• For many South Africans, Sunday lunch is more than just a meal – it’s a ritual. A table filled with slow-cooked meat, colourful vegetables, comforting starches, homemade bread and plenty of gravy is a familiar sight in homes across the country. Often referred to as a ‘Seven Colours’ meal, this generous spread has become synonymous with comfort, family and coming together. There’s no definitive recipe or set list of dishes for a Seven Colours meal. What lands on the plate depends on the family, culture, occasion and, often, what’s been passed down through generations. But the spirit remains the same:…

    If your Heritage Day plans usually involve a fire, good food and a group of friends, Heinz has another option for the calendar. The brand is hosting Heinz Braai Day at The River Cabin in Fourways, Johannesburg, on Thursday, 24 September 2026, bringing together more than 100 braai stands, a communal braai, live music, games and, naturally, plenty of Heinz sauce. The event is built around one of South Africa’s favourite Heritage Day traditions: the braai. But instead of setting up at home, visitors can head to Fourways for a large-scale braai experience where the fires, fuel and sauces are…

    Bright, juicy and bursting with flavour, this tropical fruit salad is a refreshing way to start the day. A colourful mix of papaya, mango, guava, kiwi, granadilla and litchi is finished with a chilled mint, ginger and lime syrup for a fragrant, zesty dressing. Serve it for breakfast, brunch or as a fresh side on a warm day. Did you make this tropical salad recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! Also See: Fruit salad with cinnamon syrup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/fruit-salad-cinnamon-syrup

    By Cartier Tsholo, entertainment and TV critic There was a time when watching television meant exactly that: sitting in front of a television set at a particular time, on a particular day, because if you missed the programme, you missed the moment. Today, our relationship with entertainment looks very different. We stream. We scroll. We catch up. We watch clips on our phones and discuss television shows on social media before some people have even watched the full episode. All you have to do is open TikTok and see the moment everyone is talking about. We have seen it with…

    Give your Heritage Day braai a flavour-packed twist with this tandoori chicken, cooked over glowing coals until tender, juicy and beautifully charred. Served with warm roti, cooling cucumber-and-mint raita, charred lemons and fresh coriander, it’s a vibrant centrepiece made for sharing around the table. Also See: Tandoori roast cauliflower steaks with cucumber yoghurt & chilli https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/tandoori-roast-cauliflower-steaks-with-cucumber-yoghurt-chilli