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SABC1's 'The Cut' Contestants Revealed!

Written by TVSA Team from the blog News on 29 Aug 2006
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The first ever South African version of reality show The Cut premieres on SABC1 tonight (Tuesday 29 August, 21h00) and the 16 contestants have been revealed.

SABC1 announced in June this year that it had acquired the rights to make a local version of Tommy Hilfiger's successful show, and later that month revealed that it would be hosted by You're Hired star Claire Mawisa.

The Style Council judges are Felipe Mazibuko, Palesa Mokubung and Nathan Reddy.

A major difference from the US version is that the show will not be dedicated to fashion but will incorporate other disciplines related to the broader world of design. It will not only be about designing clothes - it will be about designing lifestyle.

Tasks will test contestants' social, business and creative skills.

The channel said they were looking for contestants who will "show their unique sense of style and creativity to prove they have the necessary tools to survive and succeed in the high-stakes design industry".

The average age of the contestants is 24 and there is an even split between males and females.

They come from the following cities:

Johannesburg (4)
Cape Town (3)
Durban (2)
East London (1)
Pretoria (1)
Soweto (1)

Andile Cana

Age: 23
From: East London
Occupation: Graphic design student
Quote: "It is my time to take design to another level. Take what I've learned at school and apply it to the outside world. I've got good social skills and I've got creativity that I need to expose."

TVSA Profile: Andile Cana

Bheki Yende

Age: 26
From: Soweto
Occupation: Graphic designer
Quote: "I think this country is looking for people like me to motivate the nation. Getting knowledge from competing with the best creative people in this country, being an inspiration to those young ones out there and most importantly selling this brand called Bheki to the market are just some of the reasons I’ve entered The Cut."

TVSA Profile: Bheki Yende

Dineo Mokgoasi

Age: 28
From: Johannesburg
Occupation: Creative Editor
Quote: "I want to make them proud when I win the show and create wealth within this industry and end exploitation of our artists. My win is for the whole nation and I will finally become the voice and ambassador of hope."

TVSA Profile: Dineo Mokgoasi

Garth Wareley

Age: 20
From: Cape Town
Occupation: Graffiti artist & graphic designer
Quote: "This is a major kick start for me to see where I am going with my studies."

TVSA Profile: Garth Wareley

George Matsheke

Age: 22
From: Alexandra, Johannesburg
Occupation: Graphic designer
Quote: "A car would be great ... don't you think?"

TVSA Profile: George Matsheke

Lerato Mmutle

Age: 21
From: Cape Town
Occupation: Graphic design student
Quote: "It is an opportunity for me as an upcoming designer to introduce myself to the industry as well as to get exposure."

TVSA Profile: Lerato Mmutle

Lonwabo Jobodwana

Age: 21
From: East London
Occupation: Graphic design student
Quote: "My dream in life is to combine business, design and reasonable, sustainable ideas which will have an impact not only in my life but socially as well."

TVSA Profile: Lonwabo Jobodwana

Maphiwe Mzolo

Age: 36
From: Durban
Occupation: Fashion designer & lecturer
Quote: "I'd like to come out a better person with more knowledge. I'd also love to win but if not I'll hopefully be recognised and be offered a better job."

TVSA Profile: Maphiwe Mzolo

Michelle Prinsloo

Age: 22
From: Cape Town
Occupation: Photographer
Quote: "I entered on the demand of my lecturer who forgot to tell me that it was a casting for a reality show - I thought it was a photography competition."

TVSA Profile: Michelle Prinsloo

Moleboheng Moletsane-Mhlathe

Age: 24
From: Mondeor, Johannesburg
Occupation: Fashion designer
Quote: "Recognition as a designer is the biggest thing ever but the prize will be the cherry on the top. I’d be ecstatic just for a job."

TVSA Profile: Moleboheng Moletsane-Mhlathe

Odysseus Shirindza

Age: 23
From: Durban
Occupation: Fashion designer
Quote: "I'm taking this as a step forward in my career, an opportunity to market myself and display my abilities to anyone who may be interested."

TVSA Profile: Odysseus Shirindza

Qhama Dayile

Age: 21
From: Cape Town
Occupation: Singer & poet
Quote: "I feel design not only needs to be beautiful but it also needs to communicate. Design is not only about beauty but also about social awareness. Design could work as a teaching tool."

TVSA Profile: Qhama Dayile

Riaan Nel

Age: 25
From: Pretoria
Occupation: Creative consultant
Quote: "I want to experience the concept of bold and unique. No one has made space for an idealist. I stand for something else. I want to prove that you don't need a diploma or a degree to get the job done."

TVSA Profile: Riaan Nel

Sihle Magugu

Age: 21
From: Durban
Occupation: Studying music and art
Quote: "My uncle taught me everything I know, and when he exposed me to The BAT Centre my whole life changed. Since I moved to Durban the opportunities just keep coming."

TVSA Profile: Sihle Magugu

Vus Ngxande

Age: 22
From: Johannesburg
Occupation: Graphic design student, poet
Quote: "I've already got the experience. The prize is not that important. I'm up against some hardcore talent and it's a battle I'm looking forward to."

TVSA Profile: Vus Ngxande

Zeenat Motan

Age: 27
From: Johannesburg
Occupation: Fashion designer
Quote: "I’ve sacrificed so much and now I want to win and work in one of the top design houses."

TVSA Profile: Zeenat Motan

The Cut premieres on SABC1 tonight at 21h00.



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