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The South African Gathering 2023

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Ireland's original South African Gathering will be held on Saturday the 8th July 2023.

Building on 4 successful years that have seen thousands of attendees, we will be hosting the event at the picturesque Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery in Stradbally, Co. Laois

Join hundreds of your compatriots and Irish friends at this inclusive, family event, featuring live entertainment, South African foods, arts and crafts, business stalls and camping for those looking to make a weekend out of it.

We all miss home, and The South African Gathering is an opportunity to share in our diverse culture together, providing us with a little home away from home.

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4.4 / 5.0 based on 153 reviews

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Jul 08, 2024
by: Shela Manamela

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 I'm glad there was a tent for the Rugby, unfortunately it was horribly undersized for the crowd and there were many groups sitting on the field gathered around ellphones watching the game as there just was nowhere near enough space for all the rugby fans to enjoy the game in the tent. The picnic Benches were a great addition and more next year would be great. Perhaps a LARGE marquee with open sides that could cater for the stage/big screen and inclement weather for 2025.

Jul 08, 2024
by: Neal Ramble

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Jul 08, 2024
by: Marli Hendriks

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Dani Rees

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 This was my first gathering, I had quite high expectations as I'd heard from a friend who loved it. The food was great and the venue is absolutely stunning, the musicians were not great, it was a bit embarrassing even, I do you know who it was but he just stopped midway, complained his fingers were sore, and that was that. Overall it was alright.

Jul 07, 2024
by: RosemaryJean Couper

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Natalie Nourse

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       We loved it but we need more toilets and showers Location was great looking forward to next year

Jul 07, 2024
by: Charlene Leong

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Praises Baloyi

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Lauren Hayes

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     Lovely venue! It would be ideal to have a venue with a big hall so everyone can enjoy the game., other than that it was an unforgettable day, my family had such fun, thank you to all the organizers!!

Jul 07, 2024
by: Kandice Trollip

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Jul 06, 2024
by: Roshan Mohansingh

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Jul 06, 2024
by: Bruce Shackleton

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Jul 06, 2024
by: Hendry Ndlovu

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Oct 30, 2023
by: Luke Taylor

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   Did prefer Kilkenny venue and most I spoke to felt the same way. I would like to thank you for organizing the event The time it must take is appreciated x

Jul 14, 2023
by: Belinda Dunlop

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Jul 12, 2023
by: Shaun Du Toit

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Jul 11, 2023
by: Arnold Nyoni

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   We really enjoyed the event for the typical South African products on offer which were really good.

Jul 11, 2023
by: Stephen O’Sullivan

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   Felt awesome being around my people with similar background. Amazing friendly vibe

Jul 10, 2023
by: Ryan Campher

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   Once again it was an amazing event and with the added bonus of perfect weather.

Jul 10, 2023
by: Laura Camps

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   The music and vibe was amazing and I would definitely go again

Jul 10, 2023
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Jul 10, 2023
by: Robert Teeling

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Jul 10, 2023
by: CHANTELLE SALT

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Jul 10, 2023
by: Linda Razzino

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Jul 10, 2023
by: Nicolette Leong

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Jul 10, 2023
by: Samantha Botes

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     Excellent overall experience at Mountain View event, however, more toilets, showers and electricity should be available for weekend getaways.

Jul 10, 2023
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Jul 10, 2023
by: Samuel Booysen

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     Fabulous event. Location, entertainment, shops were great. We were camping there for the first time, and would be perfect, but some other campers were very loud until early morning hours, as 3am and kept us and many other people awake. With so many families camping, this needs to be better organised next time. Also was not enough toilets and they were very dirty. Lack of sinks, only showers on site.

Jul 10, 2023
by: Verified consumer

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     Definitely not enough toilets for the campers

Jul 10, 2023
by: Renier Kleinhans

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 2022 was much better. In 2023: 1. Food ran out quickly. 2. Too few stalls. 3. The bar was a complete disaster. Cannot believe it! 4. Walking to though the entrance was not suitable for disabled people. Shame on you!

Jul 10, 2023
by: Nazrudien Parker

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Jul 09, 2023
by: Sally Ann Mac Farlane

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Jul 09, 2023
by: Siphiwe Moyo

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   It was great to be around fellow South Africans. Need more vendors for selling drinks such as beers, ciders etc. Queues were long. Entertainment was good but there is room for more. We thought there would be a large tent set up with some chairs and tables for those that did not bring camping chairs or picnic blankets and this is there reason we did not stay as there was no where to sit and no shade.

Jul 09, 2023
by: Verified consumer

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     As above

Jul 09, 2023
by: Debby Gunnhenderson

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   If getting to the camp site isn't possible, advise in advance or have trolleys orsomething available. Also, the rugby was a disaster!

Jul 09, 2023
by: Welmie Devine

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   Loved it

Jul 09, 2023
by: Debbie Cooney

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  Queues for food were super long and took almost 2hrs to get food, would be amazing if more food vendors got involved or maybe a potjie competition that the cooks can then sell off to feed the masses. Venue was awesome and conveniently located. Maybe a tent with a big screen for the rugby would be a good option for next year?

Jul 09, 2023
by: Meg Muir

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   Definitely need more food stalls and bar/drinks stalls, as most of the day was spend in a line to buy borrowers rolls and getting drinks

Jul 09, 2023
by: Sandy Cockrell

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Jul 09, 2023
by: Santie Steyn

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Jul 09, 2023
by: Michelle McMorran

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   Excellent!... more appropriate Sa food in future also additional bar needed.

Jul 09, 2023
by: Naren Bhojaram

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   A lot of organising and hard work went in but felt the support from exhibitors lacking

Jul 09, 2023
by: Patrick Hogan

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Jul 09, 2023
by: Raquel Samuels

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Jul 09, 2023
by: Alda Smith

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Jul 09, 2023
by: Kerri Moss

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   Not wheelchair friendly, and lack of benches and tables where people could sit as the car park was a distance and carrying foldup chairs a hassle. also ordinary South African vendors with craft and baking small businesses etc. The music was great and the comedians were great.

Jul 09, 2023
by: Michelle Taylor

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     Well irganised and great fun.

Jul 09, 2023
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Jul 09, 2023
by: Samantha Sham

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Jul 09, 2023
by: Janine Quinn

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     Nice setting. Good spread of stalls and food offering but again the queues were long for the bar especially. Some stalls also struggled with quick payments due to limted connectivity.

Jul 08, 2023
by: Clint Futter

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   Badly prepared. You could have done so much more than the couple of stalls you had. I would also have expected a large screen to for the rugby. They couldn’t even get the to in the bar to work. Boerewors was rerrible as was the drowwors

Jul 08, 2023
by: Adam Shaw

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Langelihle Dube

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   A bit underwhelming to what I expected. Was a nice day out with friends but we could have done that anywhere.

Jul 08, 2023
by: Maxine McClean

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Gillian Jones

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 Sadly we expected more to justify the cost of the tickets. The directions were poor. The queue at the bar was extremely long, when expecting such a vast crowd, the bar should be able to handle such a capacity. There were no entertainment for the kids - something as simple as a jumping castle would have been great. Picknick benches and a beer tent that provides some shade would have made a big difference as well.

Jul 08, 2023
by: Verified consumer

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Dirk Coetzee

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Jul 08, 2023
by: JaimeeLee Hunter

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Verna Butler Rees

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Natasha Oosthuizen

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Jul 08, 2023
by: LauraAnn Abraham

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     Music not great, no real line up. Engagement with crowd not great either. Food selection very limited. Long ques so more vendors would have been better. I was looking forward to getting some goodies like pap, chakalaka, simba chips, fig jam, etc but there were just a few vendors for cooked food. Overall a bit underwhelming and was told by others that this gathering was not as great as the previous ones.

Jul 08, 2023
by: Natasja Van Dyk

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   Ah was looking forward to this event all year!! Loved it and still loving it.

Jul 08, 2023
by: Simone Vorster

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   Thanks to the people who organized the event.

Jul 08, 2023
by: David Martens

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   Enjoyed it but felt not as many vendors as last year 2022.

Jul 08, 2023
by: Nadia Natario

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Charles Byrne

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Craig Bester

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    There was very little food especially braai like it was in 2022. The music needs a DJ who knows our music. The stalls were weaker than before. The soft drinks were from Ireland, no home brand like 2022.

Jul 08, 2023
by: Johannes Letshwiti

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Sasha La Grange

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Gina Flynn

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Candice Pietersen

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Jul 08, 2023
by: Cedric Grootboom

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May 19, 2022
by: Desiree Mohamed

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  Beautiful place! Set up of the kids' play area was good. The set up of the stage and seating area for the visitors up the side of the cliff on the grassy area was brilliant. The set up for the businesses and sellers was good too. However, as stated before, the alcohol and cold drinks MUST be closer to the main area.

May 19, 2022
by: Teresa Moroni

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 Best event ever! Had a absolutely fantastic time, everything from start to finish was great. Can't thank the organizers enough for all they've done. Mountain View was also a fab location, beautiful views, lots of space, hope we can have it there again in the future. Looking forward to next year's SA Gathering again!

May 19, 2022
by: Andy Madelien Knight

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    Loved it! A super day out! Well organised with good selection of market stalls selling South African goods, jewellery & food. Music was great too! We would like to attend again!

May 17, 2022
by: Caroline Burrell

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May 17, 2022
by: Michelle Williams

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   Getting better every year

May 16, 2022
by: Nicky Kinsella

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May 16, 2022
by: Fikile Conjwayo

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       Pls hav the next one on May bank hol . Cos tbe other weekends r communions

May 16, 2022
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May 16, 2022
by: Yadah Hagemann

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   Kids enjoyed it and the event was well run. Loved the location

May 16, 2022
by: Matlhomola Tsaga

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May 16, 2022
by: Carmen Sargent

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   I attended on my own as husband was watching rugby....

May 16, 2022
by: Verified consumer

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May 16, 2022
by: Martin Van Rensburg

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 Perfect location , easy to shop, no long ques as befor. The camping and meeting people was great. Was a a great atmosphere 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

May 16, 2022
by: Allistair Leong

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May 16, 2022
by: Hendre Van Rooyen

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May 16, 2022
by: Angela Crowley

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 By far the best SA Gathering I have attended thus far. Fantastic venue, great selection of vendors and food choices, the MC was hilarious and it was an all round fab day. Please can we do it again like this! :D

May 16, 2022
by: Cristina Machiné

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   Overall the shops and vibe was lovely. Hope next time to see some authentic Durban style curries and snack

May 16, 2022
by: Lynne Oelofse

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 Event was great but there were not enough ablutions or toilets for the people camping

May 15, 2022
by: Taryn Cartmell

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May 15, 2022
by: Catherine West

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     Excellent entertainment will be back again, enjoyed it very much. Reminded me of the good old days, great memories in Cape Town and wonderful people, SA living in Ireland, I will definitely go again. 💃💃

May 15, 2022
by: Priscilla McNamara

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May 15, 2022
by: Lara Robertson

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May 15, 2022
by: Christo Krüger

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May 15, 2022
by: Connor Caruth

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May 15, 2022
by: Willem Human

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   Lost a star because of the eejits making a noise in camp site until the early hours!

May 15, 2022
by: Michael Anderson

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   I loved it.

May 15, 2022
by: Verified consumer

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   Great venue

May 15, 2022
by: Cindy Mcclean

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May 15, 2022
by: Kathy Petherbridge

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   Well executed event. Loved every bit of it, great crowd and friendly people too. Would like to see more of live performances from different genres eg Amapiano😁

May 15, 2022
by: Sehliselwe Dlamini

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May 15, 2022
by: Heinrich Louw

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 What a fantastic day! A huge "well done!" to all involved in organising such a successful event, at a spectacular venue! Looking forward to more of the same next year...

May 15, 2022
by: Glenn Smith

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   It was very well organised. More traditional south African music of all different cultures will be much appreciated next year. The entertainment group like Soultown Groove should start earlier because most of the people left before they even started. Overall i will still rate the event 5star because its really a 5srar event. Thanks to the fantastic organisers.

May 15, 2022
by: Rita Waldeck

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May 15, 2022
by: Angeleen Roberts

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May 15, 2022
by: Ozzie Van Oosten

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  It was beautiful

May 15, 2022
by: Nomsa Masilela

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 We liked the venue this year, and the entertainment. We could be wrong, but it felt like while there was more on offer food wise, there was less on offer South African craft wise which was a pity. It would have been lovely to have seen some art and some woodwork as well as clothing etc....not sure how you can attract those entrepreneurs to the event but I'm sure you are trying.

May 15, 2022
by: Morganna Pearse

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   Fantastic day, thanks so much, really enjoyed it. Kahn was a fabulous bonus!

May 15, 2022
by: Jo Wolff

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   Imm my loved the food the ppl and the diversity of ppl there. We had the perfect weather and children were out playing it was just such a lovely experience. The one thing that was very depressing was the music. It felt as though we were at a funeral. Next it would be nice to play South African dance music. P

May 15, 2022
by: Nkosazana Duma

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May 15, 2022
by: Lezane Coussens

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   It was what it was. Much preferred prior years Well done to the organisers, I also felt the venue was far for most people

May 15, 2022
by: Janet Earl

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     Fantastic, We will go again. The music was brilliant, great weather and the atmosphere was electric.

May 15, 2022
by: Martena Malone

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May 15, 2022
by: Thomas Sherwin

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May 15, 2022
by: Filip Taporowski

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   Wonderful day out in the sunshine great friendly atmosphere. If I had a negative comment it would be that I would have liked to see more crafts for sale especially South African fare.

May 15, 2022
by: Angela Byrne

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May 15, 2022
by: Leighanne Rousseau

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May 15, 2022
by: Tatiyana Mckay

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May 15, 2022
by: Ivan Torr

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   Great event

May 15, 2022
by: Louis Lourens

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   Great event. Good vibe, music and food. Shower and washing facilities would be nice.

May 15, 2022
by: Matt Glitz

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   Awesome event, we'll done. Excellent venue.

May 15, 2022
by: Samantha Jaquet

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May 15, 2022
by: Matthew McEwan

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   Brilliant day we'll done to all involved in making it memorable

May 15, 2022
by: Nakita Gomes

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May 15, 2022
by: Kerryn Phillips

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May 15, 2022
by: Neil Gow

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May 15, 2022
by: Andrew Bowen

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   Our family absolutely loved the event and can’t wait for 2023

May 15, 2022
by: Elaine Ni Bhraonain

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May 15, 2022
by: Annamie Pretorius

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May 15, 2022
by: Fraser Chambers

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May 15, 2022
by: Wadzanai Beremauro

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May 15, 2022
by: Jurgens Van Dyk

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May 15, 2022
by: Monica Stockenstrom

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May 15, 2022
by: Hoell Gerhard

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May 15, 2022
by: Nikki Byrne

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May 15, 2022
by: Patience Pooe

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May 15, 2022
by: GUGULETHU CYNTHIA BUTHELEZI

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May 15, 2022
by: Craig Fleming

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May 15, 2022
by: Karen Oliver

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May 15, 2022
by: Winiswa Nxele

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   Beautiful day, great venue, well organized.

May 14, 2022
by: Amashani Moodley

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   The SA gathering 2022 was great. Food stalls were spaced out great. Grass area was great, music great. Overall a good day

May 14, 2022
by: Lauren Stephenson

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May 14, 2022
by: Jessica Landsberg

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   Was very nice to attend. Good stalls.

May 14, 2022
by: Izak Van Der Westhuizen

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May 14, 2022
by: Almarika De Jong

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May 14, 2022
by: Tyron Tutt

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   Enjoyed it

May 14, 2022
by: Lindsay Webber

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   Event was gorgeous! Spacious, Clean, easy access. Overall loved the event. Had a great time

May 14, 2022
by: Takara Kruger

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May 14, 2022
by: Kylan Leong

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May 14, 2022
by: Christopher Kirwan

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Jul 07, 2024
by: Robyn Torgius

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May 15, 2022
by: Pauline Ducray
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