ChefTeam Masakhane Heads to Luxembourg
Ten chefs, all under 25, have earned the right to represent South Africa at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg this November.
Industry News
Sustainability isn’t a trend. It’s a choice
Unilever Food Solutions South Africa on how small changes in everyday kitchen operations can cut food waste and costs.
The wire
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NewsAfrica’s first EDITION hotel opens at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront
The Cape Town EDITION, the brand’s first hotel in Africa, opens at Quay 7 on the…
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NewsMore than a meal: why culinary education deserves a prime place in SA’s growth agenda
Capsicum Culinary Studio argues that culinary education deserves a place in South Africa’s growth agenda, alongside…
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NewsUP recipe book series brings underutilised ancient edible plant to modern tables
University of Pretoria lecturer Dr Hennie Fisher and horticulturist Richard Hay introduce South African kitchens to…
Technology
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SA’s Hospitality Boom Has an Energy ProblemAs South Africa prepares for the December–January festive tourism rush,…
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GulfHost 2026 to spotlight next-generation technology and equipmentPowering MENA’s expanding hospitality and foodservice sector. GulfHost returns to…
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Vergelegen Unveils State-of-the-Art Wine Warehouse to Support Long-Term GrowthVergelegen Wine Estate has announced the completion of its new,…
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How to Leverage South Africa’s 2026 Public Holidays for Smarter…With more South Africans embracing “bleisure” than ever before, the…
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Latest features
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SA’s Hospitality Boom Has an Energy Problem
As South Africa prepares for the December–January festive tourism rush, Kwikot highlights why energy-efficient hot water infrastructure is…
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Pork Belly Day: A Dish Worth Gathering Around
Inspired by National Pork Belly Day in the United States, 10 November, The 11th Floor’s Executive Chef Kyle…
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Eskort Appoints Herman Janse van Rensburg as Group CEO
Lactalis South Africa General Manager Herman Janse van Rensburg becomes Group CEO of Eskort on 1 March 2027,…
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New Tourism Awards Platform Launches to Give South African Tourism Businesses Free National Exposure
Nominations are open for the 2026/27 Tourism Awards, a new non-profit programme giving South African tourism businesses free…
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The Grease Trap Nobody Talks About
Grease trap failure is a legal and operational exposure for South African kitchens: what a failed trap costs,…
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Book the Year-End Now, Thank Yourself in December
Three Cape Winelands venues for the office year-end: Spice Route in Paarl, Boschendal in the Franschhoek Valley and…
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Hospitality Insights
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Hospitality Insights
SA’s Hospitality Boom Has an Energy Problem
As South Africa prepares for the December–January festive tourism rush, Kwikot highlights why energy-efficient hot water…
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LifestyleSouth Africa Launches World’s First Hospitality Certification for Guest Allergy Management and Sleep Hygiene
Peace of Sleep, launched from Cape Town, is the first hospitality certification for guest allergy management…
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ChefThe Operational Pivot: Infrastructure as Your Final Margin
The operational pivot is a strategic shift. It separates struggling kitchens from high-performance operations. In the…
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Industry FocusBOARDWALK Welcomes New General Manager: THE RETURN OF A FAMILIAR FACE
New General Manager remembers the casino opening BOARDWALK New General Manager Sisulu Madondo officially takes over…
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Travel & Tourism
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New Tourism Awards Platform Launches to Give South African Tourism…
Nominations are open for the 2026/27 Tourism Awards, a new…
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Book the Year-End Now, Thank Yourself in December
Three Cape Winelands venues for the office year-end: Spice Route…
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Time to Ditch the Group Chat: Why More Travellers are…Travellers are going solo as group travel planning becomes increasingly…
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Zanzibar’s Tourism Boom Creates New Investment Opportunities Beyond HotelsZanzibar’s Tourism is accelerating at a pace that is reshaping…
People & Culture
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Eskort Appoints Herman Janse van Rensburg as Group CEO
Lactalis South Africa General Manager Herman Janse van Rensburg becomes Group CEO of Eskort on 1 March 2027,…
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Hospitality Meets Philanthropy: The Hummingbird Ball at Zeitz MOCAA
The Kay Mason Foundation’s first Cape Town ball brought 200 guests to Zeitz MOCAA to raise funds for…
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The Vineyard Welcomes Shaun Tregoning as General Manager
The Vineyard in Newlands has appointed Shaun Tregoning, former General Manager of The Westin Cairo Golf Resort &…
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