Finally! The holiday season is upon us, and as South Africans, we know this means it’s time for flip flops, swimming cozzies, lazy afternoons doing nothing at all, ice-cold drinks (preferably at the ...

It’s a well-known scenario not unique to South Africa: A group of friends and family milling around the backyard on a sunny afternoon while juicy steaks sizzle on the braai. But in SA, we love our ...

Jan Scannell, aka Jan Braai, the driving force behind our National Braai Day, wants us all united around braais with family and friends. His first book, 'Fireworks', tells you everything you need to ...

Dust off the tongs and get the gridready. Heritage Day is here - a traditional time for South Africans to unitearound a fire and put some food on it! But hold up. Before you light the coals,here are a ...

Place the lamb in a strong plastic bag. Combine the balsamic vinegar, garlic, mustard, jam, olive oil, herbs and seasoning and mix well. Pour over the lamb and massage into the meat. Set aside to ...