Mama Africa Restaurant

30/09/2026

🍷 THIS FRIDAY | MAMA AFRICA x DEKKERSVLEI 🌍✨

Something special is being uncorked at Mama Africa this Friday! 🥂

Yes… you read that right — White Pinotage! Made from South Africa’s iconic Pinotage grape, but crafted into a fresh, elegant white w**e with beautiful notes of pear, peach and citrus.

Come experience this unique South African w**e alongside the flavours, rhythms and energy of Mama Africa.

This Friday | 2 October
📍 Mama Africa, 178 Long Street, Cape Town

Mama Africa x Dekkersvlei — where African flavours meet pioneering Cape w**e.

21/09/2026

HERITAGE WEEK | WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Before the lights, the music, the laughter and the countless plates of African food shared around our tables, there was simply a dream. To create a place where Africa could be celebrated through food, culture and connection.

Since 1995, Mama Africa has welcomed guests from Cape Town and around the world.

This week, we're opening the Mama Africa archives and taking you on a journey through 30+ years of stories, people, flavours and memories.

And we want YOU to be part of it.

Do you have a Mama Africa memory? A favourite night? A special celebration? A photograph from years gone by?

Share it with us. 🧡

09/08/2026

Happy Women’s Day and month from Mama Africa!

Celebrating the strength, beauty, resilience and power of women across Africa and the world. 🧡

May you always walk boldly in your power.

CapeTown

30/07/2026

The heartbeat of Africa is calling. ❤️🌍

This weekend, gather around Mama's table and experience the warmth, rhythm and soul of the continent.

From bold Pan-African flavours and handcrafted cocktails to the beat of our live marimba band, every moment is a celebration of African culture.

Come hungry.
Leave dancing.
Return with stories.

📍178 Long Street, Cape Town
🎶 Live entertainment every night
🍽️ Authentic Pan-African cuisine
🥁 Where strangers become family.

Reserve your table and let Mama welcome you home.

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16/07/2026

A VOICE OF HISTORY.

A STORY OF FREEDOM.

This Saturday, 18 July, we are honoured to welcome Dede Kgotso Ntsoelengoe as a special guest speaker at the Madiba Legacy Weekend.

A former political activist and Robben Island ex-political prisoner, Dede now serves as Manager of the ILM Unit at Robben Island Museum, helping preserve and share the history of one of South Africa's most significant heritage sites.

Through his lived experience, storytelling and deep historical insight, he continues to share the lessons of Robben Island and speak on freedom, democracy, human rights and social justice.

Join us for an evening of heritage, culture, cuisine and powerful storytelling as we honour the legacy of Tata Madiba.

Saturday, 18 July
Madiba Legacy Weekend
R750 per person

Limited spaces available. Pre-booking essential.

[email protected]
WhatsApp: 074 483 9059

Visit our main grid for the full Madiba Legacy Weekend experience.

15/07/2026

A legacy. A table. A celebration of Ubuntu. ♥️

Join us for the Madiba Legacy Weekend, 17–19 July, for an unforgettable celebration of African culture, cuisine and the spirit of Tata Madiba.

R750 per person | Pre-booking essential

Visit our main grid for the full experience and everything included.

Empowered by Robben Island.

[email protected]
WhatsApp: 074 483 9059

15/07/2026

23/06/2026

The heartbeat of Mama Africa isn’t just found on the plate - it’s in the rhythm of the band🪘✨

Across Africa, music has always been more than entertainment. It’s celebration, storytelling, connection, and community. When our marimba band fills the room with sound, they’re carrying on a tradition that has brought people together for generations.

We know the music can be lively (and yes, sometimes loud 😉), but that’s part of the experience. Mama Africa was created to celebrate the vibrant spirit of our continent - the flavours, the people, the dancing, and the music that moves us.

Some guests come for the food and stay for the rhythm. Others find themselves dancing before dessert arrives.

Tell us in the comments: What song instantly gets you on your feet? 💃🏾🕺🏿👇

19/06/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

A huge congratulations to Tiffany Price, the lucky winner of our Father’s Day Giveaway! 🥳✨

Thank you to everyone who entered, shared, tagged, and supported this campaign. We are incredibly grateful for our amazing community and for the incredible brands who partnered with us to make this prize possible.

A special thank you to:
🎁 whisk_y_business_bakery
🎁 Only Realty Property Group
🎁 Relax Spa | Fire & Ice! Cape Town
🎁 Aquila Safari

We love creating memorable experiences for our guests and followers, and this giveaway was no exception.

Congratulations once again, Tiffany! We can’t wait for you to enjoy your prize. ❤️