Biography

Makhosi Mahlangu is a multifaceted individual known for his contributions in multiple fields including academia, culinary arts and food advocacy. Makhosi Mahlangu's work combines culinary expertise, academic knowledge and a passion for cultural preservation, making him a notable figure in the realm of food science and traditional African cuisine.

Publications

  1. Can insects save humanity?"Published in the African Journal for Rural Development
  2. Our Food, OurHeritage,  Our Future, published on the 30th of October 2020. A traditional African cookbook written by Makhosi Mahlangu in collaboration with numerous food authors
  3. African Kale, published on the 17th of June 2022. A book written by Makhosi Mahlangu and Paulin Maviya
  4. ZIMVAC Rural Livelihoods Assessment Technical Report 2023, Kembo G, Mangwiro I, Nyadenga P, Macheka L, Kairiza T, Chopera P, Dembedza M, Manhokwe S, Mahlangu M and Mavhunga Y
  5. Macherera, M, Mahlangu M ., Moyo, I., Chichinye, A., and Kativhu, T. (2023). The impacts of COVID-19 on the Traditional African Food and Beverage Expo at the Amagugu International Heritage Center, Zimbabwe. In COVID, Tourist destinations and prospects for Recover: Volume three: A South African and Zimbabwean Perspective (pp39-51). Cham: Springer International Publishing
  6. Musidzaramba, T.J., Mvumi, B.M., Nyanga, L.K., Kadzere, I., Kiboi, M, *Mahlangu, M* and Macheka, L.(2025). Nutritional profiling and food safety of raw and value-added food products of sorghum and millets in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Cogent Food and Agriculture 11(1), 2461728