This smoky twist on traditional Umngqusho is easy to make and serves a family of six. Image credit: SA Pork Umngqusho is a beloved South African dish that brings warmth and tradition to the table.

Committing to making South African dishes every week, in the run-up to Heritage Day, is becoming difficult. There are two reasons for this. First, as diverse and complex a nation as South Africa is, I ...

Being a vegetarian I never imagined that I would find myself (happily) plating 12 dishes of a braised sheep’s head and fried chicken feet. But these are the kinds of delicacies you end up serving if ...

Place the samp and beans in a pot, cover with water and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cook until soft, for at least two hours. Do not stir or it will become excessively starchy, but keep ...

In South Africa, a revival of traditional foods is underway. South Africans are beginning to recognize their local recipes as essential to their heritage. They’re proud of their unique cuisine and ...

If you need a reason to celebrate (and getting vaccinated ain’t it) gather your family together this Africa Day, 25 May, and do some mild carousing with these heritage dishes from Liziwe Matloha’s new ...

From umngqusho to a coconut curry, Miss South Africa 2021 contestants Zimi Mabunzi and Eloïse van der Westhuizen share their best recipes to keep warm this winter. "My sister could and still makes the ...

500g harricot beans or black eyed beans or sugar beans soak overnight Pour off the water after soaking and place the samp and bean mix in a large saucepan. Cover with water and simmer slowly until the ...

Spice up your Africa Day celebrations with Liziwe Matloha's latest cookery book and try Umleqwa and Umngqusho with a side of Masonja. If you need a reason to celebrate (and getting vaccinated ain't it ...