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Meet the top 10 finalists of Agri’s Got Talent!

From across the agricultural sector, the top 10 Agri's Got Talent finalists are ready to shine in the grand finale at Nooitgedacht Estate, Stellenbosch, on 19 September

by Duncan Masiwa
23rd August 2025
South Africa, meet Agri’s Got Talent Top 10 for 2025. Marilyn Louis from United Exports, Marco Jacobs from Marlenique Packhouse, and Janine Galant from Morning Star Farm. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

South Africa, meet Agri’s Got Talent Top 10 for 2025. Marilyn Louis from United Exports, Marco Jacobs from Marlenique Packhouse, and Janine Galant from Morning Star Farm. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

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The stage is set, and the countdown has begun. Agri’s Got Talent has officially unveiled its top 10 finalists for 2025, marking the start of a journey that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. These rising stars, drawn from across the agricultural sector, will soon showcase their talent, resilience, and heart in one of the industry’s most anticipated events.

The finalists will gather in Paarl in the Cape Winelands on 14 September 2025 for a transformative week of training and preparation. Beyond polishing their vocal and stage presence, they will embark on a holistic development journey.

According to Thea van Zyl, Agri’s Got Talent project manager, the programme includes professional voice coaching, stage performance training, and a comprehensive personal growth course led by Procare. From financial literacy to communication and conflict resolution, the week is designed to empower participants not just as performers, but as leaders in their communities.

“This competition is about more than music. We believe in equipping our finalists with the skills and confidence to thrive on and off the stage. They return to their workplaces and communities as role models, ready to inspire,” van Zyl says.

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Countdown to the grand finale

The 2025 journey will culminate in a dazzling grand finale at Nooitgedacht Estate, Stellenbosch, on 19 September. Guests can expect a night of unforgettable performances as the top 10 take their place in the spotlight, sharing their voices and stories in a celebration of talent and perseverance.

Adding to the excitement, Food For Mzansi is the official media partner for Agri’s Got Talent 2025 and will be following the contestants’ journeys closely, bringing readers exclusive stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and live coverage of this remarkable celebration.

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Duncan Masiwa

DUNCAN MASIWA is the assistant editor at Food For Mzansi, South Africa’s leading digital agriculture news publication. He cut his teeth in community newspapers, writing columns for Helderberg Gazette, a Media24 publication. Today, he leads a team of journalists who strive to set the agricultural news agenda. Besides being a journalist, he is also a television presenter, podcaster and performance poet who has shared stages with leading gospel artists.

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