Lasizwe Dambuza joins Celebrity Come Dine with Me SA

South African content creator and media personality Lasizwe Dambuza is set to bring his entertaining personality to the kitchen as he joins an exciting new celebrity television competition.

Lasizwe is among the familiar faces participating in the upcoming celebrity edition of Come Dine With Me South Africa, where celebrities will trade their usual entertainment duties for cooking, hosting and a little friendly competition.

The popular BBC Lifestyle show is returning for its 11th season this November, with an exciting twist that sees an entire season dedicated to celebrities for the first time. Produced by Rapid Blue, the new instalment promises plenty of entertainment as some of Mzansi’s well-known personalities welcome one another into their homes.

Celebrity Come Dine With Me South Africa premieres on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, at 8:00 PM on BBC Lifestyle, DStv Channel 174.

For Lasizwe, the competition offers an opportunity to showcase a different side of his personality while joining other celebrities in a challenge that requires more than simply being entertaining. Contestants will prepare their own menus, decorate their homes according to their chosen themes and attempt to impress their fellow competitors with their hospitality.

The stakes are also exciting, with contestants competing for bragging rights and R10,000 for a charity of their choice. The winning celebrity will get to decide which charitable organisation benefits from the prize money.

However, being famous will not necessarily give Lasizwe or his fellow contestants an advantage. The competition places emphasis on cooking abilities, hosting and the overall dining experience, meaning everyone will have to prove themselves around the dinner table.

Over six weeks, audiences can expect extravagant dinner themes, impressive culinary creations, unexpected kitchen disasters and entertaining celebrity interactions. With personalities from different entertainment backgrounds coming together, the season promises memorable moments and plenty of surprises.

Lasizwe will be joined by a star-studded lineup featuring actors, musicians, broadcasters, comedians and digital creators.

Other contestants include Linda Mtoba, Moshe Ndiki, Moonchild Sanelly, Carol Tshabalala, Brent Lindeque, Mampho Brescia, Holly Rey, Mojak Lehoko, Nianell, Karabo Poppy, Tumisho Masha, Olwethu Leshabane, Primo Baloyi, Tarina Patel, Zandi Nhlapo and several other familiar faces.

With Lasizwe among the personalities taking part, viewers can look forward to seeing how the entertainer handles the pressure of preparing a memorable dinner while competing against some of South Africa’s most recognisable celebrities.