Feature image source: Source: Soweto Kota Festival on Facebook
A trip to Soweto is incomplete without a taste of its mouth watering street food, or spykos. Of all the spykos treats to the try, the kota remains the unrivaled reigning queen of street food in Soweto.
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What is a kota you ask? Pronounced ‘Ko-Ta’, it is a stuffed quarter loaf sandwich. The staple ingredients include a generous serving of slap chips and condiments. Menus at local stores of extra stuffing’s are generally available which allows buyers to build their desired sandwiches.
Source: Soweto Kota Festival on Facebook
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If you’re wondering where to try this township delicacy, purchase your ticket to the annual Soweto Kota Festival, which will be taking place this year on 19 December, 2020 at the Soweto Cricket Oval in Rockville.
Tickets can be purchased at Computicket or through the Kota Festival social media platforms.
Families can look forward to music, performances and kids’ entertainment.
Follow the Soweto Kota Festival on Facebook and Instagram for more details.