KFC is revealing its secret recipe!
South Africans will finally know the secret to the Colonel's tasty chicken.
It is the best-kept secret in the fast food industry.
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Ever since the brand opened its first store doors, people have been hunting for the KFC chicken recipe.
We know there are 11 herbs and spices, but what are they?!
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According to KFC Africa, the wait is finally over.
But there's no such thing as a free lunch, and when things seem too good to be true, they usually are.
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At the start of October 2025, KFC posted the following on their social media:
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While it may seem like the real deal, it could be another clever marketing ploy or a tasty PR stunt.
Either way, we're invested!
KFC Africa’s Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, Grant Macpherson, spoke to IOL about the BIG reveal:
People have been asking us for years about our secret recipe. They’ve guessed, begged, and even tried to replicate it. Now, we believe it’s time to let the world in. Transparency can only strengthen our connection with our customers and with South Africa.
He also explained that they understand many people will wonder why KFC have decided to do this, and why now?
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According to Macpherson, everything will be explained on 8 October, which is TODAY!
Keeping their promise, KFC have posted a video with precise instructions:
🤭 Send your windows update screenshot and I just may surprise you🫶. pic.twitter.com/qSU0wxEp5B
— KFC South Africa (@KFCSA) October 8, 2025
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