Oppikoppi, South Africa’s most popular music festival was attended by between 13 000 and 15 000 music fans this weekend.

The organisers of the festival celebrated the 15th anniversary of the event by declaring it a national monument.

The festival, which was rated by the British press as one of the top 10 to attend in the world, sported a lineup of musicians such as Koos Kombuis, Vusi Mahlasela and the Parlotones.

Founder Carel Hoffman told Eyewitness News they felt it was necessary to acknowledge all that the event has achieved during its lifetime.