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This production is the property of Bloemfontein Courant and published to announce the results of the Best of Bloemfontein Readers’ Choice Awards 2023.
The category winners announced here have been chosen by online reader votes in the annual Best of Bloemfontein campaign. The voting results as depicted herein were verified by independent auditors and are final.
Best Car Service: Human Auto Ford
The vision of Human Auto Ford is ‘effective community involvement through the availability of affordable and quality motor vehicles. At the core of this company’s existence is a desire to serve the greater community of the Free State and Northern Cape by enhancing prosperity and growth. Human Auto falls under the MIBCO agreement and strives to maintain industrial peace and stability for both employer and employee. Affiliation with MERCETA ensures that skills development plans are both developed and implemented within this organisation.
Best Creative and Brand Agency: Graydient Creative Consultants
Graydient is a strategically driven agency whose aim is to assist the growth of its clients.
Best Courier Service: The Courier Guy
The Courier Guy South Africa was founded in 2000. The Courier Guy has built a strong reputation through strong customer relations and effective personal service. Today, The Courier Guy is trusted, recognised and the fastest growing courier company in South Africa.
Best Digital and Social Media Marketing Company: Dimension WebWorx
Dimension WebWorx is an established, experienced, trusted, and well-balanced team with over a decade of experience, providing bespoke web solutions – making us knowledgeable and well-equipped to take your business concept from initial idea to reality. They add a personal approach which is essential for a good working relationship. A dedicated consultant will support you throughout the creation of your site and give good advice, even after your website has been launched.
Best Doggie Parlour: Puppy Boutique
For an exceptional full-service grooming experience for your pets in a stress-free environment in the comfort and safety of your driveway, contact Puppy Boutique. The professional and expert mobile dog grooming service ensures that your pet receives the best pampering. Your pet’s well-being is always at the centre of their focus.
Best Electrician: PW Electrical
PW’s Electrical has a philosophy that ensures you get a competitive price, high-quality workmanship and an end product to be proud of. If you need a full-scale commercial rewire or fit-out, they can help. However, if you are just after an extra power socket in your back bedroom, they can also do this for you. No job is too big or too small to not be important to PW Electrical.
Best Event Hire Company: Deco Table
It’s the small details that make a big difference! At Deco Table, they believe in the power of attention to detail. From delicate place cards to exquisite centrepieces, they ensure that every aspect of your event is perfectly crafted.
Best Fibre Supplier: Iclix
Iclix provides a wide variety of Internet Services: Wireless; Fibre; LTE-A; ADSL; and VDSL. Iclix is driven to design and provide a solution for all your digital needs. This is a dynamic company that delivers the following services: Internet; mail; hosting; VOIP solutions; security; network installation; IT maintenance and support.
Best Fuel Station: Engen Northridge Bloemfontein
Engen is a South African oil and petrol company and Engen Northridge is situated in Bloemfontein. The service station forms part of the national network of Engen and Sasol service stations and convenience stores, with their main focus being the promotion of fuel products and convenience assets.
Best Funeral Service Provider: Avbob
The Avbob Group (Avbob Insurance, Avbob Funeral Service, and Avbob Industries) is Africa’s largest mutual society that provides a one-stop funeral insurance and burial service solution. At Avbob it is believed that the life of a loved one needs to be honoured with special nurturing, sensitivity, warmth and care.
Best Home Loans Provider: SA Home Loans
Mortgage specialists who offer home financing solutions tailored to your individual needs. They are flexible, approachable and service orientated. SA Home Loans is completely honest and transparent in all its dealings. There is no fine print, no hidden charges, and no unpleasant surprises at SA Home Loans.
Best Security Company: Bloemsec
Bloemsec provides a professional all-round security service, which includes armed response, guarding and a wide range of security solutions. The family-owned security company is based in the heart of the Free State and has been keeping Bloemfontein safe for over 10 years.
Best Legal Service: Phatshoane Henney Attorneys
At Phatshoane Henney Attorneys, a team of experts has been uniquely assembled with one goal in mind – to address the needs of clients. The firm views its combined skills, abilities, strengths, and backgrounds as necessary tools that allow it to meet any challenge and find the right solutions for its clients.
Best Must-Hire Venue/Conference Venue: Monte Bello Estate
Monte Bello Estate provides an ideal setting for weddings, conferences and all kinds of events. Its natural beauty, spacious venues and dedicated banqueting team make it the ideal venue for your event. They offer exceptional facilities, fabulous food, and five-star service in an idyllic country setting. You can create truly unforgettable experiences at Monte Bello.
Best Network Provider: Vodacom
Vodacom is a leading African communications company providing a wide range of communication services, including mobile voice, messaging, data, financial and converged services to over 110 million customers.
Best Online Grocery Delivery Service: Checkers Sixty60
Checkers Sixty60 is a 60-minute grocery delivery service. Sixty60 allows you to conveniently shop from over 23,000 products using your smartphone, and get your groceries delivered to you within 60 minutes.
Best Office Automation Supplier: Itec
Itec is a leading printing, production printing, document management, enterprise communications, and financial solutions provider.
Best Panel Beaters: OFS Smart Repair
OFS Smart Repair, located in East End, Bloemfontein, has grown into a state-of-the-art, approved auto body repairer. The perfect fusion of highly skilled staff and an ultra-modern workshop allows the company to give supreme quality workmanship.
Best Photographer: GalaxyCreations
Founded in 2020, GalaxyCreations is a premier videography and content creation company that specialises in producing visually stunning and impactful content. They are dedicated to capturing the essence of their client’s brand and telling their story uniquely and engagingly.
Best Plumber: ESL Plumbing
ESL Plumbing is a construction plumbing company. From its first project at a small hostel in Bloemfontein, the company has grown into a serious competitor with projects all over South Africa.
Best Print Services: Just Print It
Just Print It can assist with your photo Canvas, vinyl wall art, full-colour digital printing, signage, and decorative needs.
Best Skippy Bin Company: Skip Dit
Need Removal Services? Contact Skip Dit for affordable 2ton/2m3 skip bin hire in Bloemfontein for the removal of rubble, garden rubble, construction waste, and business waste. They drop, you fill, they collect and then responsibly dispose of content.
Best Sound Engineers for Events: Creative Kilowatt
Creative Kilowatt Productions has been a technical supplier of sound, staging, mood lighting and audio-visual effects to weddings, parties, corporate events and concerts since 2001. Their professional team will assist and serve all your needs, be it sound, music, lighting, staging or audio-visual requirements.
Best Upholsterer: Genie Upholstery
Genie Upholstery offers repair and upholstery services at affordable prices. With experience in fabric, leather and diamond button upholstery, car trimming, seats, door panels, carpets and hood lining, manufacturing of custom sofas and chairs, spare wheel covers, mattresses for the back of an SUV and more.
Best Shuttle & Transport Service: Citybug Shuttle & Transport Service
Citybug is legally licensed to provide scheduled shuttle services, chartered transport and tourist transfers in compliance with the Road and Transport Act, so when you book your shuttle with them, you can rest assured that their service is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to your safety, security, and comfort throughout your journey.
Best Storage Facility: Stor-Age
Rent a secure self-storage unit for your business, household or office items at Stor-Age Bloemfontein. Centrally located on Sand du Plessis Avenue in Estoire, Stor-Age Bloemfontein offers modern and secure self-storage facilities at affordable prices. With their flexible leases, you can also rent a unit for as little as one month or as long as you need.
