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Meet The Great South African Bake Off 4 Contestants
The Great South African Bake Off, a reality culinary competition TV show, is set to return to BBC on August 9th, promising a thrilling experience. This season will feature four talented amateur bakers competing fiercely for ten weeks as reported by Briefly.
In previous seasons, the show had 12 contestants, and this time is no different. The creators recently unveiled the list of contestants who will be battling it out from August 9th. These contestants are known for their passion and exceptional baking skills, ensuring mouth-watering treats and relentless determination throughout the competition.
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Let’s meet The Great South African Bake Off: 4 contestants:
Amber Govender
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An aspiring culinary student from Alberton, Amber brings enthusiasm to everything she does. Cakes and bread are her favourite bakes, and she handles pressure with flair, even if others label her as the “stressed one.”
Chikomborero “Chiko” Chiobvu
Hailing from Pretoria, Chiko, a multi-talented investment and research analyst, loves spreading the joy of baking with her cakes and bread. She thrives under pressure, even if she tends to leave things to the last minute.
Dwight Morton
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Coming from Johannesburg, Dwight, an aircraft quality control manager, excels in baking puff pastry, wedding cakes, and novelty cakes. He is perceived as a technical Bake Off contestant and finds baking bread challenging.
Faizel Meyer
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An industrial engineer from Durban, Faizel enjoys baking cakes, cookies, biscuits/tarts, and puffs. He describes himself as a sassy jokester who cares deeply for others.
Johan Van Gass
A professional accountant from Pretoria, Johan Van Gass is an avid house renovator. Among the oldest contestants, he is perceived as the serious one in the team, with his biggest challenge being cooking puff pastries.
Mariza Mundow
Hailing from Cape Town, Mariza Mundow is a homemaker who also sells chilli sauce and oil paints. Anxious with high expectations, she enjoys fishing, travelling, and scuba diving.
Matshele “Matty” Molaoli
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An instructional designer, podcaster, voiceover artist, and business owner, Matshele “Matty” Molaoli is confident in the kitchen but struggles with time pressure. Besides baking, she gracefully glides on roller skates, swims, and creates TikToks.
Molebatsi Moagi
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From Randfontein, Molebatsi Moagi is a database and systems administrator. Known as “The Experimental Baker,” he loves trying new flavours and techniques. He enjoys playing the piano, listening to music, and writing when not baking.
Nomahlubi “Hlubi” Gcilishe
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Freelancing as an admin assistant, Nomahlubi “Hlubi” Gcilishe from Johannesburg is nicknamed the “Monologue Baker” or the “Last Minute Baker.” She finds joy in reading, watching, and playing tennis and cricket.
Rizwana Adam
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A lawyer, personal trainer, and baker from Midrand, Rizwana Adam excels in baking bread, biscuits, and cakes. Described as the “Helpful Dark-Humoured Baker,” she also enjoys writing poetry, children’s books, gardening, and solving crossword puzzles.
Xolile Makutoana
Source: Instagram / @ explorecakesa
Xolile Makutoana, a work readiness facilitator and trainer from Cape Town, founded Explorer Cake SA. Proficient in drawing and hiking, he embraces the role of an improviser.
Mia Steenekamp
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Mia Steenekamp, a professional design director from Johannesburg, shares similarities with Mariza Mundow as an anxious baker with high expectations. However, she faces challenges in the time speed challenge.
These contestants and the other eight will make this season of The Great South African Bake Off a thrilling experience filled with fun and knowledge from the judges and hosts.
The hosts of the show are Lesego “Coconut Kelz” Tlhabi and actor Glen Biderman-Pam, while chefs Paul Hartmann and Siba Mtongana will serve as judges. Get ready to witness the ultimate baking showdown and be amazed and inspired by these contestants’ passion, talent, and sheer determination as they battle for the crown of the best amateur baker. Don’t miss the excitement, starting August 9th on BBC!
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