What began as a fresh-pizza retail trial in a single Sea Point supermarket during COVID has developed into a growing retail channel for the 34-year-old South African restaurant brand. When COVID brought South Africa’s restaurant industry to a standstill, Col’Cacchio found itself facing a question it had never really needed to ask before: could a…
By THABO MOTLHABI THE sound of laughter and excitement filled Khuzwayo Street in Orlando East, Soweto, on 15 September, as children gathered for a simple but meaningful meal of sandwiches and a sip of juice. The weekly “Sandwiches and a Sip of Juice” initiative, hosted by African Child at Work NPO, is providing much-needed food…
The Jozi Kota Festival is set to return to the Nasrec Expo Centre on Saturday, 3 October 2026, with more than 20,000 festival-goers expected to attend what promises to be one of Johannesburg’s biggest celebrations of township food, culture, music and entrepreneurship. Presented by Goldex Events and powered by Albany, the festival is expected to…
CAPTION: Vaal turns up the heat for a day as thousands of enthusiasts and Kota lovers gathered in Emerald Resorts and Casino to experience different types of kotas while enjoying music and other family activities. By SMANGA KHUMALO SCORES of kota-loving Vaal and surrounding residents braved the hot weather and came out in their numbers…
By Ezimtoti News TO be regarded as a nation that truly takes pride in its food, we need to organise more festivals that celebrate our local cuisine. That is exactly what the Vaal Kota Festival wants to see – bringing people together through food while celebrating the rich flavours and culture of our communities. For…
The streets of Orlando East came alive with vibrant energy, music, and the rich aromas of local culinary heritage as the highly anticipated Soweto Kota Picnic successfully took place on Saturday, 6 June 2026, at the sophisticated Le Phonic Lounge.The event proved to be a massive success, drawing food enthusiasts, families, and community members from…
We need entrepreneurship in order to create more jobs in this nation. This has been the call of the Kasi people to rise up and be leaders in society so that the masses of this country can put food on the table for their families. Talente Radebe, owner of a restaurant House Number 2, situated…
Get your tastebuds ready! The highly anticipated Soweto Kota Picnic is officially set to take over Orlando East this weekend. On Saturday, 06 June 2026, food lovers, families, and culture enthusiasts will gather at the premium Le Phonic Lounge for a vibrant day celebrating South Africa’s most iconic street food masterpiece: the Kota. Proudly presented…
HUNGER takes away the joy of being a child. This World Hunger Day, PepsiCo Southern Africa is bringing this message to life through its community-focused brand SASKO. Employees across South Africa are joining a nationwide sandwich drive and community engagement initiative to support children at Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. Research by UNICEF indicates that 23% of…
By Charmaine Nkosi Durban will once again play host to the popular eThekwini Kota Festival, which returns to People’s Park at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 6 June this year, with organisers promising a bigger event focused on food, youth empowerment and local business support. The festival, known for celebrating township kota culture, has grown…
