It was the "gamble" that paid off. On this episode of Afternoons with Zweli, we’re catching up with Simphiwe "Sims" Kubeka, the fan-favorite Top 4 finalist from MasterChef SA Season 4.

Sims takes us behind the scenes of his incredible journey from the MasterChef kitchen to the south of France, where he completed a high-stakes apprenticeship at Restaurant JAN under the mentorship of Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. We discuss the pressure of elite global kitchens, his transition from software engineering to culinary art, and the personal milestones that have reshaped his world, including his recent journey into fatherhood. Sims also reveals his vision for the future: a restaurant of his own that celebrates South African culture with world-class technique. It’s a story of passion, persistence, and the power of a "ready smile" even when the heat is on.

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