tough, but the crowd kept me going. Thank you to Saveways and everyone who came to support,” Rautenbach said.
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