In PTA with a craving for authentic South African cuisine? This comprehensive list of spots to visit for a lekker braai platter or spicy roti and curry will surely come in handy.

Zemara African Restaurant and Guest House (Arcadia)

A strong focus on eastern and central African cuisine is what can be discovered at Zemara. Tuck into starters like their boerewors (R50), or enjoy meals like their African-style Goat, Tripe, Saka Saka – vegetables and much more. Zemara is open from Monday to Sunday from 9am to 9.30pm.

 

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Savanna Restaurant (Arcadia)

From Talapia fish to fragrant joloff rice and plaintain, Savanna Restaurant gives you as authentic a South African experience as you’ll ever find. With friendly service from the door to the bar and delicious dishes prepared in the kitchen, Savanna Restaurant is certainly a place to be. The restaurants is open from Monday to Sunday from 9am to 10pm.

Heritage Lifestyle Restaurant (Arcadia)

Local wines paired with authentic local cuisine is what you’d find at Heritage Lifestyle Restaurant. The venue comes complete with great live entertainment from local artists serenading you with soulful instrumentals and vocals. Enjoy dishes like Ox livers with dumplings, giblets in a creamy sauce, ox kidney and more. The restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday from 8am to 10pm.

 

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Tshwane Lifestyle (Meyerspark)

Join in the vibrant festivities at Tshwane Lifestyle restaurant, a fan favourite among many. Enjoy dishes like Mogodu, beef or pork trotters, braai platters, tripe and more. They also serve beautiful sides of samp, home-made chakalaka and pap. The restaurant is open from Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 5pm and Thursday to Sunday from 12noon to 10pm.

 

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Halwas African Restaurant (Pretoria Central)

Tuck into aromatic and delectable East African cuisine at Halwas. Serving popular dishes like roti and curry, and tripe and trotters, Halwas aims to share their love for African cuisine with everyone. They also offer catering for special events and serve a buffet as well. If warm stews, 7 colour Sundays or curries aren’t your thing, fret not braai meat lovers, shisanyama is served here too! The restaurant is open from Monday to Saturday from 7am to 8pm and on Sunday from 7am to 7pm.

 

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