{"id":1862,"date":"2025-11-11T15:08:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=171942"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:08:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:08:14","slug":"south-africas-first-three-day-gospel-camping-festival-launches-on-november-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/south-africas-first-three-day-gospel-camping-festival-launches-on-november-28\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa\u2019s First Three-Day Gospel Camping Festival Launches on November 28"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Entertainment_FQI-scaled.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Gauteng Gospel Explosion expects 10,000 attendees for an unprecedented weekend of music, worship, and outdoor adventure at Zwartkop Lapa Resort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CENTURION, Gauteng \u2013 11 November 2025 \u2014 South Africa\u2019s gospel music scene is about to experience something entirely new. The Gauteng Gospel Explosion at the Gardens becomes the country\u2019s first-ever multi-day camping gospel festival when it opens November 28-30, 2025, at Zwartkop Lapa Resort.<\/p>\n<p>With an expected 10,000 attendees, comprehensive security arrangements, and a lineup featuring 24 of South Africa\u2019s leading gospel artists, the event represents a bold new format for faith-based entertainment in the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Three Days of Worship, Music, and Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday, November 28: Camping Under the Stars:<\/strong> The festival launches Friday evening as campers settle into Zwartkop Lapa Resort\u2019s campsite for a night of acoustic worship and fellowship. Artists including Snare Ncalu will perform alongside a DJ, creating an intimate opening to the weekend. In partnership with the Official Host City, the City of Tshwane, the first 50 registered campers will have access to a complimentary guided hiking experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, November 29: The Main Event: <\/strong>The festival reaches its crescendo on Saturday with 24 award-winning gospel artists and six dynamic MCs performing throughout the day. The roster includes gospel legends and breakthrough artists: Franna Benade, Lebo Sekgobela, Zaretha van Wyk, Khaya Mthethwa, Ruan Josh, Ayanda Ntanzi, Solly Mahlangu, Paul K, Stella, Puleng March, Sello Malete, Rhoda, Hellen Vokal, Busi Mnguni, John Grace, Sipho Shepherd, Jeje Mosia, Jabu Nkosi and Teboho Moruti MCs\u2014Mazondi, Janine van Niekerk, Kokimoff, and Sibongile Mofokeng\u2014alongside Ditsebe.com and Tshepi M will host.&nbsp;Beyond the main stage, attendees can browse vendor stalls featuring local entrepreneurs and small businesses, while children enjoy a dedicated play area complete with slides and foam baths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, November 30: Departure: C<\/strong>ampers depart Sunday, concluding South Africa\u2019s inaugural camping gospel festival experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Safety and Community at the Core<\/strong><br \/>\u201cWe went through an extensive process to curate this year\u2019s lineup,\u201d says Festival Project Manager Mr. Peter Maruping \u201cWe looked at who\u2019s making waves in the gospel scene and who truly represents the diversity of our nation. This year\u2019s lineup represents every demographic\u2014not just one group, but all people united through worship.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Security has been prioritized with private security teams working alongside the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies to ensure attendee safety throughout the three-day event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Movement Beyond Music<\/strong><br \/>The Gauteng Gospel Explosion positions itself as more than entertainment\u2014it\u2019s a catalyst for unity, worship, and economic empowerment across South Africa\u2019s diverse communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just another event\u2014it\u2019s a movement of unity, worship, and economic empowerment,\u201d Maruping emphasizes. The festival creates opportunities for small businesses, local vendors, and emerging artists while bringing together people of all colours, languages, and backgrounds from the City of Tshwane and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Details<\/strong><br \/>What: Gauteng Gospel Explosion at the Gardens (South Africa\u2019s First Camping Gospel Festival)<br \/>When: November 28-30, 2025<br \/>\u2022 Friday: Camping opens with acoustic worship<br \/>\u2022 Saturday: Main festival (10,000 expected attendees)<br \/>\u2022 Sunday: Camp departure<br \/>Where: Zwartkop Lapa Resort, Centurion, Gauteng<br \/>Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at Computicket \u2013 gauteng-gospel-explosion-at-the-gardens. Tickets are from R50 to R2500(VVIP)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Experiences:<\/strong><br \/>\u2022 Overnight camping (Friday-Sunday)<br \/>\u2022 Free guided hiking for first 50 campers (City of Tshwane partnership)<br \/>\u2022 Vendor marketplace<br \/>\u2022 Children\u2019s play area with slides and foam baths<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Opportunities<\/strong><br \/>Media accreditation, interview requests with artists and organizers, and press passes are available. High-resolution images, camping logistics information, and artist bios provided upon request.<\/p>\n<p>Open for media accreditation and scheduling of media interviews<\/p>\n<p>Media Contact \u2013 <a title class=\"aalmanual\" href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/directory\/a\/jt-communication-solutions\/\">JT Communication Solutions<\/a> \u2013 media@jtcomms.co.za (+27) 11 788 7632 or 083 954 6133<\/p>\n<p>Issued by <a title class=\"aalmanual\" href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/directory\/a\/jt-communication-solutions\/\">JT Communication Solutions<\/a> on behalf of His Will Productions<\/p>\n<p>About His Will Productions (Pty) Ltd<br \/>His Will Productions (Pty) Ltd, established in 2014, events company dedicated exclusively to gospel entertainment. The organization\u2019s mission is to create accessible, high-quality gospel experiences that unite communities across South Africa\u2019s diverse demographics. Having navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, His Will Productions has worked with numerous leading gospel artists and continues to innovate within the faith-based entertainment sector. The Gauteng Gospel Explosion at the Gardens marks the company\u2019s most ambitious project to date and its first multi-day camping festival format.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author<\/strong>: Dee\u2019s Harilal from <strong><a title class=\"aalmanual\" href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/directory\/a\/jt-communication-solutions\/\">JT Communication Solutions<\/a><strong> on behalf of <strong>His Will Productions<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/south-africas-first-three-day-gospel-camping-festival-launches-on-november-28\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/south-africas-first-three-day-gospel-camping-festival-launches-on-november-28\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Press Release Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/MyZA.co.za\/events\">Click HERE<\/a> to Advertise your Upcoming Event\/Match\/Conference\/Stage Show\/Performance for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gauteng Gospel Explosion expects 10,000 attendees for an unprecedented weekend of music, worship, and outdoor adventure at Zwartkop Lapa Resort CENTURION, Gauteng \u2013 11 November 2025 \u2014 South Africa\u2019s gospel music scene is about to experience something entirely new. 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