The Ultimate Culinary Showdown: Candice and Benjie Ahead of the Finale

As a thrilling season of MasterChef South Africa reaches its climax, the top two finalists—Durban’s Candice Meth and Kimberley’s Andrew "Benjie" Benjamin, join Zweli in studio on Afternoons with Zweli! The two talented home cooks open up about the high-stakes pressure, the emotional highs and lows, and the incredible community support that pushed them all the way to the finale showdown. Candice shares her heart for creating food that builds connection and her dream of opening a family-centred restaurant filled with music and local flavours. Benjie discusses his growth in the kitchen, his passion for showcasing regional artisanal producers, and what it means to represent the Northern Cape on Mzansi’s biggest culinary stage. Tune in for an inspiring, uplifting conversation on self-belief, perseverance, and the power of food. Spend weekday afternoons with Zweli. He keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture.   Hear what the Word on the Street is, test your skills with the high-pressure 6 Out of 6, and get ready to be entertained.    Thank you for listening to an Afternoons with Zweli podcast   Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Zweli broadcast on 947 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/947   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/FeeL6wY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/pRBikjo   Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9   Follow us on social media      947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/   947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg   947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg   947 on X https://x.com/947    947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.