Gauteng Gospel Explosion expects 10,000 attendees for an unprecedented weekend of music, worship, and outdoor adventure at Zwartkop Lapa Resort
CENTURION, Gauteng – 11 November 2025 — South Africa's gospel music scene is about to experience something entirely new. The Gauteng Gospel Explosion at the Gardens becomes the country's first-ever multi-day camping gospel festival when it opens November 28-30, 2025, at Zwartkop Lapa Resort.
With an expected 10,000 attendees, comprehensive security arrangements, and a lineup featuring 24 of South Africa's leading gospel artists, the event represents a bold new format for faith-based entertainment in the country.
Friday, November 28: Camping Under the Stars
The festival launches Friday evening as campers settle into Zwartkop Lapa Resort's 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.
Saturday, November 29: The Main Event
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—Mazondi, Janine van Niekerk, Kokimoff, and Sibongile Mofokeng—alongside Ditsebe.com and Tshepi M will host.
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.
Sunday, November 30: Departure
Campers depart Sunday, concluding South Africa's inaugural camping gospel festival experience.
"We went through an extensive process to curate this year's lineup," says Festival Project Manager Mr. Peter Maruping "We looked at who's making waves in the gospel scene and who truly represents the diversity of our nation. This year's lineup represents every demographic—not just one group, but all people united through worship."
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.
The Gauteng Gospel Explosion positions itself as more than entertainment—it's a catalyst for unity, worship, and economic empowerment across South Africa's diverse communities.
"This isn't just another event—it's a movement of unity, worship, and economic empowerment," 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.
What: Gauteng Gospel Explosion at the Gardens (South Africa's First Camping Gospel Festival)
When: November 28-30, 2025
Special Experiences:
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.
His Will Productions (Pty) Ltd, established in 2014, events company dedicated exclusively to gospel entertainment. The organization's mission is to create accessible, high-quality gospel experiences that unite communities across South Africa's 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's most ambitious project to date and its first multi-day camping festival format.
