The Insider SA Episode Synopsis: 13 October 2020
On The Insider SA this week, explore the theme of heritage and meet amazing people who are staying true to their roots through a variety of proudly South African stories. We catch up with some incredible people and visit some remarkable businesses who remain true to their South African heritage as we unearth how it’s used to make their offering unique.
Meeting Veteran Food Author Dorah Sitole
Dorah Sitole is a legendary name in South Africa’s food-loving community, having authored several prominent cookbooks, lent her name to many dishes, and has inspired thousands of chefs to take to developing their own recipes. Dorah’s work continues to define food circles in South Africa, and her name is still the defining standard of contribution and merit in the South African culinary scene.
Zolani and Arno Carstens explore heritage on the West Coast
We meet up Zolani Mahola and Arno Carstens on the west coast to experience the! Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Zolani and Arno were guided by Joram /Ubseb, who leads activities at !Khwa ttu. Joram introduces guests to both trails and guided experiences are designed to explore the history and heritage of the San; among local exhibits, the museum also offers a variety of digital media and further maintains community satellites across the Kalahari that helps San communities curate their own archives and engage globally. For Zolani and Arno, the tour is a fascinating opportunity to engage with the last hunter-gatherer society and a First People of South Africa – who, like both talented artists, expresses much through art, performance, and music.
Exploring La Bruyere Farm’s Geodome
Situated against the Witzenberg mountain range near Tulbagh in the Western Cape – and less than one hour from Cape Town – La Bruyere farm is 222 hectares which hosts grape vineyards and winter crops; but visitors from afar are driven to this destination for another reason. Perched atop the shoreline, the La Bruyere Geodome is a modern construction that wistfully blends into nature and encourages guests to enjoy a comfortable and luxurious stay among the sights and sounds of nature.
Ndlovu Youth Choir Continue To Push Boundaries
Since their humble beginnings in 2009, Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of the world’s most cherished choirs thanks to their unique arrangements and vocals, coupled with captivating choreography. Today, the Ndlovu Youth Choir has released several hit songs that have been enjoyed across the far reaches of the globe; and during the COVID-19 pandemic and our national lockdown, the group hasn’t slowed down at all – and has instead channelled their energy into innovative and exciting new avenues. From their own music studio, the Youth Choir continues to release exciting new songs.
Massimo’s serves up a taste of hope during lockdown
While navigating South Africa’s national lockdown has been challenging for many restaurant chains, Hout Bay local Massimo’s founded by Massimo and Tracy Orione, has stepped forward to assist other local enterprises and charities during this time. As Capitec Merchants, Massimo and Tracy combine their business savvy and charitable innovations with Capitec’s full support. Capitec offers point-of-sale payment solutions suited to businesses ready to take their next step forward, and empowers new merchants with free access to the Capitec Merchant Portal, where they can seek assistance with transactional and settlement queries. Capitec Merchants also benefit from benefit from personal aftersales service, competitive fees, free installation and training in how to manage their card machine, as well as 24/7 merchant support and free fraud-prevention training and fraud detection services.
Catch The Insider SA every Tuesday at 19:30 and the repeat every Saturday at 20:00 on SABC 3.