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Come meet and make new friends from the wider African family while you enjoy African Braai. Meet your Ubuntu committee members and put faces to the names.
The African braai is a cultural phenomenon that reflects the continent’s history, unity and resilience. Whether you’re in Africa or halfway across the globe, Africans take the event to savour the flavours, stories, and warmth of the braai tradition.