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Articles of interest which we write from time to time about our industry, trends and nice-to-know things which we believe you would love to hear about.

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BraaiBuddy

HERITAGE DAY: The One Holiday We All Understand

It’s Heritage Day. The public holiday where every South African pauses to ask the same question: “So… what’s on the fire?”
Because let’s be honest — while other nations wave flags or watch parades, we grab tongs. The neighbour’s already testing wors at 10:30am, your uncle is arguing about rugby next to a cooler box, and somewhere in the background a boerewors roll is making peace between cousins who fought over the TV remote last week.

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11/09/2025
Charcoal grill with sausages and burgers outdoors.
BBQ

From Suburbs to Shisanyamas: The Surprising Story of the Kettle Braai

Picture this: It’s the 1950s in suburban Chicago. A metalworker named George is staring at a floating ocean buoy and thinking, “This could cook a mean steak.”
Sounds bizarre? It is. But it’s also the true origin story of the kettle braai—an invention that travelled 13,000 km and somehow became more at home in a Joburg backyard than in its American birthplace.

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21/07/2025
Outdoor fire pit with burning logs on patio.
conversation starter

The Evolution of Fire: From Cave to Courtyard

Think about it. Some of your wisest moments have happened perched on a bar chair—debating politics, planning holidays you won’t book, or giving unsolicited parenting advice to someone who didn’t ask. The Vredendal Bar Chair is here to elevate those moments—literally. Strong, local, no-fuss design with a wood seat that’s curved like it’s been listening all along.

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14/07/2025
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bar chairs

70cm Above the Ground Is Where All the Best Life Decisions Happen

Think about it. Some of your wisest moments have happened perched on a bar chair—debating politics, planning holidays you won’t book, or giving unsolicited parenting advice to someone who didn’t ask. The Vredendal Bar Chair is here to elevate those moments—literally. Strong, local, no-fuss design with a wood seat that’s curved like it’s been listening all along.

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07/07/2025
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The Secret Language of Kitchen Design

Every good kitchen follows a set of unspoken rules. Nothing’s written down, but we all know them: counters must line up, drawers shouldn’t get stuck halfway, and whatever you add had better not block the bin. There’s a rhythm to how a kitchen moves—from chopping to chatting to chucking things in a drawer and hoping for the best.

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30/06/2025
shelving, white shelving, supawood shelving, pvc edging
Fire Pits

Why Portable Braais and Fire Pits Are the New Must-Haves This Winter

Portable braais and fire pits are trending in South Africa — here’s why. From the budget-friendly BlazeBuddy to the dual-purpose FestiveForge, this gear is made for real homes, real fires, and real flavour.
There’s something magical about lighting a fire when you weren’t planning to.

A sunny Saturday turns into an impromptu get-together. A flask of coffee becomes a boerewors roll and a story shared under the trees. And somewhere in the middle of it all, someone says, “We

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16/06/2025
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