What is Vegan?
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.
An individual who follows the diet or philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism.
Top Vegan Shops In South Africa
Fresh Earth Food Store – Emmarentia
Address: 103 Komatie St, Emmarentia, Johannesburg, 2195
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5PM ⋅ Opens 8AM Wed
Phone: 011 646 4404
Shop Vegan
Address: 591 Steve Biko Rd, Gezina, Pretoria, 8004
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 071 100 6154
Mary-Ann’s Emporium & Factory Shop
Address: House 1st Floor, Triangle, 1 Urtel Cres, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 PM ⋅ Opens 9 AM Wed
Phone: 021 856 2500
Mary-Ann’s Emporium & Factory Shop
Address: House 1st Floor, Triangle, 1 Urtel Cres, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 PM ⋅ Opens 9 AM Wed
Phone: 021 856 2500
The Sunshine Food Sprouting Co African Vegan Café
Address: 2 M61, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town, 8005
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 PM
Phone: 081 825 0925
Kaylee’s Eatery
Address: 147 N Reef Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2008
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 011 524 7603
Vegan Hippie Connection Market
Address: 25 Braeside Rd, Greenside, Randburg, 2193
Vegan Protein
Address: Uitsig Rd, Estate, Cape Town, 7806
Phone: 079 399 3520
Vegan Streetfood
Address: 79 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 5 PM Wed
Fruits & Roots
Address: Grosvenor Rd, Bryanston, Johannesburg, 2191
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 011 463 2928
Jackson’s Real Food Market & Eatery – Bryanston
Address: 300 Bryanston Dr, Bryanston, Sandton, 2191
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6:30 PM
Phone: 011 463 1598
What South African products are vegan?
The South African Plant-based Food Community
Fish-Style Fillets by The Fry Family Food Co.
Veggie Burgers by McCain.
Plant-Based Meatballs by The Fry Family Food Co.
Tender Flame Grilled Fillets by On The Greenside.
Beyond Burger Plant-based Patties by Beyond Meat.
Beyond Mince by Beyond Meat.
Beyond Sausage by Beyond Meat.
Is veganism popular in South Africa?
Vegan in South Africa
According to Google Trends data, South Africa is among the top 30 countries world-wide where veganism was most popular over the past 12 months. To be more precise, South Africa ranks in 23rd place. It is the only African country with a sizable vegan following.
Is South Africa vegan-friendly?
In fact, there’s plenty of vegan African food to be found in the continent’s traditional cuisines. It’s true that, in many African countries, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who’s even heard the word “vegan” before. [Note: South Africa is the exception to this rule.
How many vegans are in South Africa?
Red meat industry adviser Meissner says that veganism is limited to the affluent and middle class of South Africa. He says this group is estimated to be less than half a million, out of the nearly 60 million people in the country.
Which biscuits are vegan South Africa?
Bakers. Established in 1851, Bakers is one of South Africa’s oldest and best-loved producers of biscuits. Their vegan range includes Romany Tarte, Original Digestive, Ginger Nuts, Mini-Ginger Nuts, and Snacktime Golden Grain. You can find Bakers biscuits at most good food stores across South Africa.