Accessibility Statement for Flavors of Mzansi
Flavors of Mzansi is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to provide equal access to information. This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to achieve and maintain accessibility.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Flavors of Mzansi is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Our Accessibility Measures
To support accessibility, Flavors of Mzansi takes the following measures:
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand the purpose and meaning of different parts of the page.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images have descriptive alternative text to convey their content to users who cannot see them. For example, an image of boerewors will have the alt text "Close-up of grilled boerewors, a traditional South African sausage."
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background to make it easier for users with low vision to read the content.
- Resizable Text: Users can resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Clear and Simple Language: We strive to use clear and simple language to make our content easier to understand for everyone.
- Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to help users understand how to fill them out.
- Consistent Navigation: We maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout the website to help users find what they are looking for.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA attributes where necessary to provide additional information to assistive technologies and improve the accessibility of dynamic content.
Specific Accessibility Considerations
We have addressed the following specific accessibility concerns:
- Ensuring all content is accessible via keyboard navigation.
- Providing alternative text for all meaningful images.
- Using sufficient color contrast between text and background.
- Structuring content with semantic HTML.
- Providing clear labels and instructions for form fields.
Accessibility Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Flavors of Mzansi. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website.
You can contact us in the following ways:
- Email: accessibility@flavorsofmzansi.co.za
- Phone: +27 55 894 0496
- Postal Address: Accessibility Team, Flavors of Mzansi, 12 Koeberg Road, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Flavors of Mzansi, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions.
- Third-party Content: Some of our content is provided by third parties, and we may not have full control over its accessibility. We are working with these third parties to improve the accessibility of their content.
- Older Content: Some of our older content may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA. We are gradually updating this content to improve its accessibility.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
Flavors of Mzansi is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Latest versions of screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
- Latest versions of web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
Assessment Approach
Flavors of Mzansi assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can submit a formal complaint to the South African Human Rights Commission.
Date of Statement
This statement was created on 20 October 2026.
Updates to This Statement
We will update this accessibility statement as needed to reflect our ongoing efforts to improve accessibility. We encourage you to check back periodically for updates.
This accessibility statement applies to all content on the Flavors of Mzansi website (www.flavorsofmzansi.co.za).
Our commitment to accessibility is ongoing, and we appreciate your support in helping us make Flavors of Mzansi accessible to everyone.