Dalene Sylvester, known as Chef D at her newly launched eatery, Kasi Kombuis. Picture: Nigel Sibanda Chef D has turned her love for food into a thriving business with the launch of Kasi Kombuis, a new African cuisine concept under her catering company, Laphezulu Catering & Events. The eatery officially opened on 2 February 2026 at Wakanda Village, Sandton Market, serving authentic South African comfort food while creating opportunities for youth employment and skills development.
The chef, whose real name is Dalene Sylvester, said her passion for cooking was inspired by her grandmother. “I was raised by my grandmother, and food is our love language, or was her love language. It subsequently became mine,” she said.
After eight months of juggling work and selling food, she launched her first business, Dalene’s Divine Catering, later rebranded as Laphezulu Catering & Events, which gave birth to Kasi Kombuis. Kasi Kombuis offers South African comfort food inspired by local culture and heritage. “So we cook home-cooked food, hearty meals, food that’s cooked with love.
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Definitely something that your grandmother cooked while you were growing up,” Chef D said. She added that the dishes are healthier versions of traditional meals.
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