Nene joins the judging panel alongside Tjaart Walraven, following former judge Shirley Guy’s decision to step out of the The Great South African Bake Off tent and pursue other projects. Presenters Anne Hirsh and Lentswe Bhengu also return for the new series.
Originally from Durban, Nene now lives in Cape Town as a TV chef. Nene has become known across the country as a resident chef on SABC 3’s Expresso Morning Show. Now, Nene will be bringing her culinary skills to The Great South African Bake Off.
Nene says, "I started my career in the food world as a pastry chef and, ever since then, I have always loved baking. I am hugely excited to be joining the Great South African Bake Off family, simply because I am a big fan of the show. I know it is going to be a lot of fun and I can’t wait to meet all of the new hopeful bakers and join them on this exciting new adventure."
Walraven, who has been a judge on the show on BBC Lifestyle for the previous two series, adds, "It is fantastic that Zora will be joining the team. It has been an absolute pleasure judging alongside Shirley Guy for series one and two, but I know it is going to be a fun new experience working with Zora. I am very excited to get into the tent and see all the new contestants and, of course, sample their bakes."
The Great South African Bake Off demonstrates BBC Worldwide’s commitment to providing quality local programming. The Love Productions format will once again be produced by Rapid Blue, with filming starting in August.
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