Johannesburg, 30 November 2024 – S3 is excited to introduce a variety of festive cooking specials this December, featuring renowned celebrity chefs, Chef Mmule Setati, Lorna Maseko, Chef Mogau and Nigella.

The festive offering will be broadcast on Mondays at 6pm, from 2 December until 30 December 2024, offering tips for Christmas menus and décor to the viewers.

The channel kicks off with Feasting with the tribe on 2 December 2024, a special cooking show showcasing Chef Mmule Setati’s holiday menus and recipes. This is the chance to break bread with closest people, an opportunity to unwind with loved ones, indulge in delicious food and for people to expand their palate by trying different meals from across the continent.

Also added to the S3 festive menu is Celebrate With Lorna – The Christmas Special on Mondays 9 and 16 December where award-winning international Celebrity Chef, Lorna Maseko takes viewers on a food and décor journey whilst being empowered on how to host the perfect Christmas of festive season event – the South African style. In this special, Lorna will plan a Christmas party, she will call on a friend, a top Joburg event planner, to assist on the décor side. The two friends collaborate and put together the perfect events with Lorna taking charge of the culinary side and her friend, that of the décor. The viewers will follow the journey from conception to completion, filmed reality style with diary comments from Lorna and her friend. On the food side, aspects like; menu creation, shopping, cooking and presentation will be woven in with the decor aspects of; décor conception, mood board creation, DIY cost saving tips and kids crafting – culminating into a feast.

The Lazy Christmas with Mogau will be broadcast on Monday 23 December 2024 and offers a heartwarming glimpse into a family’s intimate dinner celebration. Over the course of 46 minutes, viewers witness the preparation and enjoyment of a festive meal, with each family member contributing to their unique skills. From the mother’s traditional delicacy to the father’s braai mastery and the sister’s elegant table setting, the episode beautifully illustrates the concept of a supportive community. As they share laughter, stories of gratitude, the family’s bond deepens, creating a memorable and heartfelt experience.

We close off the month with Nigella’s Amsterdam Christmas on 30 December 2024. Nigella visits the city known for its extensive canals to bring a distinctively Dutch flavour to Christmas. Against a backdrop of beautiful Christmas markets and festive lights draped throughout the city, Nigella brings her 25-year love affair with Amsterdam to the screen. She shares some of her favourite Dutch recipes that mark the season, including liquor ice, Dutch Indonesian street food reflecting Holland’s multicultural history and a special cocktail inspired by her visit to the city.

For more information, interview opportunities and publicity images please contact the S3 Publicity.

Don’t miss S3’s festive offering this December, on Mondays at 18:00.

For media enquiries

Caroline Phalakatshela

Publicity Specialist – Video Entertainment 072 382 2032/ phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za