News Bulletin of 1 August 2026, 10am

The Lamb Champs Pretoria has crowned Gerhard and Jani Lourens of LGL Farming Co in Gauteng as the winners of the 2026 competition.

The farming enterprise's Persian lamb took top honours among entries from 110 sheep farmers across South Africa.

More than 6,000 visitors attended the flagship event at the Harlequins Rugby Club in Pretoria, celebrating quality lamb, family farming, live entertainment and South Africa's rich agricultural heritage.

Independent judges assessed the competing lambs on appearance, aroma, texture, tenderness and the overall eating experience.

The event also marked the announcement of the inaugural Lamb Champs Invitational, which will take place in Pretoria on the 31st of October.
The international competition will see a team of ten South African farmers compete against ten Namibian farmers.

The Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme is helping unemployed residents in George to gain access to job opportunities without the burden of transport costs.

Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku says more than 1,700 people have registered since the initiative launched last month, with over 1,000 free trips already taken on the GO GEORGE bus service.

The MEC says the programme has gained momentum since its launch

The inaugural Premier Padel P2 Tournament is underway at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria.

The event , which forms part of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour, is the biggest padel tournament ever staged in sub-Saharan Africa and will feature 33 South African players alongside some of the world's top competitors.

Padel is growing rapidly world wide and in South Africa with around 450 clubs contributing to the development of the sport.

The tournament offers local players the chance to compete against international stars and organizers say this will help promote the long term development of the sport.