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The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Get to know the new faces of 'Listing Cape Town'
The new season will also see the return of three fan favourites. BBC Lifestyle's reality series Listing Cape Town is set to return for its third season later this month. The show offers viewers an up-close look at the exciting and competitive world of luxury property in Cape Town. Season 3 promises a fresh mix of luxury homes, fierce competition, and stunning designs — from designer penthouses and beachfront villas to sprawling Winelands estates. 'Even after two seasons, we are still amazed at the beauty and opulence that Cape Town and its surrounding areas offer,' said show producer Trevor Kaplan. His co-producer, Nico Nel, added that the new season is set to raise the stakes even higher. 'Just when you think you've seen it all, season 3 turns up the heat. The properties are spectacular, the commissions are higher, and the agents are hungrier than ever,' Nel added. NOW READ: TV's 'The Four Seasons' makes you think New faces in 'Listing Cape Town' season 3 This season introduces a wave of new agents: Wendy Khumalo, Neteske Gavin, Romy-Leé Ferreira, and Dael Dyer. They join returning fan favourites Byron Louw, Kim Tresfon, and Jonathan Tannous. Wendy Khumalo Originally from Johannesburg, Wendy entered the property world by buying her first home, and hasn't looked back since. Now a rising star in Cape Town's luxury market, she specialises in high-end sales and rentals along the Atlantic Seaboard. Outside of work, she's a dedicated mother who enjoys mindful movement, beach getaways, and hiking mountain peaks. Neteske Gavin Neteske began her property journey as a teenager in Australia and returned to South Africa with a determination to succeed. Now based in the Cape Winelands and Stellenbosch, her passion for real estate matches her love for people. When off duty, she enjoys playing golf, exploring the countryside, or chasing new adventures. Romy-Leé Ferreira With a background in fashion design and a stint living in the UAE, Romy-Leé brings creativity and international flair to her role at Law Real Estate. She represents some of Cape Town's most stylish boutique developments. Away from the cameras, she continues to design unique fashion pieces, stay active outdoors, and enjoy sunset cocktails with close friends. Dael Dyer Having relocated to Cape Town in 2024, Dael's focus on the Atlantic Seaboard and Southern Suburbs has quickly positioned her as one to watch. She discovered her passion for real estate during the pandemic. Dael is a self-described fitness enthusiast, social connector, and regular host. Listing Cape Town Season 3 premieres on Wednesday, 28 May at 8pm on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174), with new episodes airing every Wednesday. Repeats will be broadcast on Thursdays at 5pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays. NOW READ: Berita on juggling studies and working on new music
The Citizen
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Bold and delicious: Big Zuu is redefining food TV
Big Zuu blends culture and cuisine from Big Eats to Mecca. His latest show continues to carry the torch. Big Zuu is one of food television's hottest tickets right now. From the highly successful BBC series Big Eats to his culinary pilgrimage to Mecca, he has redefined what it means to mix food, culture and entertainment. Whether he's cooking for celebrities, spitting bars or taking audiences on a global flavour journey, his infectious persona and seemingly boundless energy make every show he leads a must-watch. Big Zuu's 12 Dishes in 12 Hours is his latest mega-eat show and will be airing on BBC Lifestyle on DSTV from 18 February. The show features Zuu and an all-star lineup of guests, including Oti Mabuse, as they race through Europe to uncover the best local delicacies each city has to offer. With just 12 hours to devour 12 dishes, Zuu gets to grips with street food, fine dining and hidden gems. ALSO READ: Apple TV's The Studio satire satisfies The eternal appeal of food shows, why do you think this is so? People love watching food, it's eye-catching, interesting, and inspiring. It makes you want to try different things. I'm addicted to food shows. My favourites are Anthony Bourdain, Action Bronson, Mark Wiens, and Gordon Ramsay. I grew up watching people eat, and it made me want to eat more. In my house, we had a ritual—we couldn't eat unless we watched someone else eat first! The kitchen can be a hair-raising place. What does it mean to you? I think it's the heart of your house. A lot of people spend time in their living room, but for me, it's the opposite. The kitchen is where people get their food, grab a snack, have a drink—it's where the magic happens. How would you describe your humour? I'm very random and also off the cuff. I don't like offending people—I don't think humour should come from making someone feel bad. I like to say things that people don't expect. My comedy is feel-good. I make a lot of feel-good comedy. Who was the most intimidating person you've ever cooked for, and why? Probably Jimmy Carr. He was the first guest we ever had on Big Eats, and I remember feeling so intimidated interviewing and cooking for him. He's a massive comedian, very famous. But after Jimmy, I was like, 'Okay, if I can handle him, everyone else is easy.' Mecca, the Umrah, and Arabic food. Share with us your love of the flavours of the Middle East. What makes it enticing? I've been very blessed to visit different parts of the Middle East, whether it's the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Lebanon. Having Lebanese heritage means I grew up with incredible Middle Eastern food. The people are beautiful, and their culture is all about giving, sharing, and hospitality. There's a reason why it's so connected to Africa as well—it's all about generosity and warmth, which is what I love about the Middle East. Who truly invented baklava? The Greeks, the Lebanese or the Turkish? I'm always going to say the Lebanese! I don't know the actual history, but even if the Lebanese didn't create it, we still do it the best. What do you attribute the success of 'Big Eats' to? It's had such a long run. It was a format no one had ever seen before, three brothers from the hood cooking for famous people in a food truck in England. It didn't make sense, and we were fish out of water. We had no idea what we were doing, but we had fun, and we showed our love for food. The British viewers connected with that. We were lucky to receive a lot of accolades, and Big Eats opened doors for me… We started in 2019, and years later, we're still going strong. When you're at home, what do you cook for yourself? Yesterday, I made sweet chilli chicken tenders, a pasta bake and an apple crumble. I cook a lot of random stuff, but it's always very morish food that gives you high cholesterol! My go-to is macaroni and cheese with wings. Tell us about your music career. You've released an album called Navigating and the single that preceded that, Uncontrollable, a few years ago… I've got a new album coming out on 7 March with my guy, Capo Lee. It is a collaboration album. I'm always dropping new singles. Music is my love. I started when I was 19, so I'm 10 years deep in the game. I was lucky that my music took me across the world and gave me incredible opportunities. But no matter what, music is my passion, and I always spit bars. That's what we call it — we spit bars. You also participated in Celebrity Bear Hunt. How was that? Mental! No spoilers, but I did very well on the show. It's only been out for less than a week, and I've received so much love and appreciation. I never thought it would do this well, but it has, and I'm very thankful. NOW READ: The Rookie' is no amateur of a show
