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From Madiba inviting neighbours for canapes & cocktails to boutique hotel

Nelson Mandela Day Ramaphosa
Nelson Mandela

From Frosties to ‘umvubu’: Some of Madiba’s bizarre meal requests

Fried butternut
Recipes

Fried butternut – Some sweetness for Nelson Mandela

From Madiba inviting neighbour
Nelson Mandela

From Madiba inviting neighbours for canapes & cocktails to boutique hotel

Nelson Mandela Day Ramaphosa
Nelson Mandela

From Frosties to ‘umvubu’: Some of Madiba’s bizarre meal requests

Fried butternut
Recipes

Fried butternut – Some sweetness for Nelson Mandela

Pot roast leg of lamb
Nelson Mandela

Pot roast leg of lamb – A meal Nelson Mandela enjoyed with his grandchildren

By Xoliswa Ndoyiya31-07-2021 19:10

Treat the family to this lip-smackingly delicious Sunday meal.

Chefs With Compassion Mandela Day soup
Food & Wine

Bet you cannot score 100% on this Nelson Mandela quiz

By The South African30-07-2021 09:22

Time to brush up on your history and test how much you know about South African icon, Nelson Mandela.

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Nelson Mandela

Spicy lemon baby chicken – Succulent meal for the family

By Xoliswa Ndoyiya25-07-2021 11:28

Enjoy an infusion of flavours with this zesty baby chicken recipe. It’s succulent, soft and so juicy.

Umphokoqo
Nelson Mandela

Umphokoqo – Nelson Mandela’s favourite crumbly maize meal porridge

By Xoliswa Ndoyiya24-07-2021 20:56

Since we are still celebrating Mandela month, let’s explore more of Madiba’s favourite dishes.

Umngqusho
Nelson Mandela

Umngqusho – Traditional South African samp and beans

By Xoliswa Ndoyiya22-07-2021 12:55

Indulge in our own South African tradition by preparing a pot of Umngqusho steaming with flavour.

nelson mandela day birthday
Lifestyle

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndoyiya: Happy Birthday, Madiba!

By Zahra Mbabane18-07-2021 12:07

In the fourth instalment of The South African’s exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya, recalls how Nelson Mandela used to spent his birthdays at home in Qunu.

Nelson Mandela quiz
Food & Wine

Can you score full marks on this Nelson Mandela quiz? Let’s see…

By The South African17-07-2021 13:14

Think you know the most iconic leader South Africa has ever known? Test your knowledge about Nelson Mandela in our new quiz.

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndo
Food & Wine

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndoyiya: Global icons at Madiba’s table

By Zahra Mbabane13-07-2021 13:32

In the third instalment of The South African’s exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya recalls how she used to ‘cook’ in the kitchen with Oprah Winfrey and serve up some tripe to Bill Clinton.

Nelson Mandela Day Ramaphosa
Food & Wine

Think you know Nelson Mandela? Test yourself with this Mandela history quiz

By The South African13-07-2021 09:00

Test your knowledge about the iconic statesman Nelson Mandela in our fun quiz and see how you fare.

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndo
Food & Wine

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndoyiya: Meeting Mr President

By Zahra Mbabane10-07-2021 15:09

In the second instalment of The South African’s exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya recalls how she met Madiba.

Xoliswa Ndoyiya nelson mandela chef
Food & Wine

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndoyiya: From chef to chief of Madiba’s kitchen

By Zahra Mbabane08-07-2021 12:49

Join The South African this Mandela Month as we journey through an exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef Xoliswa Ndoyiya…and Madiba’s favourite dishes!

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