From the vibrant township of Mamelodi to the polished kitchens of Pretoria East, Zinhle Skosana is a testament to passion, perseverance and the power of following your dreams – one dish at a time. At just 25 years old, Skosana is already carving her name into South Africa's culinary scene, with a story as rich…
Sibusiso Nhlapo returns home to tackle unemployment
If you ever meet Sibusiso Nhlapo, don't be surprised when he greets you in isiZulu or Sesotho with the unmistakable twang of a Scottish accent! It's a combination that stops people mid-sentence, because how many South Africans do you know who can order shisanyama in isiZulu,…
At just 28 years of age, Sesethu Bukani has already carved out a name for himself on the global culinary stage. From humble beginnings in the township of Mdantsane in East London, one of South Africa's largest and most vibrant communities, Bukani's journey is one of resilience, faith and an unshakable belief in the power…
Cosmo City resident awarded culinary bursary in a dream come true
Cosmo City resident Petunia Thebe could not believe her good fortune when she heard that she had been awarded a bursary from Capsicum Culinary Studio, South Africa's leading culinary school
To celebrate its 21st anniversary last year, Capsicum pledged to give away bursaries to the…
... with four fabulously romantic recipes from Capsicum
The Feast of Saint Valentine was established by Pope Gelasius I in AD 496 to be celebrated on February 14 in honour of Saint Valentine of Rome, who died on that date in AD 269. The day only became associated with love in the 14th and 15th centuries and by…
Probably one of the most warming of winter dishes is a bowl of soup, hearty, healthy and quick and easy to make. It's also filling - especially when enjoyed with a wedge of fresh bread - and can be a cheap yet nutritious meal, sometimes consisting of only a few inexpensive ingredients. It's no…