Our readers have until 6 April to nominate their favourites in the 2026 Best of Pretoria Readers’ Choice Awards. What are you waiting for? Get nominating!

That’s right, the wait is over! Nominations in the 2026 Best of Pretoria Readers’ Choice Awards are now open and close on 6 April.

Shine a light on the places and people who make Pretoria great — across 200+ categories. Rekord’s nomination phase is back for a second year, and we want your picks for 2026.

This year we’ve expanded the list with fresh categories like Best Animal Shelter, Best Health & Specialised Care Facility, and Best Special Needs School, plus many more.

Nominate the spots you love — that neighbourhood restaurant, the go-to shop, or a community service that’s made a difference — and help build the definitive list of Pretoria’s best.

Missed last year? Now’s your moment. Simply go to bestofsouthafrica.co.za/pretoria and click “Nominate Now.” It’s quick: enter the names of your favourites in the relevant fields.

Note: this is nominations only (one nomination per favourite) — voting comes later in the year. As per our rules, a sub-category needs at least two nominees to make it to the voting stage.

Let’s celebrate the businesses and institutions that make Pretoria such a special place to live.