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From Soweto to the World Stage: How Chef Wandile cooked his way to the top

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Chef Wandile Mabaso's hard shifts in the kitchen have taken him from coveted restaurants in the USA and France to cooking for world leaders in South Africa. Not bad for a man from Soweto whose peers once laughed at him taking cooking classes! Chef Wandile shares his recipe for success with Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba on what it takes to be part of the 1% that makes it. We're in for a tasty episode!

00:00 The Grit Behind Success: Chef Wandile's Journey
01:03 Introducing Chef Wandile: A Culinary Star
01:29 The Snack Segment: A Surprising Choice
02:17 Breaking Stereotypes: Becoming a Chef Against Odds
04:22 Dreaming Big: From Soweto to Global Culinary Stages
07:17 Name Dropping: Cooking for Celebrities and World Leaders
10:47 Overcoming Challenges: The Hardships Behind the Glamour
14:49 Returning Home: Bringing Global Experience to South Africa
16:11 Rapid Fire Questions: Getting Personal with Chef Wandile
16:55 Exploring Culinary Skills and Presidential Preferences
17:15 A Call to the Finance Minister: A Culinary Intervention
17:49 The Basics Before the Challenge: Cooking Lessons
18:32 Guilty Pleasures and Underrated Ingredients
19:47 Advice for Aspiring Chefs: Patience, Vision, and Grit
22:29 Navigating Challenges and Embracing the Journey
24:40 The Power of Skills and Strategic Planning
28:03 Nostalgia and Comfort: The Story Behind McDonald's Chips
30:12 Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead
10 Apr English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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