That staple of church bazaars, the humble koeksister, is finally getting the recognition it deserves. A 2m-high statue of the syrupy confection, with its trademark twist, is to be unveiled in the ...

I was born in Pittsburgh and raised on a steady diet of “Brady Bunch” reruns, Barbies and TV dinners, with the occasional 10-course Chinese banquet thrown in. My husband, Glenn, grew up in ...

While you can easily buy them at the shops, making your own homemade koeksisters are just so much more satisfying. This traditional koeksister recipe will be a hit with your family this long weekend.

The Koeksister Milk Tart Cheesecake is a clever combination of flavours and textures. Picture: Delila de Derros Viljoen. www.yourfoodblog.com A creamy, syrupy twist on local favourites — the ...

Spattering oil and the irresistible sweet aroma of the traditional delicacy, the koeksister was the order of the day in the Company's Garden on Sunday when the South African Chefs Association and ...

Being a vegetarian I never imagined that I would find myself (happily) plating 12 dishes of a braised sheep’s head and fried chicken feet. But these are the kinds of delicacies you end up serving if ...

Cape Town - The Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria has a new feature that will get social media enthusiasts and sweet treat aficionados very excited. A concrete bench in the shape of a koeksister has ...

So what happens when you put cheese inside a deep-fried, crispy and syrupy koeksister? A burst of flavours that not everyone may find digestible. A beloved South African dessert, the koeksister is ...

After many failed attempts at dough-rolling, I made decent-looking, braided and ribboned koeksisters. I ended up with koeksisters that were soft, slightly crispy, sweet, and fragrant. I’m a sucker for ...

The ongoing cheesy koesister trend has sparked a lively debate among South Africans, splitting opinions into two camps: those who question, "Why would you create such an abomination?" and those who ...

On Saturday 13 September, Arno Arpin – fondly known as 'Mr Koeksister' and a beloved figure in Cape Town's Goodwood community – sadly passed away at the age of 73. For many years, Oom Arno was a ...