Fashioning Modern Africanism

MasterChef South Africa  is a week in the final moment. With just three contestants left from the original 20 and 18 episodes down, we’ve reached the sizzling final week of  MasterChef SA  season 4.  Who will walk away with the coveted title of  MasterChef South Africa ? Tune in to M-Net (DStv Channel 101) tonight, Thursday 31 March at 6pm for what is set to be the hottest week in the continent’s hottest kitchen. The finale will be an hour and a half long 6pm-7.30pm (Note:  Two episodes of  Legacy  aired last tonight, Wednesday 30 March due to the longer duration of the  MasterChef SA  finale.)    Produced for M-Net by Homebrew Films, the cooking competition show’s feverishly-anticipated fourth season – which came after an eight-year break – has not disappointed. Night after night, we’ve tuned in to watch the contestants scrambling in the kitchen to create some culinary masterpieces, all in the hopes of impressing  MasterChef South Africa  judges Justine Drake, Zola Nene, and Gregory C

It was with great shock and sadness that we  heard about the death this morning of Dorah Sitole from Covid complications. She was 67. Dorah was a significant icon, respected and loved by all who met her.  Everyone at NB the publishing house and her fans on social media extends sincere condolences to Dorah’s family at this most difficult time. 40 Years of Iconic Food , was published in October 2020 and is a celebration of Dorah Sitole’s culinary journey, which took her from a hungry childhood in the townships to kitchens and cuisines across Africa and beyond. Her remarkable career in food has led to her becoming both a celebrated figure in culinary circles and a beloved household name. "I believe we are on the cusp of an African food revolution. With this book, I seek to strike a balance between paying homage to traditional cooking methods and putting my own, modern, interpretation on authentic dishes,” she said. Dorah Sitole was a former editor and food editor of  True Love  magaz