Entertainment

TUMISHO MASHA WINS GATEWAY’S CELEBRITY CHEF SHOWDOWN AT CAFÉ LIMONE

Published

12 years ago

28 September 2014

Durbanite

Actor, producer and entrepreneur, Tumisho Masha has won the fifth evening of Gateway’s Celebrity Chef Showdown at Café Limone where he competed with Oscar Trial 199 anchor and journalist, John Webb on Wednesday 24 September.

“Since the campaign started all I’ve wanted is to see myself winning this competition. Now that I have won my dream has been realized – I want to take this feeling all the way to the finals,” says Tumisho.

Tumisho’s winning menu comprised of; chicken livers in a peri peri sauce for starters; rump steak topped with mushroom sauce, served with chips and roasted vegetables for the main course. Chocolate brownies and ice cream were served for dessert.

“The greatest highlights for me were; working in the Café Limone kitchen with a very professional team; seeing how things work behind the service door as well as serving good food to my supporters who came out to back me,” says Tumisho.

John Webb wasn’t too happy about losing, but took it like a true gentleman. “Although I lost, I’m delighted to have participated. I’m happy to have met Tumisho, he is an absolute gentleman. Thank you to the Gateway marketing team for inviting me. I would definitely do this again,” says John.

All the winning celebrities will take part in the final evening which will be held at Beluga on 1 October. The lineup includes;

Leeanda Reddy
Vanessa Marawa
Deena Naidoo
Gangs of Ballet
Tumisho Masha

“I’m quite excited that I will be coming back to Gateway to take part in the final at Beluga. I’m motivated by the lineup of celebs that I will be competing with. Well done to the Gateway Theatre of Shopping marketing team for a great initiative,” says Tumisho.

To book your seat for the final please contact Beluga on 031 584 7430

Look out for Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Author: Durbanite

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Rounding off the line-up is Zack Knight, set to perform at Suncoast Casino on 9 May, offering Durban audiences a chance to enjoy one of the most recognisable contemporary voices in the South Asian music space. BUY TICKETS HERE

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Author: Carla Wynne

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4 weeks ago

17 March 2026

Carla Wynne

Back by popular demand, Durban comedy favourites Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert-McIlroy return to the Northlands Bowling Club, in Durban North for audiences who missed the show the first time around.

Expect old favourite characters and a soundtrack packed with thumping hits as McIlroy and Bobbert once again deliver their trademark blend of side-splitting humour, larger-than-life personalities, and musical mayhem!

Some characters to expect; Bruce and Charmaine as unforgettable Elvis impersonators, Dot and Max settling into the chaos of retirement village life, and everyone’s favourite philosopher of the people, Dr Veejay, offering his “words of wisdom.” Add in a host of hilarious new faces, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a fun night out!

Directed and choreographed by the sensational Daisy Spencer, Bump and Grind promises to keep audiences on their feet — or rolling in the aisles — with laughter, music, and McIlroy & Bobbert’s unbeatable comic chemistry.

Venue: Northlands Bowling Club, Durban North
Dates: Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March – 7:30pm (doors open 6pm) | Sunday 29 March 2026 – 6:30pm (doors open 5pm)
Tickets: R220pp
Bookings: Webtickets – BOOK HERE

Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or coming back for more, this is a musical comedy experience not to be missed.

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