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Loyiso, also known as Roots in Kayamandi, has managed several successful food businesses in the township.

His first venture was a small chisa nyama stall, where meat is cooked on an open fire, which his cousin subsequently took over. In 2004, he…

Tembie runs a small takeaway food business close to the taxi rank in Kayamandi.

She learned how to cook traditional Xhosa food from her mother while growing up in the Eastern Cape. She sells amagwinya (also known as vetkoek) in the mornings, and…

Elsa Vogts presented a poster about her PhD research at the 2nd International Food Design Conference in New York City, USA, in 2015.

Elsa Vogts presented her PhD research at MuseumNext Australia in 2017 on the topic of exploring the foodways of the Kayamandi township as sociomuseological practice.

Manoli Chatzikyriakos and his wife planted the humble seed that blossomed into Mano’s Bakery in August 2014. The only wood-fired bakery in all of Stellenbosch and its nearest neighbours, this artisan bread wholesaler had its humble beginnings…

Jamestown Strawberry Festival 2016

YouTube video clip by René van Rooyen that gives the viewer a glimpse of the wonderful atmosphere at this popular festival

The Jamestown Strawberry Festival is a local festival held in November of every year. It’s a popular festival and showcases local talent and is famous for the vibrant cheerful atmosphere of the festival and community members. Interesting fact: Street…

Linda Isaacs makes curry bunnies for the annual Strawberry Festival held in November every year. The festival and the tasty meal are things to look forward to.

Daughter of Daphne Simons, Lee Sauls was brought up in a house where catering played a huge role. She is a skilled cook and can be contacted for catering purposes.