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Submitted on the 2013/06/24 11:51:04
By: Gremlin SA
Location : South Africa
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Kamini Pather : 30 : Cape Town - WINNER
Food Writer/Photographer and radio DJ
Kamini wants to take over the food sphere, one medium at a time, starting with digital! She is an extremely focused, methodical cook who impressed judges Benny, Pete and Andrew from her very first Hot Audition dish. Kamini has her own food blog, is a radio DJ on 2OceansVibe and a yoga instructor. Her photography experience means that she plates beautiful dishes, as we saw in her Hot Audition with her “cheffy move” across the plate.
Leandri van der Wat : 23 : Pretoria : Eliminated (Top 2 ) Ep 28
Masters Student
This masters student in chemistry has postponed her studies to take part in MasterChef. Originally Leandri went along to Cold Auditions to support her sister Seline, but both of their dishes were so good that they went through to audition for the Judges in the Hot Audition rounds. Leandri is passionate about Africa and does a lot of volunteer work around the continent. She is obsessed with good coffee and her forte is making interesting jams from scratch.
Seline van der Wat : 25 : Pretoria : Eliminated (Top 3) Ep 27
Renewable Energy Plant Developer
Seline is a trained engineer who took over the cooking duties in her family at the age of 16 when her mother passed away. Seline loves desserts and cakes and is a visually creative cook, always tackling her dishes from a uniquely creative angle. Her talent in the kitchen is multi-faceted and broad. She is in this competition with one of her best friends – her sister Leandri – and between the two of them, they both hope the other one wins!
Ozzy Osman : 22 : Johannesburg : Eliminated (Top 4) Ep 26
Student
Mohammed (Ozzy) likes to hang out with his family and friends, to play golf and of course, to cook! This accounting student developed his passion for cooking from his terrible culinary experiences in boarding school. The food was so bad that he simply decided to take matters into his own hands and cook for himself and all of his friends. Ozzy loves seafood and always wanted to become a chef, but studied accounting. MasterChef is Ozzy’s chance to follow his heart’s true passion. This soft spoken guy is a creative dynamo, and never ceases to surprise the judges with his skill.
Jason Steel : 22 : Lakeside, Cape Town : Eliminated (Top 5) Ep 25
Graduate and front-of-house waiter
Jason is a quantity surveyor graduate and has worked in Chef Luke Dale Roberts’ restaurant as a front-of-house waiter. Chef Luke is not only one of South Africa’s top chefs, but is Jason’s culinary hero too. Jason is just as passionate about food as he is about the outdoors and extreme sports. This fly fisherman is also a surfer, skater and cyclist – when he’s not putting together immaculate plates in the kitchen, you’ll find Jason outside!
Tiron Eloff : 32 : Johannesburg : Eliminated (Top 6) Ep 23
Video Store Clerk
Tiron is a perfectionist. He boasts an excellent culinary knowledge, especially about meats, as he proved in his first Hot Audition where he impressed the Judges by cooking a very difficult cut of meat – a hangar steak. Tiron is a very passionate and humble guy who is ready and willing for the change that his culinary skills could bring him. The video store where he worked before entering the series recently closed down, and Tiron hopes that by following his true calling, MasterChef will alter the trajectory of his life and allow him to pursue his passion for food on a permanent basis.
Karen Els : 35 : Howick, KZN : Eliminated (Top 7) Ep 21
Stay-At-Home Mom
Karen entered MasterChef for herself. She has three beautiful kids and a loving husband, but now she wants to be South Africa’s next MasterChef. Apart from being “the Number 1 fan” of the series, Karen is a homely cook who wants to educate moms about healthy foods for kids. She loves Chef Jacqui Cameron's food and she reads cookbooks like novels. Her uniquely South African ostrich and waterblommetjie Hot Audition dish immediately got the judges’ attention.
Amanda Beck : 30 : Johannesburg : Eliminated (Top 8 ) Ep 20
Consultant and waitress
Amanda is a recruitment consultant by day, and by night she is a waitress. She is a self-confessed control freak and perfectionist when it comes to her food. Amanda almost did not make it past the mealie challenge in Boot Camp, but showed resilience and a willingness to learn from her mistakes and made a great dish for the final Big Breakfast challenge, which blew the judges away. Amanda’s influences are eclectic and diverse. She hopes to one day be able to travel the world, reviewing exotic cuisines as she goes!
Joani Mitchell : 46 : Durban : Eliminated (Top 9) Ep 18
Ex-Fashion Designer
Joani is an ex-fashion designer and homemaker. She is Portuguese and prides herself on creating dishes that reflect her heritage. Joani has spent her life surrounded by men – not only her husband and sons – but also regular hungry visitors and lodgers from the Sharks rugby academy, which she supports in her capacity as a Sharks Mom. Joani fell out in the onion chop challenge of Boot Camp in Season 1, but now has a second chance to prove herself.
Khumo Twala : 19 : Johannesburg : Eliminated (Top 10) Ep 16
Student
Khumo is our youngest Contestant this year. A cute and bubbly person, Khumo spent her high school years in Abu Dhabi where her mother lives and works. Khumo likes spicy food and sharp flavours and is a self-confessed perfectionist. Her custard and sticky toffee pudding that she presented to the Judges in her Hot Audition was so good that they were practically licking the bowl clean!
Herman Cloete : 34 : Witbank : Eliminated (Top 12) Ep 14
Electrical Contractor
Herman is not just your average guy from the East Rand... Despite owning his own successful electrical company, he is a passionate cook who is not afraid to try new things. Herman had some stand-out dishes in Boot Camp and impressed the judges more than once. This electrical contractor has a quirky side to him as well – look out for his colourful ties once he enters the MasterChef kitchen!
Mary Martin : 30 : Johannesburg : Eliminated (Top 12) Ep 14
Freelance Dancer
Mary is a mom of a beautiful two-year old and is currently engaged. She won Strictly Come Dancing with actor Rob van Vuuren, before deciding to pursue her passion for food. Mary had to miss being a bridesmaid at her best friend’s wedding because she made it through to MasterChef Boot Camp. Mary’s food is rustic in style... home-cooking with an edge!
Sanet Labuschagne : 46 : Boksburg, JHB : Eliminated (Top 13) Ep 12
Mom, Financial Manager
Sanet is crazy for food. Now that her kids are grown up, she considers it “her time” and has decided to finally follow her passion for food. Sanet has a bubbly, big personality and what you see is what you get. With her bright purple hair and flamboyant personality, Sanet proved to herself that she is more than “just a home cook” when she excelled in the Big breakfast challenge, and ultimately made it into the Top 16.
Neil Lowe : 40 : Cape Town : Eliminated (Top 14) Ep 10
Visual Communications Consultant
Neil is the ultimate science guy of the Top 16 and thinks out of the box. Conceptualising food is Neil’s favourite pastime. He is inventive and wants to push the boundaries between art, food and science. Neil is incredibly well-read about food and knows his ingredients inside-out.
Tumi Moche : 34 : Centurion : Eliminated (Top 15) Ep 8
Financial Analyst for SARS
Tumi is married with three beautiful children and is very philosophical about food. Despite his corporate background, he has been cooking since the age of 12, and it has always been something that he loves. Tumi wants his own restaurant one day, and hopes to be able teach kids in the townships how to cook, and expand their horizons about ingredients and food.
Shannon Smuts : 28 : Cape Town : Eliminated (Top 16) Ep 6
Graphic Artist
Shannon’s parents owned a restaurant in Newcastle when she was growing up, so this bubbly designer grew up in a working kitchen. She loves baking and has a huge passion for Thai cuisine, after having lived there a few years ago. Shannon believes that passion for cooking is something you're born with. She wants to educate people about the versatility of food and how healthy food can change your life. When Shannon is not whipping up delicious, healthy meals, she can be found training for the Iron Man competition or a triathlon!
All Blurbs taken from the DSTV site.
  
What ever is eating at you, Must be suffering horribly.
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Submitted on the 2013/06/26 11:33:56
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 9344
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32 | #2
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Wow, so impressed to see that you have kept us so well informed yet again.
Thanks Gremmy...
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2013/07/24 09:17:24
By: Gremlin SA
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 1744
Joined : 2009/03/06 16:35:47 | #3
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We do have the spoilers section for members, But for those that have not registered..
There is a Double Clue on this page about what's happening tonight in Episode 14....
Sign up for free, and check it out, Also get full access to the MCSA recipes, Including S1 and those that are not listed on the DSTV Site...
What ever is eating at you, Must be suffering horribly.
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Submitted on the 2013/07/24 10:48:56
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 9344
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Omg this is so exciting... love the way you have done this.
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2013/07/30 15:59:44
By: Gremlin SA
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 1744
Joined : 2009/03/06 16:35:47 | #5
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Again a dbl clue in this weeks Episodes of MCSA...
Hint's to the teams and more on this page.... 
What ever is eating at you, Must be suffering horribly.
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Submitted on the 2013/07/30 19:05:17
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 9344
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32 | #6
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Lol, must admit you keep us well informed.
Thanks Gremmy.
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2013/08/14 09:24:09
By: Gremlin SA
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
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Joined : 2009/03/06 16:35:47 | #7
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Who's going home tonight.... Hmm ... See the Spoilers Section ... 
What ever is eating at you, Must be suffering horribly.
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Submitted on the 2013/09/03 13:52:34
By: Gremlin SA
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 1744
Joined : 2009/03/06 16:35:47 | #8
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Spoilers are available to members in the spoilers section... but there is a hint on this page too....
What ever is eating at you, Must be suffering horribly.
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Submitted on the 2013/09/03 14:14:21
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 9344
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32 | #9
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Yay thanks Gremmy you just made my day
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2013/09/10 08:05:35
By: Gremlin SA
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 1744
Joined : 2009/03/06 16:35:47 | #10
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Who are the TOP 2 Contestants... well Leandri made it, but who will join her....
Check out the spoilers section (Members Only) to find out......
PS: there are hints for non members too.
What ever is eating at you, Must be suffering horribly.
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Submitted on the 2013/09/10 16:13:20
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 9344
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32 | #11
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Omg this is hectic....
Thanks Gremmy
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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