Braai day 2023 | South African Grilled meat on the Braai | Sosatie recipes | Open fire cooking
2824 September is Heritage Day in South Africa, also known as BRAAI DAY! We celebrate the day by remembering our diverse …
📅 Last updated: 02.01.2026
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
💬 What is Braai Day in South Africa?
Braai Day is celebrated on 24 September, which is also South Africa’s Heritage Day. It is a national day where people celebrate the country’s diverse cultural heritage by gathering around a “braai” (barbecue) to grill meat and socialize.
💬 What is a sosatie recipe?
A sosatie is a traditional South African kebab, often featuring marinated meat (like lamb or chicken) skewered with vegetables like onions and peppers. The recipe typically involves a sweet and savory marinade with ingredients like apricot jam, curry spices, and vinegar, which are then grilled over an open fire.
💬 How do you cook on a braai?
Cooking on a braai involves grilling meat and other foods over an open wood or charcoal fire. The key is to manage the heat by letting the flames die down to hot coals for even cooking, and to use proper techniques like turning the meat regularly and basting it with marinades like those used for sosaties.
💬 Why is 24 September a holiday in South Africa?
24 September is a public holiday in South Africa known as Heritage Day. It is a day to celebrate the nation’s rich and varied cultural heritage, and it has been popularly embraced as “Braai Day” to unite people around the shared tradition of open-fire cooking and grilling.
