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R&K Essentials: Chaf-Pozi Soweto

Chaf-Pozi is more than just a grillhouse with a view: it’s a gathering space dedicated to serving fine cuts true Soweto shisa nyama style. Shisa nyama, which means “burn meat” in isiZulu, is a communal open-fire barbecue where meat is sold and grilled by the same vendor. It originated in South Africa’s black townships, like Soweto, which were planned ghettos for black workers during Apartheid, and still suffer from widespread economic and infrastructural problems.

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