Южноафриканские шеф-повара Зола Нене и Нокс Маджи празднуют успехи друг друга на глобальной кулинарной сцене

‘Sisters in food’: Zola Nene celebrates Nokx Majozi's latest culinary milestone Updated | By Poelano Malema South African chefs Zola Nene and Noktula “Nokx” Majozi are celebrating each other’s achievements as they continue to showcase the country’s rich culinary heritage on global stages. South African cuisine is one of the country’s greatest cultural offerings, and chefs such as Nokuthula 'Nokx' Majozi and Zola Nene have continued to introduce international audiences to the diverse flavours and stories behind the food. Durban-born chef Nokx recently celebrated the launch of her first cookbook, 'The South African Cookbook', which explores recipes inspired by her love for African cuisine and South Africa’s diverse culinary heritage. The cookbook has also received support from fellow South African chef, Zola Nene, who took to social media to celebrate Nokx and her latest achievement. Sharing photographs of the pair together, Zola captioned the post: “Sisters in food.” Nene congratulated Nokx on the launch of her book, writing: “So excited to have shared this moment with my big sis @nokxmajozi 🥰 Her new book, The South African Cookbook is so beautifully written. Congratulations my sister, I’m so proud of you… and thank you for contributing to my book in such a special way too!” The two chefs also shared a special glimpse into the personal messages they wrote for each other in their respective cookbooks. In Nokx’s book, she wrote to Zola: “My dearest Zola, sisi ngiyabonga for inspiring me with your knowledge to share and celebrate our South African cuisine with the world. Keep cooking. Big love, Nokx.” Zola, meanwhile, wrote to Nokx: “My beautiful sister, you’re such an inspiration. I absolutely adore you, wishing you many simply delicious moments. Zola.” The photographs show the two chefs holding each other’s cookbooks - Nokx with Zola’s latest cookbook 'Simply More Zola' and Zola with 'The South African Cookbook'. Zola also showed her support for Nokx beyond the book launch, visiting her while she was working at Heirloom Restaurant where Nokx worked alongside chef Wesli Charls Jacobs. The pair prepared a meal that appeared to be thoroughly enjoyed by Zola. Nokx’s journey from Durban to the world Nokx spoke to Time Out Durban about the journey that took her from South Africa to international kitchens. After graduating, she began her career at Riverside Hotel in Durban. Her career took a major turn when she heard that Disney World in Florida was looking to appoint South African chefs to showcase the country’s dishes to international audiences. Nokx was selected for the opportunity, giving her a chance to introduce South African cuisine to diners abroad. Her cooking journey later took her to France and London, where she has spent the past 24 years cooking and building her career. Speaking to about the inspiration behind 'The South African Cookbook', Nokx said her travels as a chef made her realise that there was a gap in how South African food was represented internationally. “I travelled around the world as a chef and realised there weren't many books talking about South African food. People know our wines, but they don't really know our food. That inspired me to write this book,” she tells Time Out Durban. For Nokx, the book is about much more than recipes. “I wanted to introduce our culture, our diversity and tell our story through food," she told the publication. The chef has also highlighted some of her favourite South African dishes, including bunny chow, samosas, and many more. Read the rest of Nox’s interview here. Zola’s own global culinary journey Zola has also built an impressive career both in South Africa and internationally. The chef has worked in England and was previously a resident chef on the Expresso Morning Show on SABC 3. She has also authored cookbooks, 'Simply Delicious', 'Simply Zola', 'Simply Seven Colours', and 'Simply More Zola'. Her achievements have taken her onto international platforms, including the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, where she won Best in the World in the TV category. In 2020, she also appeared on 'Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted', joining British chef Gordon Ramsay to cook and showcase South African flavours. From Durban to Disney World, France, London and international television screens, Nokx and Zola are among the chefs helping to tell South Africa’s story through food, and celebrating each other along the way. Show's Stories - Wrapping up Women’s Month in style with She Heals She Leads AfricaWhat better way to wrap up Women’s Month than by celebrating sisterhood, l… Carol Ofori 1 day, 5 hours ago - LISTEN: "We never expected this": Durban mother's heartbreak as daughter goes missing after Nepal floodsLinda shared the heartbreaking moment she realised her daughter was missin… East Coast Breakfast 1 day, 11 hours ago