Best of Mbombela Readers’choice awards 2021 winners and runner-ups
The winners and runner-ups of the Best of Mbombela Readers' choice awards 2021 were named at a ceremony held on Tuesday, June 2, 2022 in the presidential suite at Mbombela Stadium.
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Here are the winners and runners-up, per category:
Category – General services
Best air con service
Winner: Model Electric
2nd: Nelspruit Airconditioning
3rd: RS Cooling Airconditioning & Refrigeration
Best blinds in Mbombela
Winner: Nelspruit Blinds and Flooring
2nd: Blinds and Trellis Nelspruit
3rd: Nest Interiors
Best garage doors, awnings/carports
Winner: Lowveld Canvas
2nd: Doors Galore
3rd: PUMA Canopies/Doors Nelspruit
Best garden/nursery service
Winner: Garden Solutionz
2nd: Buffalo Evergreen Lawn Nelspruit
3rd: TURF-AG The Irrigation Specialist Nelspruit
Best plumber/plumbing service
Winner: Wolf Plumbing Nelspruit
2nd: Plumbiz Nelspruit
3rd: Irving Plumbers Nelspruit
Best electrician
Winner: Model Electric
2nd Wolf Plumbing Nelspruit
3rd: MET (Mandlakazi Electrical Technologies) Nelspruit
Best pool services
Winner: Ridds Aqua Centre Nelspruit
2nd: Poolware
3rd: ERS Pool Maintenance Nelspruit
Best roofing services
Winner: BUCO Nelspruit
2nd: Giant Roofing Solutions Nelspruit
3rd: Mpumalanga Roof Tiles
Best shuttle service
Winner: Citybug Shuttle Service Nelspruit
2nd: Lime Time Shuttle
3rd: MT My Boets Transport
Best tiling
Winner: CTM Nelspruit
2nd: Tile Africa Nelspruit
3rd: Mpumalanga Roof Tiles
Category – Kids in Mbombela
Best high school
Winner: Hoërskool Nelspruit
2nd: Hoërskool Bergvlam
3rd: Hoërskool Rob Ferreira
Best clothing for kids
Winner: Woolworths i’langa Mall
2nd: Ackerman’s Nelspruit
3rd: Rieba Clothing Nelspruit
Best milkshake
Winner: Milky Lane Riverside Mall
2nd: Abeega Roadhouse
3rd: Kingfishers Nelspruit
Best nursery school
Winner: Lekker Lag Land
2nd: Noddy Kleuterskool Witrivier
3rd: Kabouterland Steiltes
Best place for kids parties
Winner: Mafunyane Riverside Water Park
2nd Panarottis i’langa Mall
3rd: Clay and Coffee Nelspruit
Best primary school
Winner: Laerskool Laeveld
2nd: Nelspruit Primary School
3rd: Laerskool Bergland
Best private school
Winner: Curro Nelspruit
2nd: Uplands College
3rd: Penryn College
Best tertiary institution
Winner Unigrad College Nelspruit
2nd: University of Mpumalanga
3rd: Tshwane University of Technology, Nelspruit Campus
Category – Motoring
Best aftermarket support
Winner: Glasfit Nelspruit
2nd: CARtime Mbombela
3rd: Glomike Mbombela CBD
Best bakkie/SUV/4×4 dealership
Winner: Produkta Nissan Nelspruit
2nd: Nelspruit Bakkie & 4×4 Nelspruit
3rd: Westvaal Numbi Ford White River
Best bike shop
Winner: Eastview BMW Nelspruit
2nd: Freedom Motorcycles Nelspruit
3rd: Dream Machines Nelspruit
Best car wash
Winner: Total Nelbury Nelspruit
2nd: Sparkling Auto Care Centre Grove
3rd: Big 5 Car Wash i’langa
Best filling station
Winner: Shell, Ferreira Street Nelspruit
2nd: BP Garage at Sonpark
3rd Total Nelbury Nelacers, Nelspruit
Best tyre shop
Winner: Best Drive Nelspruit
2nd: POINT S Nelspruit
3rd: Mintys Tyres and Mags Nelspruit
Best pre-owned dealership
Winner: Alan Hudson Mastercars Nelspruit
2nd: Westvaal Numbi Ford White River
3rd: Nelspruit Bakkie & 4×4 Nelspruit
Best new car dealership
Winner: Produkta Nissan Nelspruit
2nd: Westvaal Numbi Ford White River
3rd Westvaal Nelspruit
Best spares and service centre
Winner: Car Service City Nelspruit
2nd: Lowveld Garage Equipment/Midas
3rd: CARtime Mbombela
Best panel beater
Winner: Pohl’s Panelbeaters Nelspruit
2nd: Dent Doctor Nelspruit
3rd: Riverside Panelbeaters Nelspruit
Category – Dining out in Mbombela
Best breakfast in Mbombela
Winner: Bazaruto Restaurant Nelspruit
2nd: Die Windpomp White River
3rd: The Daily Coffee Cafe
Best budget food
Winner: Fat Cake City Nelspruit
2nd: Die Windpomp White River
3rd: Abeega Roadhouse Nelspruit
Best pub and sports bar
Winner: Upper Deck Nelspruit
2nd: Die Windpomp White River
3rd: Jock Pub & Grill Nelspruit
Best new restaurant
Winner: Mozambik Restaurant Nelspruit
2nd: Die Windpomp White River
3rd: Clay and Coffee Elmswood
Best place to have a dinner
Winner: Orange Restaurant
2nd: Die Windpomp White River
3rd: Mozambik Nelspruit
Best steak
Winner: Turn ‘n Tender Crossing Centre
2nd: Die Windpomp White River
3rd: Phat Boys Beer House White River
Best sushi
Winner: Ocean Basket Nelspruit
2nd: Mediterranean Restaurant & Sushi Bar i’langa Mall
3rd Die Windpomp White River
Category – GLAM IN MBOMBELA
Best accessory shop
Winner: Oe-la-la Arts & Crafts
2nd: Typo i’langa Mall
Best clothing store for men
Winner: Woolworths i’langa Mall
2nd: Nevills Clothing Riverside Mall
3rd: Refinery i’langa branch Nelspruit
Best clothing store for women
Winner: Purple Ribbon Boutique Westend
2nd: BOH Button Crossing Nelspruit
3rd: Younique Clothing Boutique Nelspruit
Best hair salon
Winner: Salonique Hair & Beauty Studio Nelspruit
2nd: The Blue Gate Nelspruit
3rd: Salon Shalante shop 88 Sonpark Boulevard
Best pamper place
Winner: Bodycure Nelspruit
2nd: Salonique Platinum White River
3rd Salon Shalante Sonpark Boulevard Nelspruit
Best place to buy beauty products
Winner: Planet Nails Sonpark
2nd: Avroy Shlain Nelspruit
3rd: Salonique Platinum White River
Best special events photographer
Winner: Mystical Art Photography
2nd: Jolians – Photography
3rd: Savannah Greeff Photography
Category – Living in Mbombela
Best selfie spot
Winner: Old Joe Schoemanskloof – Trac
2nd: Lowveld National Botanical Garden
3rd: Friends Cafe Nelspruit
Best bank
Winner: Capitec Crossings Centre
2nd: Capitec i’langa
3rd: Standard Bank Crossing
Best branding and signage
Winner: Poppyleaf Designs
2nd: 4Keep Sakes
3rd Minuteman Press Nelspruit
Best brokerage or financial service
Winner: MRA Insurance Brokers
2nd: Liberty Nelspruit
3rd: De Goede Finance Universe
Best courier company
Winner: Postnet Crossing Centre
2nd: Globeflight Nelspruit
3rd: DHL Nelspruit
Best security/alarm company nominations
Winner: Hi-Tech Security Nelspruit
2nd: ISecure Nelspruit
3rd: Divergent Ops Nelspruit
Best estate agent
Winner: Atlas Property Agents Nelspruit
2nd: Harcourts Nelspruit
3rd Helen Lemon Estate Agency Nelspruit
Best golf course
Winner: Mbombela Golf Club
2nd: Kruger Park Lodge Hazyview
3rd: Sabie River Sun Hazyview
Best retirement/care facility
Winner: SAVF Herfsakker Old Age Home
2nd: Bateleur Nelspruit
3rd: Rubicon Nelspruit
Best veterinarian
Winner: VETS @ 66 Nelspruit
2nd: Van Wijk Street Vet Nelspruit
3rd: West Acres Animal Hospital
Best Facebook page
Winner: Hi-Tech Security Nelspruit
2nd: Rooibaard
3rd: Nitali Re-invented Decor Nelspruit
Best guest house
Winner: Nelspruit Lodge
2nd: 35 Kelkiewyn Nelspruit
3rd: Pumbaa Wildlife Park & Accommodation Nelspruit
Best healthcare
Winner: Busamed Lowveld Private Hospital
2nd: Nelmed Medicross Nelspruit
3rd: Mediclinic Nelspruit
Best hotel/lodge/resort
Winner: The Capital Mbombela
2nd: Town Lodge Nelspruit
3rd: Nelspruit Lodge
Best local event
Winner: Innibos Laeveld Nationale Kunstefees
2nd: Ambermacs White River
Best pet groomer
Winner: Dirty Dogs Mbombela
2nd: Creatures Parlour West Acres
3rd: Shampooch Nelspruit
Best place to take out-of-towners
Winner: Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre
2nd: Lowveld Botanical Garden Nelspruit
3rd: Mustangs The Dancing Place Nelspruit
Category – Shopping
Best book store
Winner: PNA Crossing Centre
2nd: CUM books Riverside Mall
3rd: Bargain Books i’langa Mall
Best computer/electronic store
Winner: Nashua Nelspruit
2nd: Incredible Connection Riverside Mall
3rd: Xerox Nelspruit
Best DIY hardware store
Winner: MICA Nelspruit
2nd: BUCO Nelspruit
3rd: Builders Warehouse Nelspruit
Best fruit and veg
Winner: Food Lover’s Market
2nd: Woolworths Food Crossing Centre
3rd SPAR Express (Chippo’s)
Best furniture store
Winner: Woodenways Décor Nelspruit
2nd: UFO Nelspruit
3rd: Cupboard Express Nelspruit
Best garden centre
Winner: Montana Garden & Pet
2nd: Concrete Garden Creations Nelspruit
Best home appliance store
Winner: Cashbuild Nelspruit
2nd: Bradlows Nelspruit, 1 Bester Street
Best home decor store
Winner: Mr Price Home i’langa Mall
2nd: Nitali re-invented Decor
3rd: @Home
Best pharmacy
Winner: Mopani Pharmacy Crossing Centre
2nd: Dis-Chem Pharmacy The Grove
3rd: Dis-Chem Pharmacy Valley Hyper
Best place to get flowers
Winner: Flower Market
2nd: Makro Flower Market Nelspruit
3rd: Floral Flair
Best shopping centre
Winner: Crossing Centre Nelspruit
2nd langa Mall Nelspruit
3rd: Valley Hyper Shopping Centre
Best sporting goods store
Winner: Sportmans Warehouse Crossing Centre
2nd: Mr Price Sport i’langa
3rd: Mr Price Sport Nelspruit
Best pet store
Winner: Montana Garden & Pet
2nd: Petzone Valley Hyper
3rd: Midfeeds Nelspruit
Best stationery shop
Winner: PNA Crossing Centre
2nd: Waltons Stationery Crossing Centre Nelspruit
3rd Netwerk Skryfbehoeftes 23 Brown Street Nelspruit
Best supermarket/grocery store
Winner: Crossing SUPERSPAR
2nd: Checkers Hyper Valley Hyper
3rd: Woolworths Food Crossing Centre
Category – Shopping in Mbombela
Best book store
Winner: PNA Crossing Centre
2nd: CUM books Riverside Mall
3rd: Bargain Books i’langa Mall
Best computer/electronic store
Winner: Nashua Nelspruit
2nd: Incredible Connection Riverside Mall
3rd: Xerox Nelspruit
Best DIY hardware store
Winner: MICA Nelspruit
2nd: BUCO Nelspruit
3rd: Builders Warehouse Nelspruit
Best fruit and veg
Winner: Food Lover’s Market
2nd: Woolworths Food Crossing Centre
3rd: SPAR Express (Chippo’s)
Best furniture store
Winner: Woodenways Décor Nelspruit
2nd: UFO Nelspruit
3rd: Cupboard Express Nelspruit
Best garden centre
Winner: Montana Garden & Pet
2nd: Concrete Garden Creations Nelspruit
Best home appliance store
Winner: Cashbuild Nelspruit
2nd: Bradlows Nelspruit, 1 Bester Street
Best home decor store
Winner: Mr Price Home i’langa Mall
2nd: Nitali re-invented Decor
3rd: @Home
Best pharmacy
Winner: Mopani Pharmacy Crossing Centre
2nd: Dis-Chem Pharmacy The Grove
3rd: Dis-Chem Pharmacy Valley Hyper
Best place to get flowers
Winner: Flower Market
2nd: Makro Flower Market Nelspruit
3rd: Floral Flair
Best shopping centre
Winner: Crossing Centre Nelspruit
2nd: ‘langa Mall Nelspruit
3rd: Valley Hyper Shopping Centre
Best sporting goods store
Winner: Sportmans Warehouse Crossing Centre
2rd: Mr Price Sport i’langa
3rd: Mr Price Sport Nelspruit
Best pet store
Winner: Montana Garden & Pet
2nd: Petzone Valley Hyper
3rd: Midfeeds Nelspruit
Best stationery shop
Winner: PNA Crossing Centre
2nd: Waltons Stationery Crossing Centre Nelspruit
3rd: Netwerk Skryfbehoeftes 23 Brown Street Nelspruit
Best supermarket/grocery store
Winner: Crossing SUPERSPAR
2nd: Checkers Hyper Valley Hyper
3rd: Woolworths Food Crossing Centre
Category – Eat, drink and be merry
Best biltong
Winner: Elmadre Slaghuis Nelspruit
2nd: Fleisherei Nelspruit
3rd: Vleis Paleis Nelspruit
Best burger
Winner: Steers Crossing Centre
2nd: Feast the Hand-held Food Company
3rd: RocoMamas i’langa Mall Nelspruit
Best chips
Winner: Chippo’s Ferreira Street
2nd: Maroti’s Nelspruit
3rd: Atlantic Elmadre Nelspruit
Best boerewors
Winner: Vleis Paleis
2nd: Belladonna Butchery Nelspruit
3rd: Elmadre Butchery Nelspruit
Best coffee shop
Winner: Mugg & Bean Crossing Centre Nelspruit
2nd The Daily Coffee Cafe
3rd: Que’s Cafe Nelspruit
Best liquor store
Winner: Rooikat Wholesale Liquors
2nd: TOPS The Grove Riverside Nelspruit
3rd: Belladonna Liquor City Belladonna Nelspruit
Best pizza
Winner: Debonairs Pizza Crossing Centre
2nd: Lupa Crossing Centre Nelspruit
3rd Romans Pizza Sonpark Centre
Best takeaway shop
Winner: Chippo’s Ferreira Street
2nd: Fishaways Crossing Centre Nelspruit
3rd: Abeega Roadhouse Nelspruit
Best venue to hire
Winner: The Capital Mbombela
2nd: Orange Restaurant – Nelspruit
3rd: Die Stoor – Wedding & Event Venue
Special awards
1. Certificate of Appreciation : Roelf Kotze, Mbombela Stadium
2. Certificate of Appreciation : Henri Pieters, Stabilis Inc
3. Lowveld Community Special Award: Oupa Pilane