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Meet the teams on Ultimate Braai Master 2

Written by TVSA Team from the blog News on 03 Sep 2013
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The reality adventure Ultimate Braai Master returns to SABC3 this month for Season 2.  It premieres on SABC3 once Strictly Come Dancing 6 ends - on Wednesday, 18 September at 20h30.

Series producer Justin Bonello returns to host and 15 new teams of two tackle the mission of trekking through South Africa while cooking off against the other teams.

They start this season from the Hluhluwe Game Reserve in KZN and go on to face their challenges on a route that spans 8000 km's over 13 episodes - they travel through areas that are off the beaten track. The season's subtitled "The Roads Less Travelled".

The winning team will win themselves R500 000 cash, a Renault Koleos 4x4 SUV valued at R340 000 and Front Runner vehicle accessories worth R15 000.

Here's a who's who of teams:


Berry Bright Food Fanatics

Braai Master:
Nicole Buirman, aged 26.
Business owner from Robertson, Western Cape.

Braai Buddy:
Suzanne Nel, aged 57. Coffee shop owner from Ashton, Western Cape.

Relationship:
Mother and Daughter.

Team mantra:
"One can do lots, but a team can do more!"




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More about them:
Tough as nails Karoo farm girls Suzanne and Nicole say there’s nothing Ultimate Braai Master can throw at them that will actually scare them.

They do, however, admit that they have one very real phobia: getting voted out first!

After Nicole convinced her mom to enter, Suzanne soon realised that this could very well be the challenge of a lifetime, and if they win they’ll take their entire family on a road trip.

They hope to travel to St Francis Bay, the Blyde River Canyon and the Kruger National Park during the competition and are really excited to see all the new places, meet new people and spend some time with the UBM crew.


Boerie Brothers

Braai Master:
Collin Du Plessis, aged 47.
Guesthouse owner from McGregor, Western Cape.

Braai Buddy:
Matt Bronkhorst, aged 41.
Guesthouse owner from McGregor, Western Cape.

Relationship:
Life partners

Team mantra:
"Life isn’t about how you survive the storm … it’s about how you dance in the rain!"


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More about them
: Life partners Collin and Matt entered Ultimate Braai Master for a chance to see the country and hope to discover Arniston, Soweto and Darling.

They seem to be genuinely nice guys and refuse to divulge who they think the weakest competitor is and wish all the teams well … but you never know, they might just change their minds when the heat is on!

If they win they want to use some of the money to open a cooking school in a township near their hometown, and then they’ll go on an extended holiday.


Coal Play

Braai Master:
Kate George, aged 34. Caterer from Cape Town, Western Cape.

Braai Buddy: Jonno Proudfoot, aged 28. Food Consultant from Cape Town, Western Cape.

Relationship:
Dating

Team mantra:
"We rock the braai!"

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More about them:
Coal Play entered Ultimate Braai Master for a chance to escape the corporate food world and to go on an amazing road trip!

Kate and Jonno never expected to get into the show and just took it one day at a time. Even though they are in the competition to win, they say they’ll be thankful for every kilometre they get to travel, especially if it’s to God’s Window or the Kalahari.

The thing that scares them the most about UBM is not getting their fires lit properly … and blunt knives. If they win, Jonno wants to make an honest woman out of Kate and put a ring on her finger.


Darkies Unleashed

Braai Master: Thabiso Motloung, aged 34.
Internal auditor from Katlehong, Gauteng.
 
Braai Buddy: Motebejane Mofokeng, aged 36. BMW Financial Services from Katlehong, Gauteng.

Relationship:
Friends from university.

Team mantra:
"When was the last time you did something for the first time?"



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More about them:
Thabiso and Motebejane are the Pick 'n Pay Wild Card competitors of the season. Their favourite team from last year is Gal Power and they believe they will make it all the way to the finals.

Darkies Unleashed think that Kasi Guys are their toughest competition and definitely a team to keep an eye on.

The thing that scares them the most about the road trip is getting a puncture in the middle of nowhere and then having to unpack the car to get to the spare tyre.

Kasi Guys

Braai Master:
Martin Sebelebele, aged 46.
Works in the catering industry, from GaRankuwa, Pretoria, Gauteng.

Braai Buddy:
Ziza Masemola, aged 24.
Works in the catering industry, from GaRankuwa, Pretoria, Gauteng.

Relationship:
Nephew and uncle

Team mantra:
"Culinary with a Kasi Twist!"

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More about them:
Martin and Ziza believed, without a doubt, that they would make it onto the show, but when it comes to winning the actual title, they admit that Mojo might be in there with a chance (that is, if they don’t do it themselves of course).

The only thing that scares them about going on the road trip is the unexpected.

They’re excited about meeting new people, networking and learning new cooking and life skills. The duo hope to show off their culinary know-how to South Africa and if they win they would like to open a cooking school on a farm.


Good Better Braai

Braai Master:
Jacques Bester, aged 32.
Hardware shop owner from Port Nolloth, Northern Cape.

Braai Buddy:
Nadia Botha, aged 25. Guesthouse manager from Windhoek, Namibia.

Relationship:
Dating Long Distance

Team mantra:
"If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong!"



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More about them:
Long distance sweethearts Jacques and Nadia suspect that the West Coast Bro’s are this year’s strongest contenders, but at the same time they believe that they will be this year’s winners (so much so that Jacques has even offered to give the show his banking details so that UBM can deposit the cash into his account already.)

The only one with a phobia in the team is Nadia - she doesn’t like being in confined spaces … so it’s a good thing they’re going to be in the great outdoors.

The couple hopes to see the Kruger National Park, Transkei and Northern Natal on their travels and if they win Jacques wants to launch a top-secret business in Cape Town.


Huiskombuis Boys

Braai Master:

Kyle Hodgson, aged 25.
Waiter from Cape Town, Western Cape.
 
Braai Buddy:
Rudy Gibbons, aged 30.
Waiter from Cape Town, Western Cape.

Relationship:
Friends.

Team mantra:
"It’s a good day for a braai, huh …"

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More about them: While Kyle is scared of snakes and spiders, Rudy is scared of riding a bike - it’s a bit weird, but definitely good that they’ll be travelling in a car then.

Huiskombuis aims to stay in the competition for as long as possible and to thoroughly enjoy the ride while they’re at it.

Kyle and Rudy readily admit that the teams from Season 1 left them with very big shoes to fill, but say they have a couple of tricks up their sleeves to help them out.

If they win, they would like to get a mobile kitchen on the road, travel the country and give local cuisine the Huiskombuis twist.


Mojo

Braai Master:

Ashok Naidoo, aged 38.
Portfolio Manager from Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Braai Buddy:
Jolene Arries Naidoo, aged 37.
Stay at Home Mom from Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Relationship:
Married.

Team mantra:
"Live like there’s no tomorrow!"


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More about them: Ashok and Jolene say they knew they would make it into the competition the minute they were invited to audition and like every other team, believe they are this year’s winners.

While Ahsok has a phobia of snakes and the deep blue sea makes Jolene shake in her boots, the one thing that scares both of them is leaving their kids and 6-week baby behind for such a long time.

Some of the challenges they expect on the road include catching and cooking their own fish, creating a dish using ostrich eggs and making a fire without a lighter or matches.

If they manage to get their hands on the prize, the couple want to start their own catering business.


Quince Cooks

Braai Master:
Quenten Alberts, aged 46.
Commercial fisherman from Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape.

Braai Buddy:
Sandy Alberts, aged 47. Caterer from Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape.

Relationship:
Married.

Team mantra:
"Love what you do, do what you love!"


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More about them:
With a dream of opening a Seafood Deli in their neighbourhood, Quenten and Sandra have their eyes set firmly on the cash prize, but also look forward to just spending some time together in the great outdoors and exploring South Africa.

While they see themselves as the team to beat, they both agree that West Coast Bro’s and Huiskombuis are very strong competition.

Quenten’s only phobia is heights while Sandra is scared of swimming and snakes. They hope to explore Durban, the Kruger National Park and Wild Coast on their travels.

 
Smoke, Sweat & Tears

Braai Master:
Chris Kastern, aged 34.
Marine conservationist from Fish Hoek, Western Cape.

Braai Buddy:
Simon Good, aged 33. Engineering Recruitment from Fish Hoek, Western Cape.

Relationship:
Old school friends

Team mantra:
"NEVER listen to Simon!"

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More about them: Old high school buddies Chris and Simon hope to see the Transkei, Karoo and Natal Midlands while on the road and their biggest fear is wet wood and going home.

Chris says now that Simon has learned to chop an onion; he believes they have a chance to actually make it into the top three.

If they make it through to the finals and walk away with the cash, they want to travel the country and braai with a bunch of their friends along the way.


Sumting Fresh

Braai Master:
Andrew Leeuw, aged 30.
Chef and business Owner from Ennerdale, Gauteng.
 
Braai Buddy: Nomthandazo Sithole, aged 29.
Business administrator from Ennerdale, Gauteng.

Relationship:
Close family friends.

Team mantra:
"What can be fresher?!"

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More about them:
Here’s another team that say they knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that they would make it onto the show.

Andrew and Nomthandazo were big fans of Coal Shoulder in Season 1 and just like their favourite team, they hope to make it to the final.

Their travel bucket list includes Knysna, East London and the Drakensberg and they look forward to creating lifetime memories, taking the moola and driving away in a shiny new car.

If they win, Andrew wants to use some of the cash to travel to Spain to watch the Barcelona football team live in action.


Team Spectacular

Braai Master: Nonkululeko Zondo, aged 29.
Coffee shop owner from Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Braai Buddy:
Lebo Thebe, aged 28. Owns a Tshisa Nyama joint in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Relationship:
Friends.

Team mantra:
"Cook with soul, love what you do and have fun doing it, then the rewards will follow!"

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More about them:
Don’t let their sparkly tiaras fool you! These two sizzling princesses were tough enough to make it into Season 2.

Nono and Lebo remember the auditions as a daunting experience because they didn’t have much to show, but the other contestants’ displays and impressive braai stands didn’t stop them from doing their best. They soldiered on, concentrating on the quality and taste of their food instead.

The girls believe they are the underdogs of the competition and as budding businesswomen they think that Ultimate Braai Master is a great way to get exposure and hope that it will help them create their own brand.

More importantly, they want to show South Africans that it can still be fun to do what you love.


The Braait Brothers

Braai Master:

Tomas Cunnama, aged 31 – Runs a coffee shop in Fish Hoek, Western Cape.

Braai Buddy:
Daniel Cunnama, aged 28.
Currently doing his PHD in Astrophysics in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Relationship:
Brothers

Team mantra:
"Why fly, when you can braai?"

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More about them:
Brothers Tomas and Daniel decided that Ultimate Braai Master was a once in a lifetime opportunity, so naturally they gave it their absolute best at the auditions, and it paid off.

They think their biggest competition in the show will be the boys from Huiskombuis and they look forward to meeting them in the braai battlefield.

Their biggest fear is being away from their loved ones and not being able to talk to them about the challenges they face.

If they win, they want to open their own beer brewery and pub in Cape Town.


West Coast Bros

Braai Master:
Etienne Gersbach, aged 28.
Commercial diver from Elands Bay, Western Cape.

Braai Buddy:
Hein Gersbach, aged 30.
Businessman from Elands Bay, Western Cape.

Relationship:
Brothers.

Team mantra:
"Food, we love you long-time!"


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More about them: Etienne and Hein are big Justin Bonello fans, so entering Ultimate Braai Master was a no-brainer.

They think there are at least five very strong teams, but they’re putting their money on Quince Cooks after sussing out their work at the auditions. (That is, if they don’t knock them out of the competition first!) In all seriousness though, the thing West Coast Bro’s are most aware of is the fact that all the teams are excellent and that the dynamics of the game can change in a heartbeat.

If they manage to get their ‘braai-singed fingers’ (©Justin Bonello!) on the cash, they want to buy a restaurant in Langebaan.


Ying Yang

Braai Master:
Shaun Cavanagh, aged 34.
Programmer from Pretoria, Gauteng.

Braai Buddy:
Samantha van Niekerk, aged 26. Receptionist from Pretoria, Gauteng.

Relationship: Engaged.

Team mantra: "Embrace like a baby!"


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More about them:
Last year the couple entered Ultimate Braai Master, made it into the second challenge, but say the “wheels fell off” on that day.

Their advice to UBM hopefuls that didn’t make it in this year? “A little hard work and perseverance will pay off - never give up!”

Shaun and Samantha are eyeballing Coal Play as their stiffest competition, and somehow in their UBM fantasy, the two lovebirds will be slurping on oysters while watching the sun set in Knysna during the road trip.

Shaun says his only phobia is having to use the Lava Tree a.k.a nature’s loo while Sam is terrified of ‘goggas’ … and Shaun getting grumpy. If they win, Shaun believes it’ll allow him to follow something that he loves and is good at.




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