KFC Taste Kitchen

Nozipho and Flo have been friends for 18 years and essentially grew up together. When asked what they would do if they won the million rand prize, Flo mentioned that the generous cash injection into their livestock and fresh produce farm would help them develop a few spin-off products, while Nozipho told of the pair's ambitions to develop and produce their very own cooking show.

Friends Sandile and Bongani describe their relationship as quarrelsome but full of brotherly love. The pair have dreams to start their own cooking show, and should they be the ultimate winners of the Taste Kitchen one-million-rand prize, they would invest it into realising their dream, as well as expanding their event management business.

Gugu and Thandayi are cousins, but they’re so close, they consider each other siblings. If they were to win the million, it would go towards a food truck that would be the go-to eatery for hungry university students across South Africa.

Best friends Carol and Bongiwe describe themselves as the perfect pairing of fire and ice, and affectionately go by Carrots and Beans. With her share of the winnings, Carol would pay off her student loan in full so that another needy student can access funds. Bongiwe, on the other hand, would use her spoils to buy a house.

Nthabi and Thato are ex-lovers, who describe their relationship as complicated. However, they’ve always been close and are brought together by their passion for the same things. Asked what they would do with the million, they both agreed they would split it down the middle.

Bontle and Thabiso auditioned as singles, and were paired on the show. Despite not having known each other for long before the pairing, the two say that they have cooking chemistry. They describe their relationship as respectful and both show willingness to learn from each other. With her share of the winnings, Bontle would travel the world, and make important investments. Attending culinary school is top of Thabiso’s list , and with what’s left, he would open a food truck.

Pumla and Ngcingci got paired on the show when Ngcingci’s former partner chose to partner with someone else. Pumla had been eliminated, but Ngcingci chose her as his new partner, bringing her back into the competition. The two claim to complement each other and work well with each other.

Ali and Nosizwe are currently a couple, who describe their relationship as loving and supportive. The lovebirds, if they win, have lots of plans for the million. They would pay their rent for an entire year to ease financial pressure. They would also plan for the kids they intend to have in the future, take trips, invest in a home-style cooking space, and invest in the many projects they have.

Tina and Eunice are a sister pair, and as with every sibling relationship, there’s some arguing, but even more love. They know they can always lean on each other when the going gets tough. Both ladies are passionate about philanthropy, and should they win, the money will partly go towards the community feeding scheme they have going.

Nandi and Natasha auditioned as singles and were paired up on the show after Nandi, originally paired with Ngcingci, opted to partner with Nandi instead. They describe their relationship as synchronised, passionate, comfortable, and always happy.

Ruan & Aquilla were paired on the show, after auditioning as singles. They describe their pairing as the perfect partnership, gelling well and complementing each other. The two have very different plans for the winnings. Ruan would invest in a smokehouse, a brewery, restaurant and a cooking show, while Aquilla would use her share to travel the world and be the first African to go on a global culinary adventure.