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Now these have largely been lifted an opportunity existed for kykNET\u2019s <em>In Die Sop,<\/em> with Bertus Basson, to breathe new life into the venue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>As South Africa\u2019s first \u201ctownship dinner theatre\u201d, Amazink was beloved by locals and tourists. It featured vibrant and soulful local rhythms woven through life stories on stage. The lockdown and travel restrictions abruptly silenced it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"left\" id=\"embed_ce3d08bb\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Amazink\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/3431\/6acc569922194f57978566b81a6179e0.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/210601d0f01f4ea1aa84dd6c1587e7ad.jpg\" title=\"Amazink.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Amazink.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">Eikestadnuus<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Amazink\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/3431\/6a91ae9187604cd18b7569a4ca68e2a9.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6e99e3c3d08e40ae8023a175096eec3c.jpg\" title=\"Amazink \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Amazink <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">Eikestadnuus<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Amazink\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/3431\/774910c6edda4a2c84c743faa12c94e9.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e5c71c82b4684abaa27c57c6a5a10e59.jpg\" title=\"The menu celebrates local tastes, with grilled chicken, pap, spicy chakalaka and coleslaw. Photo: Sihle James\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">The menu celebrates local tastes, with grilled chicken, pap, spicy chakalaka and coleslaw. Photo: Sihle James<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">Eikestadnuus<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Basson has been involved with Amazink from its very early days. So it was a happy return to work for him and his team, and particularly with the Amazink crew pursuing a new concept that fits in squarely with today\u2019s needs\u2009\u2013\u2009for leisure, entertainment and interaction over excellent local cuisine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">As one drives up Masithandane Road, a mural by local artist Ley Mboramwe graces the front of the building. At the door African beats beckon one in.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Chef Noxolo Klaas said it was a privilege to have Basson and his team here. \u201cThey looked at Amazink with fresh eyes and spotted opportunities. We can\u2019t wait to share our local hospitality with everyone!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>The menu celebrates local tastes, with grilled chicken, pap, spicy chakalaka and coleslaw. 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