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KFC has been part of Africa’s story since 1971, when the first restaurant opened in Johannesburg. Today, with more than 1,500 restaurants across 22 sub-Saharan countries, it stands as the continent’s leading quick service restaurant brand and home of the Original Recipe® fried chicken that millions love.

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Akhoma Qengqe, general manager of KFC Africa, with the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and Minister of Social Development, Sindisiwe Chikunga. Image supplied.

Doing finger-licking good: KFC Africa serves up its first-ever impact report

KFC Africa’s inaugural impact report, Impact, Served Daily, details the social and economic effects of its 1,573 restaurants across 22 sub-Saharan countries. 15 Jul 2026 Read more

KFC launches high-performance training camp for South Africa’s smallest cricketers to serve as the nation's backup team

As the Proteas Women head into the T20 World Cup looking to claim their first world title, some of South Africa’s tiniest players are training very hard to ensure they are well prepared for the call up as the nation’s back up team. 4 Jun 2026 Read more

KFC’s got beef. And it’s surprisingly saucy

Two legendary burger flavours face off in limited-time offer launching 2 June 2026. 2 Jun 2026 Read more

In 2025, KFC Add Hope open-sourced its entire child-feeding blueprint and invited Gen Z innovators to improve it. Image supplied.

How SA's young innovators help KFC Add Hope feed more children

Young South Africans can address the nation’s major challenges when equipped with the right tools, says Andra Nel, KFC Africa’s head of corporate affairs. During World Hunger Month, she reflected on how the Biggest Hunger Hack has helped address the country’s food insecurity crisis. 15 May 2026 Read more

KFC Add Hope goes live on Mr D

KFC Add Hope is now available on Mr D, providing customers with an easy method to help child-feeding programmes with each eligible order by adding an R2 donation at checkout. 12 May 2026 Read more