Rocking the Vaal 2025 makes history at Emerald Casino with three records
All proceeds from the event were channelled to local charities.
South Africa.- An event organised by the Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce (GTCOC), in partnership with Emerald Casino Tsogo Sun and the Rotary Club of Vanderbijlpark, has broken three Guinness World Records.
The event, Rocking the Vaal, is an annual celebration that showcases vibrant culture, music and charitable giving. This year’s edition took place at Emerald Casino Tsogo Sun.
The festival drew a crowd of over 7,500 people, including about 272 employees and students from North-West University (NWU). The NWU also showed support by installing eleven exhibition stalls at the event.
The highlight of Rocking the Vaal 2025 was the three Guinness World Records achieved through the collective efforts of the attendees. They include the longest serving of kebab meat, stretching three kilometres, the largest pot of maise porridge, weighing 2,334 kilograms, and the record for most people breaking bread, with 607 participants.
All proceeds from the event were channelled to local charities to fund initiatives like feeding programs, educational support and other development projects in the Vaal Triangle.
The event also donated 10,000 plates of food to charity, demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility.
Sponsors were recognised for their contributions, which made the festival a success. While the occasion underscores Emerald Casino’s investment in community development, it also serves as a key driver of customer engagement and business growth.
The festival gives the Tsogo Sun subsidiary a prime opportunity to attract new patrons, promote its services, generate foot traffic and ultimately increase revenue.
Emerald Resort & Casino prides itself on being the only venue in the Vaal area with the facilities and expertise to host conferences of up to 3,000 delegates.
