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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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It was the "gamble" that paid off. On this episode of Afternoons with Zweli, we&rsquo;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&nbsp;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&rsquo;s a story of passion, persistence, and the power of a "ready smile" even when the heat is on.
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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
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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!

From Code to Cuisine: Sims Kubeka’s Michelin-Starred Journey

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