The Taste Master SA Season 6
Ten talented foodies from around the country go head-to-head in our sixth season now airing on SABC2. This season we will return to our roots with high-stakes cooking and baking challenges, designed to test skill and creativity and inspire innovation!
The Taste Master SA Season 6
Ten talented foodies from around the country go head-to-head in our sixth season launching soon on SABC2. This season we will return to our roots with high-stakes cooking and baking challenges, designed to test skill and creativity and inspire innovation!

TUESDAYS 7:30PM SABC2

The Taste Master Junior is here!
South Africa, get ready to be inspired by 12 young bakers vying to be crowned the first ever #TheTasteMasterJunior champion! From baking brilliance to jaw-dropping flops, this season has it all – drama, tension, and unforgettable moments! 
The Grand Prize
Up for grabs for this season's winner...  R150 000 from Capitec – a boost of capital to help fund our young baker's futures, a year's supply of Clover products, R35 000 worth of Samsung products and R35 000 worth of KitchenAid equipment.
Viewer Competitions
Want to be a part of the Taste Master Junior fun? We have some amazing giveaways for our incredible Taste Master community! Up for grabs...12 KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixers each valued at over R11 000 and R1000 cash weekly from Capitec and fantastic surprise giveaways throughout the season!
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EPISODE 13: THE GRAND FINALE

It’s the grand finale and our final three talented, young bakers – Jahzara, Tineke & Afton must face off for the title of The Taste Master Junior champion!

Their challenge is to celebrate Clover’s 125th birthday but first they are taken for a very special treat a visit to a historical farm to learn how people baked in the past! 

Watch their final baking battle, Tuesday 22 October at 7pm on SABC2 with repeats Wednesday at 1pm and Sunday at 4pm. 

WIN WITH THE TASTE MASTER SA

Aprons on, baking enthusiasts, it’s your chance to WIN!!
This season we’re giving away a KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer valued at over R11 000 every week PLUS a Clover product hamper!

EPISODE 12 CHALLENGE

To Enter the Clover & KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer Competition:


1. Watch the show
2. Bake your own version of the weekly challenge using a Clover product
3. Upload a photo of your bake to the competition post on social media
4. Tell us about your entry and include #TheTasteMasterJunior and #CloverMadeWithLove

Episode 12 challenge: Whip up your favourite sweet or savoury treat, inspired by a market and using any Clover products.

Comp closes Sunday 20 October at 23:59. Ts&Cs apply

EPISODE 6

FINE DINING

This week on #TheTasteMasterSA: It’s double the trouble and the contestant face a double elimination!

The bottom 6 contestants step into a world of fine dining. Guided by Chef Anwar Abdullatief, they must master the art of desserts that surprise and delight. 

Who will be safe and which two contestants will be heading home? 

Watch The Taste Master SA, Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 7:30pm on SABC2, with repeats Wednesdays at 1pm and Sundays at 4pm.

I’m so excited to be guiding a new generation of culinary talent. This season is not just about skills—it’s about storytelling through food. We have incredible contestants, amazing guest judges, and challenges that will truly push creativity to the edge.

COMPETITIONS

MEET THE JUDGES

ZOLA NENE

Renowned chef and TV personality Zola Nene returns to the judging panel, bringing her signature warmth, wit and culinary expertise as she mentors 10 passionate contestants through a series of dynamic cooking challenges.

With the iconic Zola Nene at the helm as the show’s new lead judge, the kitchen is officially heating up. Joining her in each episode are a rotating panel of guest judges – including her own mother, Chef Anwar Abdullatief, as well as Daniel Blignaut, Nathan Clarke, and other top names in the South African food scene.

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“As a proudly South African brand, Clover is passionate about supporting platforms that champion local talent and celebrate creativity through food. The Taste Master SA embodies the spirit of homegrown excellence — and together, we’re showcasing quality, innovative food that’s not just crafted with care, but truly Made with Love.”

For Season 5 I will be looking for contestants to incorporate their personalities into their bakes and showcase their baking skills.

WIN R50 000 CASH!

To Enter the Capitec Business R50 000 Competition:


1. Reply to the competition post on The Taste Master SA’s Facebook or X pages with a video sharing your small business story and how you’ll use this Capitec boost to further the growth of your business.

2. Use #BetterNeverRests and #TheTasteMasterSA

3. If entering on Instagram please tag @CapitecBank and @TasteMasterSA 

4. You can also enter by whatsapping your video to 065 672 7127.

Comp closes Sunday 28 July at 23:59. Ts&Cs apply

GET ALL THE BEST SEASON 6 RECIPES

MASTERCLASS DELUXE NED-A-BURGER
KERSHNIE'S WINNING LAMB & WAGYU BURGER
MASTERCLASS INSPIRED RICOTTA AND HERB ROTOLO
CHEVONNE'S WINNING MUSHROOM FAGOTTINI
TEAM RED'S WINNING PAN FRIED SIRLOIN
NATHAN CLARK’S SEARED SPRINGBOK MASTERCLASS RECIPE
ZOLA'S BREAD & SPREADS MASTERCLASS RECIPES
CHEVONNE'S WINNING ORGANGE AND POPPYSEED CAKE

MEET ALL THE SEASON 6 CONTESTANTS

WATCH THE TASTE MASTER SA EPISODES

Missed an episode? Watch Season 1 – 6 on our YouTube Channel!

“We’re excited to be part of this season of The Taste Master. At Food Lover’s Market, we want every customer to have a great shopping experience - one that inspires creativity in the kitchen by offering fantastic value, and a wide range of fresh and grocery ingredients. Whether a home cook or a TV contestant, we’re proud that we can offer everything our customers need to make a meal delicious and affordable.”

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Taste Master SA Season 5. This successful show has a proven track record of transforming passionate bakers into culinary maestros. We are excited to be a part of this journey and look forward to inspiring more creativity in the kitchen and baking more memories with Royal Baking Powder, South Africa’s iconic baking staple.

RECIPES FROM THE SHOW

TikTok Favourites

Afton and Suzanne's Churro Bites
Jahzara & Gabby's Cheesecake Brownies
Tineke and Mabontle's Red Velvet Cupcakes
Lieschen & Quinley's Milktart Cupcake

WHO WILL BECOME the Season 6 taste master?

THE SERIES

SA’s hottest cooking talent are put to the test with a series of challenging tasks  in the hopes of becoming the next culinary sensation.  Click here to watch Season 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of this award winning show. 

BROADCAST TIMES

The Taster Master SA Season 6 premieres on Tuesday 13 May at 7:30PM SABC2 with repeats on Wednesdays at 1PM & Sundays at 4PM. 

Terms & Conditions

To view all the terms and conditions associated with the Taste Master TV show:
Click here for the contestant Ts&Cs