The Ultimate Braai Master is back with Season 9, featuring returning legends and news contestants striving for the title of South Africa’s Most Treasured Braaier. The 9th season starts on the 21st September 2025 @ 17:00 on e.tv . It is filmed in the Western Cape Overberg District. The show’s judges are Peter Goffe-Wood and Benny Masekwameng. Entries for the next season ( Season 10) closed on the 30th June 2025.
Partnerships : The show is sponsored by Windhoek Beer and Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, with Tru-Cape highlighting the connection between fresh produce and the braai culture.
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The creator Justin Bonello is replaced by Tapfuma Makina. Makina hosted season 8 and continues into season 9.
The first season premiered on 13th September 2012. The first three seasons aired on SABC 3 before switching to e.tv .
The series has won two SAFTAs, Best Reality Show two years in a row , 2015 and 2016.
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