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Jahzara Ranjith Crowned South Africa’s First ‘Taste Master Junior’ Champion

Jahzara Ranjith, a Cape Town adolescent, has baked her way to being South Africa’s first “Taste Master Junior” champion on SABC2.

The kid outperformed her competition, including Mother City Afton Mathys and second-place finisher Tineke Louw, a 16-year-old from Paarl.

Ranjith won the main prize of R150k from Capitec, R35k worth of KitchenAid appliances, R35k to spend at Samsung, and a year’s supply of Clover dairy products.

“My brain is not even registering this. I can’t believe that I actually won, I’m just so ecstatic,” Ranjith said.

She also thanked God for her win as well as all those who supported her through the competition.

“My family, you guys (judges), the sponsors, kitchen crew, everybody, thank you so much. I can’t believe I actually won the first-ever ‘Taste Master Junior’. It’s such a surreal feeling.”

In an Instagram post, she added: “What an absolutely unforgettable journey! I am so grateful and still in awe that I got to be part of such an amazing show.

“First, a massive shoutout to the incredible judges, @zola_nene and @fritz_schoon – your wisdom and guidance were everything! You both pushed me to be my best, and I’ll forever carry your lessons.

“Taste Master Junior”, a spin-off of the original award-winning series, showcased 12 talented young bakers, aged 13 to 17, competing in weekly challenges.

Judged by celebrity chef Zola Nene and expert baker Fritz Schoon, the rising stars displayed their baking prowess, culminating in a dramatic finale.

Nene took to Instagram to congratulate Ranjith.

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