If you’re a South African expat longing for a taste of home, you’re in for a treat. Nothing evokes memories of festive bazaars and family gatherings quite like koeksisters. This…
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The classic koeksister is a traditional South African dessert made from braided dough that has been deep fried and soaked in syrup. It is a delicious treat that is commonly…
At FinGlobal, the topic of tradition is often raised, especially with our clients who don’t want to become, for want of a better word, rootless. While emigration is exciting in…
The history of the koeksister The word koeksister is of Dutch origin, from the word ‘koek’, which literally means a wheat flour confectionery and is also the origin of the…
South Africa is renowned for having a “rainbow cuisine” consisting of a wide variety of flavours. So much of South Africa’s food is “home cooking” made from recipes that have…