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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Servo sizzles for epic South African braai celebration
Aryana Eraman, Ashalia R. & Koshena Pillay. Picture: Alan Chau / The West Australian Leederville played host to a sold-out one-night-only South African braai celebratory feast. More than just a barbecue, the social and cultural event traditionally involves gathering with friends and family, usually outdoors, and cooking meat over an open fire. Foodies took over Servo for a night of lekker braai, packed with unmistakable Saffa flavours, offering a taste of home for people with South African heritage. The menu included Stirling Ranges house-dried biltong, Boerewors pot sticker with monkey gland sauce, Bunny chow, Wagyu beef sosaties and Oxtail potjiekos For dessert, a Rooibos fig crème brulee was served. The event was part of the Nom Nom festival, a six week celebration of food and wine in the Leederville precinct back for its third year. There is sure to be something on offer for every food lover alike among the more than 30 events and activations such as culinary adventures, boozy lunches, progressive lunches and gourmet plates.
News24
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- News24
Five warm savoury breakfasts to try this week
Winter mornings call for more than just a quick slice of toast or a bowl of cereal. As the chill sets in, our bodies crave comfort - something hearty, warming, and satisfying to start the day right. If you're tired of the unending bowls of oats or porridge, these five savoury breakfasts are just the thing to ease you into a cold morning. Want to make this later? Tap on the bookmark ribbon at the top of your screen and come back to it when you need to shop for ingredients or start cooking. Creamy scrambled eggs with cheese tortillas Soft, cheesy tortillas wrapped around rich, buttery scrambled eggs for a warm morning indulgence. ER Lombard Vetkoek breakfast bun A golden vetkoek stuffed with savoury breakfast fillings, perfect for a hearty start. News24 Shakshuka potjie with achar and boerewors Eggs simmered in a spicy tomato sauce with a hit of achar and boerewors, all cooked in a potjie for that smoky depth. Shawn Godfrey/YOU Magazine Breakfast rancheros with boerewors A South African spin on huevos rancheros, topped with spicy tomato sauce and sizzling boerewors. Misha Jordaan Croque monsieur for sharing Though it's usually served for breakfast, it also makes an easy dinner solution for sharing. With layers of melted cheese, crispy bacon, and creamy white sauce, it's perfect for a hearty meal everyone will love. Croque monsieur for sharing
The South African
25-04-2025
- Business
- The South African
Celebrate the VAT freeze with a braai this weekend...
Planning a braai this weekend? You can breathe a sigh of relief! Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's decision to freeze the VAT means your braai budget just got a little less squeezed for future weekends. While you'll still want to shop around for the best deals on meat, drinks, and charcoal, this news is a welcome break for braai lovers across South Africa. Despite the likelihood of rain dampening outdoor plans for some this weekend, braai enthusiasts can still enjoy indoors. To help you save money, The South African website compared the prices of key braai items at Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths. Our price comparison reveals that Shoprite is currently the most budget-friendly option for braai essentials, while Woolworths remains the most expensive. Pick n Pay and Checkers fall somewhere in between, offering competitive prices on select items. Product Checkers Shoprite Pick n Pay Woolworths Traditional Boerewors (per kg) R99.99 R92.99 R109.99 R159.99 Lamb Braai Chops (per kg) R179.99 R162.99 R179.99 R229.00 250g Garlic Bread R39.99 R19.99 R39.99 R59.99 4kg Charcoal R79.99 R79.99 R69.99 R104.99 Baked Beans (can) R17.99 R17.99 R16.99 R25.99 Firelighters R39.99 R29.99 R37.99 R29.99 KWV Five-Year-Old Brandy (750ml) R229.99 R229.99 R229.99 R229.99 Savanna Light Cider (6x330ml) R124.99 R124.99 R124.99 R124.99 Castle Lite Bottles (6x330ml) R94.99 R94.99 R94.99 R89.99 Coca-Cola No Sugar (1.5L) R15.99 R15.99 R21.99 R19.99 Total Cost R923.90 R869.90 R926.90 R1 074.91 *Please note prices are subject to change and were accurate at the time of publishing If you're looking to save the most money, Shoprite comes out on top with a total of R869.90 for all the listed braai essentials. Checkers follows closely behind at R923.90, while Pick n Pay is slightly higher at R926.90. Woolworths is the most expensive at R1,074.91. If you're looking to stock up on more essentials, Shoprite also offers some of the lowest prices on cooking oil to complement your braai. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
