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KRUGER SHALATI, EXECUTIVE CHEF VUSI MBATHA AND CULINARY TEAM WIN PRESTIGIOUS GASTRONOMY TOURISM AWARD

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 20, 2026

October 2026 – Kruger Shalati and Executive Chef Vusi Mbatha and his culinary team won “Best in Gastronomy Tourism for Fine & Casual Dining” at the South African-initiated Gastronomy Tourism Awards in Durban last evening. The recognition adds to a wonderful month of celebration for Kruger Shalati, following the Train on the Bridge securing two...

A culinary coup for Kruger Shalati: Chef Wandile Mabaso joins Vusi Mbatha for two nights in the Kruger National Park, SOUTH AFRICA

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 4, 2026

For just two nights this November, Kruger Shalati will host the next chapter in the Motsamayi Chef Collaboration, bringing acclaimed South African chef Wandile Mabaso once again together with Executive Chef Vusi Mbatha. Taking place on 27 and 28 November 2026, the event brings together destination dining, luxury accommodation, and game viewing at Kruger Shalati,...

SASKO INVITES SOUTH AFRICANS TO NAME THE 12 OFFICIAL SANDWICHES OF SA

VirtualPulseNewsSeptember 22, 2026

South Africa recognises 12 official languages, each one a marker of who the country is and where its people come from. This Heritage Month, SASKO is asking the country to give the same kind of recognition to something eaten in almost every South African home but rarely celebrated as heritage: the sandwich. Every September, South...

Kota Festival Serves Up More Than A Meal-It’s A Taste Of Culture, Sport And Township Opportunity

VirtualPulseNewsSeptember 11, 2026

Tana Malinga The aroma of a proudly loaded kota may draw the crowd, but behind every toasted slice of bread, generous filling and irresistible bite lies a much bigger story, one of culture, creativity, entrepreneurship and opportunity. That story took centre stage at the Kota Festival Conference, hosted at the Market Photo Workshop Auditorium in...

Soweto Kota Festival Returns-Bigger, Boulder And Served With Extra Flavour

VirtualPulseNewsAugust 24, 2026

Tana Malinga If there is one place where a Kota stops being just a sandwich and becomes a full-blown celebration, it is Soweto and this September, the township is preparing to serve it hot, loaded and with plenty of attitude. The Soweto Kota Festival returns to the Elkah Cricket Oval in Rockville on 5 and...

Soweto Biggest Kota Cravings Is Back And This One Is Going To Be Hard To Resist

VirtualPulseNewsAugust 10, 2026

Tana Malinga Two days. Dozens of kota creations. Live music. Big township energy. And enough delicious temptation to make even the strongest-willed foodie surrender. There are food festivals and then there is the Soweto Kota Festival. On 5 and 6 September 2026, the Elkah Cricket Oval in Rockville will once again become the ultimate destination...

More than chicken: How kfc is quietly serving hope, opportunity and africa’s future

VirtualPulseNewsJuly 3, 2026

Tana Malinga Walk into any KFC restaurant and you’ll probably leave with a bucket of chicken. But behind every order lies something far more meaningful, a story of opportunity, hope and lives being transformed.Across South Africa and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, KFC is proving that its biggest product isn’t what’s on the menu, but...

FIRE, FLAVOUR AND FULL-ON VIBES AS ROCOMAMAS FIREWINGS CHALLENGE ENDS IN EPIC JOHANNESBURG SHOWDOWN

VirtualPulseNewsMay 17, 2026

Tana Malinga Tana Malinga Johannesburg turned up the heat this week as the wildly popular Firewings Challenge by RocoMamas came to a blazing finish with an electric grand finale at Pineslopes on 13 May 2026. For weeks, Mzansi’s bravest spice lovers packed out RocoMamas stores across the country, all chasing one mission, survive 10 fiery...

THE KOTA FESTIVAL TOUR IS BACK AND IT STARTS IN THE EAST RAND THIS MARCH AT BENONI, GAUTENG

VirtualPulseNewsJanuary 29, 2026

THE KOTA FESTIVAL TOUR IS BACK AND IT STARTS IN THE EAST RAND THIS MARCH AT BENONI, GAUTENG IMAGES SUPPLIED BY: TANA MALINGA The wait is over, and the craving is real. The Kota Festival Tour is officially back, and it kicks off where Kota love runs deep, the East Rand. The Eastrand Kota Festival...

WHITE STAR MAKES A POWERFUL COMEBACK TO KZN WITH HEARTFELT HOMECOMING CAMPAIGN

VirtualPulseNewsDecember 8, 2025

South Africa’s most loved and trusted maize meal brand, White Star, proudly announces its much-anticipated return to KwaZulu-Natal with a vibrant and deeply meaningful campaign titled “Own Your Shine.” This initiative is more than just a brand relaunch; it is a heartfelt celebration of the rich culture, food traditions, and strong community spirit that define...

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KRUGER SHALATI, EXECUTIVE CHEF VUSI MBATHA AND CULINARY TEAM WIN PRESTIGIOUS GASTRONOMY TOURISM AWARD

A culinary coup for Kruger Shalati: Chef Wandile Mabaso joins Vusi Mbatha for two nights in the Kruger National Park, SOUTH AFRICA

SASKO INVITES SOUTH AFRICANS TO NAME THE 12 OFFICIAL SANDWICHES OF SA

Kota Festival Serves Up More Than A Meal-It’s A Taste Of Culture, Sport And Township Opportunity

Soweto Kota Festival Returns-Bigger, Boulder And Served With Extra Flavour

Soweto Biggest Kota Cravings Is Back And This One Is Going To Be Hard To Resist

More than chicken: How kfc is quietly serving hope, opportunity and africa’s future

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