Mandela Day is about more than ticking off 67 minutes on your calendar. It’s a reminder that even small acts of kindness can leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re hoping to pack food parcels, spend time at an animal shelter, donate groceries or help your local community, South Africa is home to hundreds of organisations doing incredible work every day of the year. Here are some of the best places to lend a hand this Mandela Day. 1. FoodForward SA One of South Africa’s largest hunger-relief organisations, FoodForward SA rescues surplus food from retailers, manufacturers and farmers before redistributing it…
JC Le Roux, Nederburg and Durbanville Hills Invite South Africans to Choose Their Captain As South Africans prepare for one of the country’s most anticipated rugby occasions, JC…
It feels like potatoes last forever in storage – so much so that I’ve had one growing into a new plant! However long you’ve had a bag of potatoes, there will almost always be one or two that have turned green. Does that mean they’re still raw and need time to ‘ripen’, or is it something else? Can you still eat green potatoes? We’ve found out the real reason they go green and whether they’re safe for dinner. Why do potatoes turn green? Potatoes aren’t harvested from the soil, needing to be ripened further – that all happens in…
While you can make almost anything in an air fryer, certain foods won’t come out the same. The circulating hot air is indeed perfect for reheating, melting, and…
Bring the bold flavours of Spain to your dinner table with this roast vegetable and chorizo paella. Smoky chorizo, roasted Mediterranean vegetables and fragrant paprika are baked with fluffy rice to create a colourful one-pan meal that’s perfect for family dinners or relaxed entertaining. Finished with fresh oregano and parsley, it’s a hearty dish that’s guaranteed to impress. Also See: Seafood and chicken paella with chorizo https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/seafood-chicken-paella-chorizo
Vondeling Wines has announced the appointment of acclaimed Swartland winemaker Callie Louw as consulting winemaker and viticultural advisor. The appointment follows the departure of winemaker Emile van der…
This honey-roasted pumpkin and barley salad proves salads can be just as satisfying as any main meal. Sweet roasted pumpkin is paired with nutty barley, caramelised baby leeks, dried cranberries and a tangy balsamic dressing, before being finished with creamy Gorgonzola and fresh basil. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a wholesome vegetarian lunch, an impressive side dish or a light dinner. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram Also See: Warm chickpea and bulgur wheat salad https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/warm-chickpea-and-bulgur-wheat-salad-with-grilled-aubergines Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen Assisted by Myra van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira Assisted by Jömeri Mouton
Take your homemade chicken pie to the next level with this creamy bok choi and shiitake mushroom version. Tender chicken thighs, earthy shiitake mushrooms and wilted bok choi…
What if the world’s greatest steak tasting wasn’t about deciding which cut you like best, but discovering why every exceptional steak tells a different story? On Friday, 24 July 2026, premium beef educator Thelma Maritz, founder of Die Vleismeisie, will host an intimate Steak & Wine Experience at Cellar Collective Wine Bar in Woodstock, in an evening designed to challenge everything guests thought they knew about steak. Far more than a traditional dinner, the experience takes guests on a guided exploration of premium beef through three thoughtfully curated tasting courses, each showcasing a different combination of breed, cut and ageing…
While you might use a mattress protector, stains, sweat and dead skin cells still manage to pass the divide. This only fuels creeping dust mite populations and other…