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She brought elegance, flavor, and a uniquely South African warmth to the MasterChef kitchen. On this episode, Zweli is joined by the lovable Karen, who became a fan-favorite as the "Afrikaans Nigella Lawson."

Karen takes us behind the scenes of the country’s most intense cooking competition, revealing what it was really like to live a "double life" while filming. We dive into the emotional toll of being away from her family, the tight-knit friendships formed over simmering pots, and the mounting pressure that comes with every "Mystery Box" challenge. Karen gets honest about the tension leading up to her elimination and shares how she’s navigating life now that the secret is out. From kitchen disasters to the joy of South African cuisine, it’s a heartwarming conversation about resilience, passion, and what’s next on the menu for this culinary star.

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.  

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She brought elegance, flavor, and a uniquely South African warmth to the MasterChef kitchen. On this episode, Zweli is joined by the lovable Karen, who became a fan-favorite as the "Afrikaans Nigella Lawson."
Karen takes us behind the scenes of the country&rsquo;s most intense cooking competition, revealing what it was really like to live a "double life" while filming. We dive into the emotional toll of being away from her family, the tight-knit friendships formed over simmering pots, and the mounting pressure that comes with every "Mystery Box" challenge. Karen gets honest about the tension leading up to her elimination and shares how she&rsquo;s navigating life now that the secret is out. From kitchen disasters to the joy of South African cuisine, it&rsquo;s a heartwarming conversation about resilience, passion, and what&rsquo;s next on the menu for this culinary star.
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Spend weekday afternoons&nbsp;with&nbsp;Zweli.&nbsp;He&nbsp;keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to an Afternoons with Zweli podcast&nbsp;
Listen live&nbsp;on Primedia+ weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 (SA Time)&nbsp;to&nbsp;Afternoons with&nbsp;Zweli&nbsp;broadcast on 947&nbsp;<a href="https://www.primediaplus.com/station/947">https://www.primediaplus.com/station/947</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show go to&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/FeeL6wY">https://buff.ly/FeeL6wY</a>&nbsp;or find all the catch-up podcasts here&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/pRBikjo">https://buff.ly/pRBikjo</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe to the 947&nbsp;Weekly&nbsp;Newsletter&nbsp;here&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9">https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9</a>&nbsp;
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Tune into Afternoons on 947 every weekday from 12am to 3pm on 947 FM or streaming online on 947.co.za.

Tune into Afternoons on 947 every weekday from 12am to 3pm on 947 FM or streaming online on 947.co.za.

Afternoons with Zweli on 947

Night-time legend and Top 40 party-master Zweli is now your go-to from midday. Expect real connections, big interviews, big hits, big competitions, and your favourite features.

The show is fun, funky, clever, cheeky, bold and above all, interested... in you!

Night-time legend and Top 40 party-master Zweli is now your go-to from midday. Expect real connections, big interviews, big hits, big competitions, and your favourite features. The show is fun, funky, clever, cheeky, bold and above all, interested... in you!

Beyond the Elimination: Karen’s Heartfelt MasterChef SA Recap

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/clips/b86438f1-8048-443c-8646-b4320094d5dd/transcript