MasterChef SA Season 5 winner Bridget Mangwani.
First it was toast on M-Net and now it's chopped liver on S3.
MasterChef South Africa returns for Season 6 in the new year, and it's going to cook in e.tv's oven for the first time.
It will air on Sundays at 18h00 from early 2026 with a new pantry of contestants which could be You.
Entries are open and this is what you need to know if you'd like to enter:
The format
A quick recap in case you aren't familiar with it:
Amateur chefs who cook as a hobby and have no experience in the food industry embark on a mission to become a MasterChef.
Contestants are put through their paces with various challenges as they compete head-to-head to create delicious dishes.
The prize
R1-million.
Who is the show looking for?
Amateur cooking enthusiasts who have never earned a living as a professional chef.
You need to be 18-years or older by 3 November 2025 and be passionate about food and cooking.
This is what the selectors will be looking for when choosing the 20 finalists: culinary skills, enthusiasm, drive, love of food and a desire to change your life.
You should be someone who cooks a lot. You should know your way around a kitchen, have some killer recipes, know how to work with food, and have a few culinary tricks up your sleeve.
Applications are open to South African citizens or those with valid permits or permanent residence status in the country.
Must knows
Successful contestants must be available to leave their daily commitments to compete for six weeks in Cape Town (27 October 2025 to 12 December 2025 - exact dates to be confirmed.)
During filming, all the finalists will stay at accommodation provided by the producers.
The judges haven't been confirmed yet.
The audition process is as follows:
• Phase one: Online entry on the MasterChef South Africa website.
• Phase two: A selected list of candidates will be invited to do Zoom interviews.
• Phase three: A shortlist of entrants will be invited for a live audition in Cape Town, paid for by the production.
How to apply
You need to fill the in the application form which you'll find on the show's website here:
MasterChef South Africa 6 application form
You need to include a photo and a video with your entry. You'll find details on what you need to do on the entry form.
The show will be in touch with you if your application gets shortlisted.
Closing date for applications: 16 October 2025 at 23h59.
We hope to see you in a snazz' apron!