During our township tour with Cape Capers CapeTownMagazine.com had lunch at Eziko Restaurant in the Langa Township, one of the finest examples of how to make a difference. By eating at Eziko you, besides having a great meal, contribute to the township of Langa!

Eziko Restaurant in the Langa Township, on Washington Street across from Tiger's Place, is linked to the Eziko Cooking and Catering School. The school was established in 1996 by Victor Mguqulwa. His mission was to do something about the high unemployment rate in Langa, by teaching them how they, in a sustainable way, can change their situation. Mguqulwa strongly believes in the theory 'do not give people the fish but rather teach them how to fish'.

This all resulted in an organization that provides people with life and career-orientated skills in cooking and catering, to help them find employment so can provide for themselves and their families.

Students are carefully selected to gain some basic experience in the Eziko Restaurant, which specializes in African traditional food. For lunch CapeTownmagazine.com had one portion of grilled chicken and a portion of lamb stew, both with samp (beans and corn kernels), vegetables and steamed traditional bread. And of course a jug of home made Ginger beer. Our verdict? Two Thumbs Up!

Eziko restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is one of the stops of tour operator Cape Capers. If you want to go to Eziko Restaurant by yourself, please contact the management for transport arrangements: + 27 (0) 21 694 0434.