As the cost of living continues to put pressure on household budgets, many South Africans are rediscovering the value of humble foods that have fed generations.
The rising cost of living has many South African families thinking differently about what goes into the shopping trolley.
With food, electricity and household expenses continuing to climb, plenty of people are returning to the simple dishes that filled family tables for generations.
These meals are affordable, filling and packed with memories that remind us why they never really went out of style.
For many households, maize meal porridge remains the first choice. Known as “isidudu” in isiXhosa, it has always been one of the country's most dependable staples.
