We are thrilled to announce that BLACK MAMBA has earned a coveted spot on the Fast Company 2023 Brands That Matter list. This prestigious recognition underscores our dedication to social action, sustainability, inclusivity, and, of course, fun! Out of thousands of applications, we feel honoured to stand among the 165 global brands acknowledged for their positive impact and innovation. Fast Company: Where Business, Technology & Design Converge Fast Company, a monthly American business magazine founded in 1995 by Alan Webber, stands as a beacon for forward-thinking individuals and companies. With a mission to ‘chronicle the future of business’, the...
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When we look back at where it all began, it's hard to believe the incredible journey that Black Mamba has been through over the years. Our story started in 2010, quite literally from the back of Claudia and Joe’s kitchen. Little did we know back then that our passion for creating unique flavours while supporting rural communities and treading lightly on the planet would lead us on the amazing path we are today. Our very first breakthrough came at the Bushfire Festival in 2010. Claudia and Joe cooked 420 bottles of our Cayenne Chilli sauce, which were all snatched up...
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Black Mamba has always taken pride in being an earth-friendly business, and ensuring that our factory processes and procedures are as sustainable as possible. However, we believe that it's essential to go above and beyond for Mother Earth. So, we've decided to take a big step forward in our commitment to the environment!Starting on #MandelaDay this year, for every overseas shipment of our products that goes out into the world, we will be planting five trees, and hoping to increase this number while we increase our footprint in the world. We are stepping up our game to offset the CO2...
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The great thing about our Black Mamba organic, fairtrade chilli sauces is that you can enjoy them in so many amazing recipes. Sure, they're great on tacos, and epic on pizza, but there are a bunch of incredibly tasty ways to use it in cooking and baking (and even drinks!) that you might not have thought of at all before. So, to serve as inspiration next time you reach for a bottle of your favourite hot sauce from Eswatini, here are a few unexpected Iand delicious!) ways to put Black Mamba on everything: FISHY THINGS Spicy Kiwi & Jalapeño Granita...
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 The Dirty Dozen is a list of fruits and vegetables that are known to be heavily sprayed with pesticides. The list is compiled by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), an environmental advocacy organisation. The EWG's Dirty Dozen list for 2023 includes: Strawberries Spinach Kale, collard, and mustard greens Peaches Pears Nectarines Apples Grapes Bell and hot peppers Cherries Blueberries Green beans How do you land on the #DirtyDozen list? The EWG's Dirty Dozen list is based on a number of factors, including the amount of pesticides used on each crop, the toxicity of those pesticides, and the frequency with...
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 Mother’s Day Greenest Giveaway is a collaboration between Black Mamba, Darling Brew and Hotel Verde Cape Town - all environmentally conscious brands that want to spoil one lucky Earth mother, while treading lightly on Mother Earth. Let’s spoil mom without spoiling the planet and shower the woman who cares for you with gifts from brands that care about our world.  THE AMAZING PRIZES (to the value of R5000+) 💚 1 x Night's stay at Hotel Verde Cape Town (double room & picnic included)💚 1 x DB Winter Hoodie 💚 1 x Mixed Case of Tjaila Beer Shandy 💚 1 x...
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