The Thabazimbi Show, held in July, included provincial championships for Red and Grey Brahmans. A total of 240 Brahmans were shown by 25 breeders, and the judges were Attie Koen, Schalk Erlank and Janus Drotsky.
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Words and pictures by Wayne Southwood.
Limpopo Grey Brahman Champions Limpopo Red Brahman Champions
Limpopo Red Brahman Champions (continued) Pinz²yl and Pinzgauer National Champions
Afrikaner Champions Limousin Champions Simmentaler Champions
Contacts: Llewellyn Labuschagne 082 579 5479 | Hennie Jacobs 082 890 9496
| Willie Becker 082 903 5847 | Pieter Meiring 082 555 9563 | Marinus van Jaarsveld 082 558 3137
RIGHT:ASM 04 17, Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion Red Brahman Bull, with (from left): Marinus van Jaarsveld (owner, Meadowood Brahman Stud, Modimolle) and Jopie Majadadodu (handler).
LEFT: LMP 13 448, Senior and Grand Champion Red Brahman Bull, with (from left): Pieter Meiring (owner) and Ishmail Maziwe (handler). Owned by Pieter and Bernadine Meiring, La-Mapibe Brahman Stud, Groblersdal.
LEFT: Lady Royal Manso R10 16 45, Junior and Grand Champion Grey Brahman Heifer, with (from left): Phinias Molepe (handler) and Llewellyn Labuschagne (owner). Owned by Llewellyn and Corrie Labuschagne, R10 Brahmans, Letsitele.
LEFT: Tokka de Maso R10 15 60, Junior and Grand Champion Grey Brahman Bull, with (from left): Llewellyn Labuschagne (owner) and Phinias Molepe (handler). Owned by Llewellyn and Corrie Labuschagne, R10 Brahmans, Letsitele.
RIGHT:Nedibeste WIL 13 824, Senior and Reserve Grand Champion Grey Brahman Cow, with (from left): Justice Kgomo (handler), Willie Becker (owner, Nedibeste Brahman Stud, Dendron) and Sidwell Molokome (handler).
RIGHT:HJW 16 33, Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion Grey Brahman Bull, with Solomon Vannek (handler). Owned by Hennie Jacobs,HJW Brahman, Wolmaransstad.
LEFT: HCB 15 214, Senior and Grand Champion Red Brahman Cow, with Johannes Modisane (handler). Owned by Henry and Christiaan Brits, HCB Brahman Stud, Swartruggens.
LEFT: Lucroy Mr Cowey EGC 13 01, Senior and Grand Champion Pinzgauer Bull, with Eugene Cilliers (owner, Lucroy Pinzgauer and Pinz²yl Stud, Fochville).
LEFT: Bakari Megan PZ 11 178, Senior and Grand Champion Pinz²yl Cow, with (from left): Ryan Bester (owner’s son) and Pito Zitha (handler). Owned by Igmar Bester, Anton and Johan Toerien and Dr Fini Seobi of Ashanti, Bronkhorstspruit.
LEFT: Lucroy Durand SL 13 15, Senior and Grand Champion Pinz²yl Bull, with Wilson Mbedzi (handler). Owned by Eugene Cilliers, Lucroy Pinzgauer and Pinz²yl Stud, Fochville.
RIGHT:Bakari Bela Bela PZ 06 009, Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion Pinz²yl Cow, with (from left): Harris Mahlango (handler) and Ryan Bester (owner’s son). Owned by Igmar Bester, Anton and Johan Toerien and Dr Fini Seobi of Ashanti, Bronkhorstspruit.
RIGHT:PLB 15 263, Junior and Reserve Grand Champion Red Brahman Heifer, with (from left): Louw Bierman (owner, PLB Brahman Stud, Bronkhorstspruit) and Hanro Bierman (owner’s son).
RIGHT:Lucroy Dineo EGC 17 02, Pinzgauer Champion Calf and Grand Champion Heifer, with Eugene Cilliers (owner, Lucroy Pinzgauer and Pinz²yl Stud, Fochville).
RIGHT:Loek BB 16 003, Junior and Reserve Grand Champion Pinz²yl Bull, with Hans Molefe (handler). Owned by Bennie and Cecilia van der Linde, Bergalleen Boerdery, Waterberg.
LEFT: Devlan Influence DL 13 120, Senior and Grand Champion Limousin Bull on Show, with Petrus Mofokeng (handler). Owned by John and Tracey Devonport, Devlan Limousin Stud, Johannesburg.
LEFT: Pronk Heerser TK 12 0228, Senior and Grand Champion Afrikaner Bull on Show, with Pertus Tlou (handler). Owned by Dr Pieter de Kock, Pronk Afrikaner Stud, Thabazimbi.
LEFT: Simlee Bernard CE 14 11, Senior and Grand Champion Simmentaler Bull on Show, with David Phiri (handler). Owned by Callie and Erica Lee, Simlee Stud, Thabazimbi.
RIGHT:Pronk Anika TK 12 01, Senior and Grand Champion Afrikaner Cow on Show, with Kissmore Mutandavari (handler). Owned by Dr Pieter de Kock, Pronk Afrikaner Stud, Thabazimbi.
RIGHT:Devlan Highlander DL 12 125, Senior, Grand and Super Cow Champion Limousin on Show and Supreme Champion Animal on Show, with Elrico Jacobs (handler). Owned by John and Tracey Devonport, Devlan Limousin Stud, Johannesburg.
Contacts:
Dr Pieter de Kock 082 809 7496 Callie Lee 083 417 8342
John and Tracey Devonport 083 454 3095
RIGHT:Simlee Pauli CE 12 83, Senior and Grand Champion Simmentaler Cow on Show, with Patrick Chambakata (handler). Owned by Callie and Erica Lee, Simlee Stud, Thabazimbi.