South Africans gather at stadium to claim barbecue world record
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Thousands of South Africans united at a Pretoria stadium to vie for the simultaneous barbecue world record.
Thousands of participants gathered at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria to attempt setting a new Guinness World Record for simultaneous barbecuing. The event took place during South Africa's Heritage Day celebrations on 24 September 2026. Organisers aimed to reclaim the title for the largest communal cookout.
- The large-scale cookout event was held at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
- Participants aimed to secure the Guinness World Records title for simultaneous barbecuing.
- The gathering coincided with South Africa's Heritage Day national holiday.
Why it matters
Communal outdoor cooking is a deeply ingrained cultural tradition in South Africa, celebrated annually on Heritage Day, which highlights the nation's diverse culinary heritage.
What outlets agree on
Thousands of people assembled at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 24 September 2026 to attempt breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous barbecue.
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