In the townships of KwaMashu or Soweto, the air often tells you where you are before the street signs do. It is a visceral, smoky signal, the scent of meat searing over an open wood fire. This is the Shisa Nyama (literally, burn the meat), and it is more than just a method of cooking; it is […] Food Tourism: From Street Markets to Virtual Culinary Tours
With humble beginnings, the proudly South African family-owned business was established in 1997 by Ralph Strange and his sons, David and Steven, with unwritten plans for the next generation to join over time. The Strange family has a robust background in the food industry, having owned several award-winning steakhouses before Sausage Saloon was fou... Local hotdog brand making international footprints – One hotdog at a time
By Phindile Maduna China is South Africa’s largest trading partner with one of the main exports to China being agricultural products. The wine industry is a significant product in this sector with its market share steadily increasing since 2019 (Source: Standard Bank BusinessLIVE). Standard Bank seized an opportunity to showcase South Africa... South African wines flying high at Shanghai Trade Fair 2024
By Kagiso Bonoko South Africa wines enjoys domestic and international recognition because of quality, taste, and well-maintained reputation. South Africa’s wines have over the years made a mark on world stages and secured their place by winning various awards year in and year out. Both red and white wines from the country consis... Proudly South African Wines Internationally Acclaimed
Celebrity Chef Benny Masekwaneng has been hard at work, crafting an authentic South African menu for guests attending a networking dinner hosted by Team South Africa during the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. South Africa will be participating at WEF from 22 – 25 January 2019, to promote inclusive growth and development. As [... Chef Benny Masekwaneng gears up for his first-ever culinary experience in Davos
There’s a fusion of the entertainment and culinary worlds this weekend at the annual DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival! Brand South Africa is proud to partner with Proudly South African in hosting the Proudly SA village at this year’s event, taking place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on 22 & 23 September […... Brand South Africa joins forces with Proudly South African at the DSTV Delicious International Food and Music Festival 2018
Chef Chantel Dartnall has been named the best female chef in the world for 2017 at The Best Chef Awards held in Poland. Dartnell is the owner of the acclaimed Restaurant Mosaic in Tshwane. CD Anderson Dartnell has twice been named South African Chef of the Year and her Pretoria restaurant is one of the […] South African chef named world’s best
South African food celebrates the country’s rich cultural heritage, as well as taking advantage of the natural bounty of seafood, meat, game and plants. All this food has got to be washed down with something, and our wine has been earning rave reviews internationally for 300 years. A cultural melting pot
Limpopo butchery manager Queen Mathebula is the winner of the 2017 Shoprite Checkers Championship Boerewors competition, the annual heritage event dedicated to finding the country’s best boerewors recipe while benefiting local communities. CD Anderson The competition, now in its 25th year, celebrates South Africans’ diverse heritage in ... Meet South Africa’s Queen of Boerewors
South African chef Nompumelelo Mqwebu is taking local cuisine to the world with the release of her new cookbook, Through the Eyes of an African Chef, to be published in October 2017. CD Anderson Mqwebu runs the Africa Meets Europe/Mzansi International Culinary Festival chef school, skills training company, hospitality service provider. Before this,... Cookbook celebrates South Africa’s culinary heritage
South Africa offers culinary challenges from crocodile sirloins to fried caterpillars to sheep heads, but also a familiar global menu – anything from hamburgers to sushi to pad thai to spaghetti bolognaise. Check out the menu. South African cuisine
District Six Huis Kombuis Food and Memory is a cookbook that combines peoples’ stories with food, a binding force in the community. Compiled by Priya Pitamber District Six Huis Kombuis Food and Memory , a cookbook that’s come from District Six in Cape Town weaves together recipes from the past and a deep sense of […] Food and culture celebrated in District Six cookbook
The country’s largest maize crop is expected later this year, says the Department of Agriculture. We look at the positive effects of this on exports and food security. Brand South Africa reporter South Africa could expect its largest maize crop in the country’s history, said the Crop Estimates Committee of the Department of Agriculture,... South Africa’s largest maize crop in history
Inspiring young entrepreneur Lufefe Nomjana started with a good idea and R40. Today he has expanded his small-scale spinach-bread making business into a range of bakeries, eateries and a food delivery service. CD Anderson In 2012, Lufefe Nomjana volunteered at a Khayelitsha community garden. There was a huge spinach crop, and much of it was [&helli... Khayelitsha’s “Spinach King” is building a healthy eating empire
South African cuisine takes centre stage at a restaurant in London. Situated near Buckingham Palace, bbar serves everything from boerewors to bunny chow. Compiled by Priya Pitamber A hop and a skip away from Buckingham Palace in London lies bbar, a cocktail bar and restaurant offering an array of South African dishes. Think bobotie springrolls, [&h... Londoners get a taste of South African food
The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards takes place in May this year. With 10 South African books shortlisted, the country has a strong chance to be recognised further on the global gastronomy stage. Priya Pitamber There are at least 10 South African cookbooks shortlisted in different categories in what is often referred to as the […] ... South African chefs stand tall at Oscars of food industry
Media24 has launched South Africa’s first vegan focused magazine, The Vegan Life. Besides vegan friendly recipes, there are also informative articles on a wide range of relevant topics, from getting enough protein to buying cruelty-free beauty products. Priya Pitamber In the newly launched magazine, The Vegan Life, numerous questions relating to th... South Africa’s first vegan magazine
A Taste of South Africa is a new show about food, being filmed with British chef Matt Tebbutt. It explores local favourites and the fascinating history behind them, and is set to air during the second half of the year. Brand South Africa reporter “This is the show that I’ve always wanted to make,” said […] New food show explores South Africa’s enticing dishes
Cape Malay cooking has left its unique mark on South Africa’s collective heritage. It is known and loved across the country. Cariema Isaacs, author of Cooking for my Father in My Cape Malay Kitchen, gives deeper insight into this cuisine and its history. Priya Pitamber Asked about her favourite childhood memory involving food, Cariema Isaacs [&hell... Cooking in Cariema Isaacs’ Cape Malay kitchen
A South African wine has scooped a prestigious international award. Held in the UK, Decanter World Wine Awards named DeMorgenzon Chardonnay Reserve 2015 as one of the best in the world. It received the “platinum: best in show” chardonnay for a wine of more than £15 (about R324). The wine came out on top against […] South African wine triumphs at international awards
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
