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Former MasterChef South Africa contestant, Onezwa Mbola, has announced that she is working on a new cookbook, which is set to launch in 2026.
The food content creator, who rose to fame for her sustainable farming and cooking methods, has signed with leading publisher Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Reflecting on a full circle moment in her career, Onezwa posted an old video of herself in which she manifested this great feat.
“What a full circle moment, from crying about wanting a book to being signed to the best in the game @jonathanballpublishers,” Onezwa wrote on Instagram.
Watch the video of the special moment below:
Meanwhile, Jonathan Ball Publishers have encouraged Onezwa’s fans to stay tuned to their age for information about the cookbook.
“We are thrilled to announce that a brand-new cookbook by acclaimed food lover and storyteller Onezwa Mbola will be published by Jonathan Ball Publishers in 2026,” the publishers wrote.
Onezwa has gained a large following on Instagram and TikTok, particularly for her cooking skills and her passion for foraging her own ingredients.
She also owns her brand, Emandulo, which produces locally made sauces and condiments made from natural ingredients.
Onezwa recently hosted her first pop-up restaurant, themed A Harvest Table With Onezwa, which was a great success.
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