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South African culture

Posted inGeneral, Lifestyle

Umngqusho, koeksisters and defining South African culture

by Suntosh Pillay 4 May 201610 May 2016

Being a vegetarian I never imagined that I would find myself (happily) plating 12 dishes of a braised sheep’s head and fried chicken feet. But these are the kinds of delicacies you end up serving if you’re ever tasked with showcasing South African food. “Smileys” and “walkie talkies” are what they’re called in Khayelitsha, where […]

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