The sizzle is on for the Boerewors Champion. This is, as the 2025 Shoprite and Checkers Championship Boerewors Competition has revealed its Top 10 finalists. After weeks of intense cook-offs, ten passionate home cooks, chefs, and butchers have made it to the Grand Finale, proving they have the perfect recipe that balances tradition, flavour, and heart.

The sizzle is on for the Boerewors Champion

Between Wellington and Paarl, the air is thick with anticipation. This year’s local line-up features returning champion Tyron Adams from Wellington, seasoned braai expert and first-time contestant Roberto Agrela from Paarl, as well as Wellington’s very own father-and-son duo, Roland and Xavier Blaauw.

LOCAL finalists: Western Cape can be super proud

Meanwhile, the Western Cape can be super proud as 4 of the finalists are from here. First-time finalist Roberto Agrela, a car salesman from Paarl, trusted his instincts and focused on quality ingredients to get his recipe right.

“Boerewors is more than just a meal. It brings families and friends together, especially around the braai,” he says.

Tyron Adams (33) from Wellington has turned his passion for food into a thriving catering business called Kumin & Khords. This year marks his fourth time entering the competition, and his return to the Top 10 is proof that persistence pays off.

 “I didn’t even make the Top 30 in 2021,” he says. “But I kept refining the recipe. Winning in 2023 was incredible, and now I’m back to see if I can do it again.”

Xavier Blaauw (18), a matric learner at Huguenot High School in Wellington, grew up watching his mother, Yvonne and older brother Delano, take top honours in the Championship Boerewors Competition.

The Western Cape boasts three finalists

Yvonne, a Meat Market Manager at Shoprite Wellington, was crowned champion in 2018 and Delano, a high school teacher, in 2020. Now, in between his schoolwork, he is trying to bring the title home again. It’s his third time in the Top 10, and this year he’s competing alongside his father, Roland Blaauw, an Application Support Specialist for the Shoprite Group.

Top 10 Finalists Announced for the 2025 Championship Boerewors Competition
Celebrating South Africa’s Boerewors Heritage

Since its launch in 1991, the Championship Boerewors Competition has been more than a search for the best recipe. It’s a national tradition. Winners not only earn the coveted title of Boerewors Champion but also see their winning recipe sold in Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets nationwide, giving every South African a taste of their success.

Meet the 2025 Championship Boerewors Top 10

This year’s finalists come from across the country, representing diverse backgrounds and stories, but sharing one passion: South Africa’s love for boerewors and the braai.

• Roberto Agrela (Paarl) – Car salesman and first-time finalist who believes quality ingredients make the difference.
• Emmerencia Pretorius (Swellendam) – Rescue technician who calls her entry a dream come true.
• Thandanani Buthelezi (Durban) – Barista, proud to showcase boerewors as a tradition that unites people.
• Tyron Adams (Wellington) – Chef and former Boerewors Champion returning for another shot at the title.
• Niekie Horn (De Aar) – Safe house administrator, passionate about flavour and heritage.
• Keani van Drimmelen (Benoni) – Psychology graduate, adding her creative touch to the competition.
• Asheel Beharie (Ladysmith, KZN) – Entrepreneur with a flair for food.
• Ayanda Dyanse (Humansdorp) – Shoprite Meat Market Manager, bringing professional expertise.
• Xavier and Roland Blaauw (Wellington) – A father-and-son duo making it a true family affair, with 18-year-old Xavier marking his third time in the Top 10.

What’s at Stake in the Boerewors Grand Finale

The final cook-off, judged by expert butchers and chefs from the South African Chefs Association (SACA), will take place on Saturday, 23 August 2025. The winning recipe will be available on shelves in Shoprite and Checkers stores nationwide from Friday, 5 September 2025.

Prizes include:

🥇 1st place: Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 RB AT + R20 000 cash

🥈 2nd place: R50 000 cash

🥉 3rd place: R30 000 cash

More Than a Competition – A South African Tradition

For over three decades, the Championship Boerewors Competition has united families and friends around the braai, showcasing the creativity, pride, and flavour that define South African cuisine.