What is
lamb champs?
Lamb Champs is an annual competition and celebration dedicated to showcasing the best lamb producers from across South Africa. Organised by Saai (Southern African Agri Initiative), Lamb Champs brings together family farmers to compete for the title of producing the tastiest and highest-quality lamb.
The event also serves as a platform for these farmers to share their unique stories, connect with consumers, and gain exposure to new markets. Lamb Champs is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of tradition, quality, and the dedication of South African family farmers.
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Lamb Champs – Pretoria
| Name | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Champs - Pretoria - Adults | R280.00 | |
| Lamb Champs - Pretoria - Children | R180.00 |
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What to expect?
Live Music
Experience the magic of live music at Lamb Champs, featuring performances from big-name artists!
Each artist brings their own flair, promising an unforgettable musical journey. Don’t miss this incredible showcase of talent that will have you dancing and singing along all day long. Join us for a day of musical bliss!
Our Stalls
Explore a diverse array of vendors at Lamb Champs, offering everything from trendy clothing and unique snacks to fun toys and vibrant plants. Discover handmade arts and crafts, perfect for gifts or personal treasures. Our vendors bring creativity and quality, ensuring there’s something special for everyone.
Traditional skaapkop competition
Our legendary "skaapkop" competition is a highlight at every Lamb Champs event, offering a thrilling challenge for the bold and adventurous!
Fifty fearless competitors sign up to take on the ultimate test, eating a cooked sheep's head and chugging a 500ml beer—all in under 15 minutes.
It's a day filled with laughter, cheers, and fierce competition as everyone vies for the coveted title of ultimate “skaapkop” champion.
What is the show about
Where does that juicy lamb on your grill come from? Who are the farmers making it possible? This isn’t just a show about sheep farming—it’s a story about family, tradition, and passion!
In Lamb Champs, our TV series takes you across South Africa, following six sheep farmers from different regions. They share their stories, their challenges, and their pride—the exceptional lamb that ultimately lands on your plate.
Lamb remains a true family product—something special we share with loved ones. Unlike chicken, beef, and pork, which over the years have been processed into nuggets, patties, and sausages, lamb is still lamb. It remains a pure, raw, and natural product—and that’s what Lamb Champs celebrates.
Together with Saai, Pick n Pay, and Toyota, we bring you closer to the people behind the meat. It’s about more than just farming—it’s about the story behind the chop on the shelf.
- Airing: 16 March 2025, 20:00, Kyknet
- Time: 20:00
- Where to watch: Kyknet or DSTV Catchup
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Who is Saai?
Saai was established to keep family farmers on their farms.
Saai is involved in everything that can help family farming survive, including access to financing, insurance, technology, marketing, political policy, security, succession planning, and competitiveness.
At Saai, we go to great lengths to support small towns. We focus on primary schools, congregations, cooperatives, and community activities for the sake of the families who rely on their nearest town.
Many people in the city no longer have an uncle or grandfather who farms, and their experience of food ends at a supermarket shelf. Saai aims to open up the world behind the shelf for them and introduce them to the farmers who ensure that good food is still available.
