Jan Braai, South Africa's most famous braai-er
The two-day braai which kicked off early on Thursday, 16th at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, will last until Friday, 17th September. The event is organised by the Braai4Heritage initiative whose mission it is to make the annual National Heritage Day, on 24th September, an annual day of celebration as South Africans of every colour and creed gather around their braai fires.
In order to bring the world record home, Jan will have to adhere to strict braaing (or barbeque) rules as set out by the official Guinness World Record Association. From 8:00am on 16th until at least 12:26pm on 17th September, Jan must ensure that a minimum of five different kinds of meat are on his braai at all times. He is not allowed any direct help, although moral support is encouraged. The event is endorsed by well-known South African brands Karan Beef, Freddy Hirsch, Klipdrift, CADAC, Castle and Fry’s, who have provided that meat that onlookers and supporters must consume after being braaied.
An official Guinness World Record adjudicator from the UK will be flying to Cape Town to monitor the event and ensure that Jan and his braai match up to their standards. The Master of Ceremonies, broadcaster and writer Dan Nicholl, will host a number of celebrities at the event in support of the effort.
Braai4Heritage says, “Spectators are invited to enjoy some of the world record meat as well as participate in ‘sizzling moment’ giveaways from the event sponsors”.
For more information, see www.braai4heritage.co.za.
Reabetswe Bantseke
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