Mokgadi Itsweng
Although she grew up surrounded by agri-food entrepreneurs, chef Mokgadi Itsweng initially worked in advertising before reinventing herself in the world of socially conscious cuisine. Food writer, stylist, and restaurateur, Mokgadi has become an activist. Behind her colorful plant-based dishes, deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, lies a powerful mission: to reconnect South Africans with their […]
Xoliswa Ndoyiya
“Do you know how to cook isiXhosa dishes?”It was by answering “yes” to this question from Nelson Mandela that chef Xoliswa Ndoyiya’s life changed overnight. For 22 years, from Madiba’s release from prison until his death in 2013, the woman affectionately known as Sis’Xoli was more than just a chef—she was the beating heart of […]
Food XX Africa
In 2018, in South Africa, Studio H, a culinary design company, launched Food XX Africa with the aim of celebrating and spotlighting women working in food-related sectors across the continent. Beyond the biological marker, “XX” is a nod to modern feminism—a sign of connection between women, a mark of resistance, and a visual symbol of […]