Yesterday was Heritage Day in South Africa, but it was also National Braai Day! Here’s what some of our local zalebs had on the grill yesterday…

HAYLEY OWEN

What is your favorite thing about a South African braai?

It’s an excuse to get the family and friends together, usually for a day outside in the sun.

What do you like to braai?

Wors and Ribs!

A braai isn’t complete without…

…braai broodjies! I only recently discovered them and they are DELICIOUS!

ZAKEEYA PATEL

What do you like to braai?

Meat!

A braai isn’t complete without…

…meat…just joking! Spicy Chakalaka, Mrs Balls and my mum’s delicious potato salad.

What is your favourite thing about a South African braai?

The men cook for a change!

What do you like to braai?

MEAT! Butternut, mielies, homemade veggie patti’s, spicy sausages, ribs…

WANDILE MOLEBATSI

What is your favorite thing about a South African braai?

I love our weather. There’s simply no better way to enjoy the sun we have in this glorious country without having a welcoming fire with some wors on the braai.

What do you like to Braai?

I love to braai wors. It’s quick, it’s South African and you can eat it while you stand by the braai.

No braai is complete without…

…friends. You can’t really say that you are having a braai without having friends there. It’s the ultimate afternoon chill. Some cold drinks, music, laughter and your friends – it’s the only way to enjoy a summers day.

KOPE MAKGAE

What is your favorite thing about a South African braai?

My favourite thing about a braai is that it brings people together and temporarily turns enemies into friends.

What do you like to braai?

I like to braai lamb, full body…depends on the budget of course, mara spit braai is number one!

No braai is complete without…

…complimentary beverages…a nice cold beer always goes down well!

Share your National Braai day stories with us – what did you get up to?

By Molife Kumona