Pick n Pay is launching ‘Smart Shopper Happy Hour’ on Friday, 13 October 2023. Here’s everything you need to know …

Keeping a healthy lifestyle involves some kind of fat-burning. Losing body weight is not always an easy task but definitely possible.

South Africa is facing an egg shortage. What are you going to do without them? Here’s how to replace the ‘essential’ ingredient for recipes.

South African snacks all make us think of home… But what can you expect to pay for Ouma Rusks or Cream Soda if you’re in the UK?

Financing is available to farmers. What’s in contention is whether what’s available helps farmers enter the industry, expand and grow.

Soaring food prices have made meal prep a bit tricky. Here are some grocery items, under R100, to help you eat healthier.

South Africans were met with the news over the weekend that Nesquik is to be discontinued. Is it really the end for the beloved milk drink?

Time Out Market Cape Town recently announced further additions to its all-star culinary lineup of vendors. Here’s who…

Award-winning FYN Restaurant in Cape Town was recently chosen to join the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection.

The price of groceries is skyrocketing in South Africa and choosing to eat healthy can be expensive. We’ve found five cheap, healthy foods.

Here are five traditional local dishes that will have your mouth watering, with some proudly local recipes courtesy of The South African and others..

International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer, taking place in pubs, breweries and backyards all over the world.

Cutting down on refined sugar is not easy, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Choosing healthier alternatives however can help reduce serious diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Don’t worry, you don’t have to purchase expensive sugar-free products. There are many alternative and tasty food options available to satisfy a sweet […]

It might have been because of Covid that Mthobeli Ndaleni returned to South Africa, but thanks in part to the exceptional experience he received abroad – cooking for America’s basketball and golfing royalty – Ndaleni’s career has taken off back home. The South African chef worked alongside US celebrity, Chef Francisco, earning his ‘stars and […]

Over 12,000 submissions have been collected by Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) in response to the Department of Health’s draft Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs. Health activists at Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) have collected and submitted over 12,000 submissions on the health department’s […]

Green Monday is a global movement promoted by Humane Society International (HSI), and South Africa is one of the first countries where HSI is introducing the concept. Start your week by eating green and try this delicious Sago Crème Brûlée.  This vegan crème brûlée is a creamy vanilla-flavoured pudding made with plant and coconut milk and so […]

Just the other day social media users were left absolutely buzzing after reality TV star Sorisha Naidoo showed off her ability to make au naturale green juices. Many were left pleasantly surprised to see that despite being a millionaire who is married to a billionaire, she makes her own foods. Taking things a step further, […]

Certain foods or dietary patterns are linked with better control of your asthma. Others may make it worse. Depending on what you’ve eaten, you can see the effects in hours. Food can affect how well your lungs function, how often you have asthma attacks and how well your puffer works. Here’s what we know about […]

South Africa has persistently high rates of hunger and malnutrition among mothers and children. More than a quarter – 27% – of children under five are stunted and 61% of children are iron-deficient. Sixty-nine percent of women of reproductive age are overweight or obese, and 31% are iron-deficient. These figures paint a worrying picture. They […]

South Africa’s national health department recently invited public comment on regulations for warning labels on food packaging. The regulations specify how pre-packaged food should be labelled. Broadly speaking, “front-of-pack” labels provide information about the overall nutritional quality of foods and beverages. The aim is to allow consumers to make healthier food choices. The proposed rule […]

After years of demand from vegan consumers, Swiss chocolatiers, Lindt, have used their signature skill and passion to craft a selection of luxurious, vegan chocolates… which is now available in South Africa where a demand for vegan options is steadily increasing. Lindt say they took their inspiration from traditional Lindt chocolate recipes and combined premium […]

Pasta is one of those dishes that always brings us comfort, but if you’re unable to eat gluten or trying to stick to your ketogenic diet to help with weight management, you might think that you’re missing out. However, there’s still a way to have some homemade keto pasta and there are a few ways […]

South Africans are looking for healthier, more environmentally friendly, and ethical food options – but they often don’t know where to start! Animal protection organisation Humane Society International/Africa, through its Green Monday campaign, has developed an easy-to-follow, Green Monday Go-To Guide to help South Africans on their journey to consuming more plant-based meals. This plant-based guide offers helpful information on […]

While many people rave about the ease and speed of supermarket food delivery services, others on social media rant about the numerous delivery motorbikes ploughing the city streets, calling them on Twitter the “new scourge of our country” and “lawless on the road”. Speedy, motorbike-based, supermarket grocery delivery services have increased dramatically since Covid. Checkers […]

We’re all trying to eat a bit more healthy and a great place to start is with breakfast. However, we also want to indulge a little bit and at brunch with your friends, you can definitely do both. We’ve all had a smoked salmon and toast breakfast, but have you tried smoked haddock? Not only […]