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Some News From The Koe’sister Team
The end of this chapter - we hope to see you again.
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
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Fire Meets Flavour In Reuben Riffel’s Latest Book “Braai”
Riffel’s love for bold flavours shines through, with a punchy Korean sauce in one recipe, Middle Eastern spices in another, and a new take o
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Sep 2, 20243 min read
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Koe’sister, But Make It Art
Fine artist Stephan Beukes from the Stephan Beukes Collective created a painting for Koe’sister. We asked him to tell us more about his proc
Leanne Feris
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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What Life As A Chef Is Really Like
From cheffing in hotels and ships, to pivoting to lecturing, find out more about the opportunities Shanay Roelfse from Delft explored so far
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Aug 26, 20244 min read
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Celebrating a Powerhouse Chef This Women’s Month
Chef Ketsia Mutendji (26) used her qualification in food to unlock so many opportunities in the culinary and gastronomic sector.
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Aug 12, 20244 min read
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In Conversation With Tiisetso Mashifane
Read this Q&A interview with Tiisetso Mashifane, writer and director of Neighbourhood.
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Jul 22, 20248 min read
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How Aunty Myrtle Became The Doughnut Queen
Lyronne Burgess shares how her mother in-law’s determination unexpectedly turned her into the “doughnut queen”.
Lyronne Burgess
May 20, 20242 min read
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Your Support Is Essential To koesister.com’s Sustainability
We’ve written previously about why we made the decision to stop printing the Koe’sister magazine and pivot to this premium-access website in
Hilda Samuels
Apr 22, 20244 min read
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Anwar Abdullatief van The Happy Uncles in Soutrivier Wen By Eat Out-Toekennings
Hy het Sondagaand met die Eat Out Valpré Rising Star-toekenning vir sy halaal fine dining restaurant weggestap.
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Nov 20, 20235 min read
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Spinning His Way Out Of Gangsterism
Read the interview with lead actor Cantona James, who won Best Performance ]or his performance as Ethan in a new SA series, Spinners.
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Oct 16, 20236 min read
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The Boeta Whitey Interview
Many know him as Boeta Whitey, but his name is actually Ebrahim Stellenboom. His son Fahiem Stellenboom interviewed him for Koe’sister.
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Jul 3, 20239 min read
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The Cariema Isaacs Interview
Leanne Feris asked Cariema about her new cookbook, Modern Cape Malay Cooking, her writing process and life in Dubai.
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May 24, 20238 min read
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Vinette Ebrahim - Legend and Icon
Ingrid Jones asked the award-winning actor Vinette Ebrahim about her komvandaan (where she comes from) and got a few cheeky answers.
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Jun 1, 202210 min read
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Finding Your Thing: The New Mid-Life Crisis
From clothing to cooking Chantal Lascaris knows a little something about switching careers and finding your passion. This fashionista...
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Jul 2, 20214 min read
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A Little Red Wine In The Hood
“A Cabernet Sauvignon is the hill I would die on,” says wine lover Kwenzekile Hlongwane. This air traffic controller has turned her...
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Jun 9, 20213 min read
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Plant-Based Advocate Turns Passion Into Business
A health scare two years ago made serial entrepreneur Mira Weiner stop to rethink her life. Add in a pandemic and lockdown, and an...
Leanne Feris
Jan 27, 20215 min read
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Something’s Brewing…
Hajirah Dawray-Cassiem spotted a gap in the market and pursued it. For homemade brewed tea using whole spices, look no further than Queen...
Leanne Feris
Oct 26, 20204 min read
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Brew Mistress Turns Family Secret Into Budding Business
Growing up in Mdantsane township just outside of East London, Mpho Majeng used to watch – spellbound – as her grandmother magically...
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Aug 24, 20203 min read
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The Science Of Making Beer - A Woman's Touch
Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela’s brewing company Brewsters Craft has been hit hard by the first and second ban of alcohol sales during the South...
Leanne Feris
Aug 20, 20203 min read
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From Shame To Acceptance: A Story Of Food, Politics And Religion
Veteran political journalist Karima Brown talks about her love for food, how she learnt to cook, and how her involvement with politics...
Yonga Balfour
Aug 14, 20204 min read
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Crafting A Flavour Journey With Gin
The South African craft gin scene is booming. And for someone as curious and passionate about gin as Sasha Naidoo, it’s only natural that...
Leanne Feris
Jun 19, 20204 min read
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Wait, Is Cake Not An Essential Item?
Many small business owners who have planned how to grow their business had to deal with the Coronavirus spanner in the works. Some had to...
Leanne Feris
Apr 1, 20203 min read
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In Conversation With Rita Zwane
Rita Zwane's grilled meat eatery, Imbizo Shisanyama, has become one of South Africa’s favourite hangouts. And this pioneering...
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Sep 15, 20193 min read
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