Traditional South African sauces
Traditional South African sauces include blatjang (a fruity chutney), peri peri, smoky braai sauce, hot sauce and sweet chilli. Die Bees makes eight, from Bees Lekker warm sous to Meebos Blatjang, plus the Die Groot 6 gift set.
Last updated 24 October 2026 · by the Die Bees® team
Shop the Die Bees South African sauces.
South African sauces are made for the table and the braai: for dipping, basting, marinating and finishing. This guide explains the main styles and which Die Bees sauce fits each.
The eight Die Bees sauces
| Sauce | Style |
|---|---|
| Meebos Blatjang chutney | Fruity, sweet-and-tangy blatjang made with Cape meebos and peaches |
| Knoffel Peri Peri garlic peri peri sauce | Creamy, fiery garlic peri peri, for marinating or the table |
| Rokerige Braaisous smoky braai sauce | Rich and smoky, for grilling or dipping |
| Bees Lekker warm sous hot sauce | Red chillies, garlic and vinegar, with a kick of heat |
| Wilde Kruie wild herb sauce | Wild-herb sauce with a rich, earthy flavour |
| Jalapeno Bederf jalapeño sauce | Creamy and piquant jalapeño sauce with a slight kick |
| Soet Rissie sweet chilli sauce | Sweetness with a mild spicy kick |
| Die Groot 6 sauce gift set | Six sauces in one gift set |
Pairing sauce with spice
Season first, sauce last. Our traditional South African spices go on before cooking, and the sauce goes on at the end or on the table.
Our sauces
Wilde Kruie
R45
Questions people ask
What are traditional South African sauces?
Common styles are blatjang (a fruit chutney), peri peri, smoky braai sauce, hot sauce and sweet chilli sauce. Die Bees makes all of these.
How much are Die Bees sauces?
Each single sauce is R45. The Die Groot 6 gift set with six sauces is R249.