The gloves are coming off as fashion icon Seth Shezi and multi-media personality, Dineo Ranaka prepare to face off in the “Celebrity MasterChef South Africa” final.
The spin-off series started at the beginning of December with 12 beloved Mzansi cuisine-crazy personalities, who cooked up a storm in the “MasterChef” kitchen.
Singer-songwriter Holly Rey, actor Armand Aucamp, “Expresso” presenter Graeme Richards, pharmacist-turned-social-media sensation Sinoyolo Sif, fashion designer Mzukisi Mbane and legendary television personality Prim Reddy were some of the celebrity contestants who were eliminated over the weeks.
On January 4, Shezi and Ranaka will not only fight for the “MasterChef” bragging rights and the shiny trophy but will also bag R1 million prize money, which will see 50 percent donated to a worthy cause.
Along the way Shezi managed to raised an additional R20k for his charity, Ladles of Love, an NGO that serves healthy meals to thousands of displaced and destitute South Africans.
While he hopes to accumulate more funds for Ladles of Love in the daunting final, Ranaka is determined to dazzle the “MasterChef” judges, Justine Drake, Zola Nene and Chef Katlego Mlambo, with the most delectable dishes so that she can donate half of the show’s prize pot to POWA (People Against Women Abuse).
This organisation fights for women’s rights and provides professional services to survivors of domestic violence.
According to a statement from S3, the final challenge will see Shezi and Ranaka receive a unique boarding pass to an international destination.
“Although Seth and Dineo must follow different taste directions, they’ll take off from the Pick n Pay pantry, where they can access plane loads of local and luxury ingredients.
“With the country printed on their boarding pass as inspiration, they must then whip up a sophisticated three-course in-flight Business class meal comprising an elegantly plated starter, main course and dessert.
“Furthermore, they need to showcase their sky-high understanding of flavour mixes by fusing their South African palette with the zest of their dream destination.”
∎ The “Celebrity MasterChef South Africa” will premiere on S3 on Saturday, January 4, at 8.30pm. The latest episode will also be available on the SABC+ app.