Power Talks Cape Town begins with a tour of Salt River and Voortrekker Road by Chef and Food Activist Jane Nshuti of Tamu by Jane. Participants will source ingredients from areas and suppliers making up the ecosystem and food supply chain, which services the migrant communities residing in these areas.
This route narrates the story of how certain areas of Cape Town have demarcations specific to particular African countries. The ingredients and types of cuisine sold reveal the migratory patterns that give rise to social, cultural and religious networks. These networks inform where, what and who finds home, support, community, etc. as a layer to the city’s spatial dynamics. We want to make visible the presence of this ecosystem and the lives that engender its dynamism and complexity.
In a collaborative cooking-session, Jane will facilitate a process of working with sourced ingredients to create a meal to be shared among the group.
