Thilivhali Mash Mugwena, who learned to cook after her mother fell ill, has published her own cookbook, according to Sowetan. The report describes how her early experience of cooking for her family developed into a passion centred on heritage and home cooking, culminating in the release of her book.

The article from IOL highlights six quick and budget-friendly winter meals that can be made using sardines, celebrating the culinary traditions associated with the KZN Sardine Run. It aims to inspire readers to incorporate the flavors of Durban's coastal cuisine into their cooking, regardless of the season.

Health-e News has published a photo feature as part of its Hungry for Change series, documenting what food insecurity looks like on the plates of South African families. Community journalists asked people to show their actual meals, which range from pap and spinach to chicken and bread shared among a household of 12, while a Free State school meal of samp, beans and vegetables may be a child's main meal of the day. Registered dietitian Helen Donkin from the Association for Dietetics in South Africa analysed the meals.

According to Health-e News, children are indicating that there is a problem with their diets, as cheap, ultra-processed foods have become the most affordable and accessible options for struggling families. This trend raises concerns about the nutritional quality of food available to children.

A community in Delft, Cape Town, has rallied behind a local chef and his family after a fire at the Delfi restaurant, according to TimesLIVE. A BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign has been launched to reward the chef, described as a 'hero', for what the community calls a selfless act carried out during the incident. The campaign aims to provide financial support to him and his family as they recover from the fire.

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