Potjiekos competition raises R81 000 for Nicarela Charity
PARKVIEW – Community members of all ages enjoyed a warm serving of potjiekos on 21 July at the George Hay Park.
Sarah Koning
Alistair Anquetil, Jaco Bester and Anthony Modisane enjoy potjiekos after church. Photo: Sarah Koning
Over 1 800 meals of hot potjiekos were served up to community members in aid of the Nicarela Charity as part of The Greatest Potjiekos Competition on 21 July.
R81 000 was raised through the event, despite a chilly start to the day at George Hay Park in Parkview.
Marketing manager Bridget von Holdt said she was pleased with the turnout and the entries from 35 teams.
“Thank you to the Parkview community for coming out and showing their support,” said von Holdt.
Community members enjoy a variety of potjiekos offerings at The Greatest Potjiekos Competition in Parkview. Photo: Sarah Koning
The winners of the competition were The Hungry Pigs of Lynca Meats.
The Princes of Potjiekos Stavros Joannides, Mapundi Banda and Johan Roos serve up potjiekos as part of the competition. Photo: Sarah Koning
Journalist Sarah Koning was there to capture all the action.
The Lions potjiekos team consisting of Wade Niemand, Tinka Holloway and Nelson Tribuna were all smiles as they served meals to the public. Photo: Sarah Koning
Patrick and Genevieve Lacy enjoy a fun day out. Photo: Sarah KoningNdo Mofokeng, Jeanne Wanyama and Lexus Ngcobo have fun in the sun together. Photo: Sarah Koning
Kira Hallacker, Anja Hallacker, Chris Hallacker and Ann-Christin Kiehl enjoy their time together at the park. Photo: Sarah Koning
Tara Woodward, William Earl and Gerrit Koorsen enjoy a drink together at the George Hay Park. Photo: Sarah Koning
Community members Matthew Alcock, Kim Taylor-Alcock, Niki-Jay Bougaard and Karina Bonvino Polycarpo enjoy a day out at the Greatest Potjiekos Competition. Photo: Sarah Koning