Chaf Pozi

Chaf Pozi is a shisa nyama and beer garden at the corner of Kingsley Sithole Street and Nicholas Street, at the foot of the Orlando Towers in Orlando East, Soweto, in Gauteng, South Africa. The setting is one of Soweto's best-known landmarks: the decommissioned cooling towers, painted with murals and used for adventure activities, rise above the venue. Shisa nyama, meaning 'burn meat' in township slang, is a South African tradition in which meat is bought by weight and grilled to order over open fire, and Chaf Pozi is a well-known example. The crowd is a lively mix of Soweto locals, Johannesburg residents making the trip, tour groups visiting the Orlando Towers and international visitors, ranging from young adults to families during the day. Dress is casual and colourful, and there is no strict door policy. The atmosphere is festive and communal, with long tables, DJ music and sport shown on screens. The specialty is meat grilled to order, with beer and other drinks bought at the bar; prices are in the $$ range and are moderate by South African standards. Music comes from a DJ and typically mixes amapiano, house and popular South African hits, though the mix varies by day. Opening hours vary by season. In winter the venue runs Friday to Sunday until 02:00. In summer it opens Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 24:00 and Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00, with Monday and Tuesday by arrangement. No cover charge applies. Reservations are recommended for groups and busy weekends and can be made on +27 81 797 5756 or through bookings@chafpozi.co.za. Weekend afternoons are usually the liveliest, and match days draw crowds to the screens. Bottle-service culture is not the focus; the emphasis is on shared meat platters and rounds of drinks. Visitors are advised to travel by Uber or Bolt or with a guided tour, as public transport in the area at night is limited.