Chante Hohip31 March 2025 | 10:59

Mzansi’s finest foodies, chefs to shine at South Africa Restaurant Awards

Food lovers, you have until midnight on Friday to get your votes in for the SA Restaurant Awards.

Mzansi’s finest foodies, chefs to shine at South Africa Restaurant Awards

Photo: Unsplash/Fabrizio Magoni

702’s Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Jordan Kensington of the World Restaurant Awards Group.

Listen below:

The second annual South Africa Restaurant Awards take place on Monday (7 April) in Sandton. 

Operated by the World Restaurant Awards Group, the highly anticipated event spotlights the country’s very best. 

From the top restaurants and bars to the professionals making waves in the industry, the awards are solely based on public participation, from the nominations right down to who takes home the big prize.

“You have people who spend their hard-earned cash to go into those restaurants, the consumers, to decide. 
– Jordan Kensington, World Restaurant Awards Group

This year’s awards include a new category, Best Cooking Show, showcasing how far food reaches and its impact. 

The likes of ‘Ready, Steady Cook’, ‘MasterChef SA’, ‘Ultimate Braai Master’ and many more are up for the award.

“... cooking is not just about going to restaurants, it’s also about experimenting at home and seeing what you can cook for yourself and your family.” 
– Jordan Kensington, World Restaurant Awards Group

The SA Restaurant Awards will be broadcast on the streaming platform VooVix TV.

Voting is still open and will close at midnight on 31 March. 

Find out how to cast your vote on the SA Restaurant Awards website here. 

You have until midnight on Friday to get your votes in for the SA Restaurant Awards.

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the discussion.