Jan Braai Biography

Jan Braai, whose real name is Jan Scannell, is driven by a passion for braai, or South African barbecue. In 2007, he launched the National Braai Day initiative, aiming to foster a national celebration centered on the shared activity of cooking over fire that unites all South Africans across racial, linguistic, gender, and economic divides. His dedication to uniting the nation through this tradition is evident in his media presence, including a television show dedicated to this culinary pursuit.