Modern, accessible recipes reflect our diverse cultural heritage and vibrant peoples. Situated at the foot of a continent teeming with culinary diversity, South Africa is home to a host of different cultures.

Now leading South African foodie and bestselling author Phillippa Cheifitz provides a tempting sampler of the rich variety of our culinary tradition in South Africa Eats. Phillippa has asked 13 of SA’s leading foodies, from Dorah Sitole to Mariana Esterhuizen, about their family history, roots and influences – and, most importantly, for a few of their favourite recipes.