Celebrating foods of Africa

Whether it is shared experiences, conversation starters or special occasions, food has a way of bringing people together. It was for these reasons that South Africans are encouraged to explore the different African cuisines, as we celebrate Heritage Day. To give locals an example of what’s on offer right here in Durban, the second-year Catering Management students at the Durban University of Technology displayed their interpretation of being African with culinary skills, on “Honouring our Legacy: Reclaiming African Flavours through Decolonised Cuisine. The event was held on Thursday at the institution’s Hotel School Conference Centre, at Ritson Campus, Durban University of Technology (DUT), with many guests and students who had gathered to learn more about, and taste the food on offer. Chef Tholakele Mzobe, who works as a lab assistant at DUT and worked alongside the students to prepare the meals said there were many commonalities in African food. “In Africa, we share the same staples. The only difference is the preparations. However, what is important about the African dishes is that we try to keep them as healthy as possible and that is why some of the items appear to be plain. But when you eat it, you taste...