Chante Hohip11 April 2025 | 11:11

‘MasterChef SA’ wins Best Cooking Show at SA Restaurant Awards

Clarence Ford interviews Masterchef SA winner Bridget Mangwandi about the accolade.

‘MasterChef SA’ wins Best Cooking Show at SA Restaurant Awards

Justine Drake, Zola Nene and Katlego Mlambo will judge Season 5 of 'Masterchef South Africa'. Photo: Supplied

The world-class local version of ‘MasterChef’ was named the Best Cooking Show at this year’s South African Restaurant Awards on 7 April.

This was a newly introduced category at this year’s awards, aimed at recognising the television shows that inspire.

“... the award is entirely determined by public votes with over 950,000 votes nationwide... South Africans watch the show and they enjoy the show.” 
 – Bridget Mangwandi, winner - MasterChef SA
“It has completely changed the entire trajectory of my culinary career.” 
 – Bridget Mangwandi, winner - MasterChef SA

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the discussion.