The 2025 edition of the Bloem Classic body building competition staged on 26 April introduced a new warrior category for its weightlifting musclebuilders.
The annual competition is established for the men and women who wish to flex their hard-earned muscles in the different divisions. The Bloem Classic show, presented under the auspices of the World Fitness Federation (WFF), is held to coincide with the annual Bloem Show.
This served as a qualifier for WFF competitions in France (World Champs, 8 and 9 June), Japan (Asia Pacific, 8 and 9 August) and Malaysia (Universe, 11 and 12 October). The South African Nationals (30 August) and Africa Champs (15 November) still need to be confirmed.
The new warrior category featured male contestants. Three of these contenders, Ndoko Michel Fredy Espoir, Moeketsi Mosese and Samuel Blade Molukanele, came out on top.
Other category winners
■ Men’s novice
1. Mpho Marumo;
2. Samuel Blade Molukanele; and
3. Woesele Claas Majola.
■ Men’s master’s over 40
1. Robbie Pienaar;
2. Moeketsi Mosese; and
3. Johan Lazenby.
■ Men’s master’s over 50
Henry Jackson
■ Physically challenged
Erian Moodley
■ Transformation challenge
The overall winners are Lael Malherbe and Jean-Marié Cokayne.
■ Ladies’ bikini novice
1. Leandri Voster;
2. Ashley Wessels; and
3. Jean-Marié Cokayne.
■ Men’s jnr 23 years and under
1. Ngoudjou Tiogue Prinswill;
2. Katleho Rasoeu; and
3. Lehlohonolo Montsitsi.
■ Men’s jnr 23 years and under
1. Ngoudjou Tiogue Prinswill;
2. Katleho Rasoeu; and
3. Lehlohonolo Montsitsi.
■ Ladies sport model
1. Lael Malherbe;
2. Marlet Jackson; and
3. Annie Masanyiwga.
■ Men’s sport model
1. Petri Jacobs;
2. Gerhard Marais; and
3. Bruce Seekoei.
■ Ladies bikini model
1. Lael Malherbe;
2. Leandri Voster; and
3. Sunita Botha.
■ Men’s Bermuda model
1. Lehlohonolo Montsitsi;
2. Ngoudjou Tiogue Prinswill; and
3. Tsholofelo Kotoyi.
■ Men’s jean model
1. Gerhard Marais;
2. Butisa Tshsi; and
3. Xolani Selani.
■ Ms Glamour overall winner
1. Lael Malherbe;
2. Sunita Botha; and
3. Annie Masanyiwga.
■ Ladies’ overall winner
Lael Malherbe
■ Men’s bodybuilding
The overall winner is Christian
Nsonga.
