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South Africans vie for Guinness World Record in barbecuing

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September 25, 2025

In Pretoria, 2,500 people armed with tongs and sausages set out to beat Japan's record of simultaneous grilling. But beyond the rivalry, it's about pride, as many say barbecuing, or braai, carries cultural importance in South Africa. DW's Dianne Hawker was there to take it all in and have a taste.

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