BAR ONE MANHAUNT CONTESTANTS UNWRAPPED
The BAR.ONE Manhunt, hosted by actor and kwaito star Howza and filmed on location at various exotic local and international destinations, unfolds over 13 turbo-charged episodes, every Tuesday night at 21:00 on SABC1 from 30 July 2013.
Contestants will be pitting their skills, wits and endurance against each other in a bid to take home the handsome prizes including R500 000 in cash from Nestle, a Hilux Double Cab - DC 3.0 D4D RB Raider and a Yamaha Grizzly 300 quad bike sponsored by Bidvest – and, of course, the title of SA’s Ultimate BAR.ONE Man. Which of the 16 candidates will emerge as South Africa’s new human superhero?
PLEASE NOTE: Episode 2 of BAR.ONE Manhunt will air on Tuesday 6 August at 21:30
The top 16 BAR.ONE Manhunt contestants are:
- Fadeen Mia (29) from Benoni
Like the archetypal BAR.ONE Man, this part-time DJ, actor, model and soccer player needs a “25-hour day”. A former Mr SA semi-finalist, his motto is: “Go big or go home!” Fadeen is a movie buff who’d love to be Batman – “because he is the only superhero that does not possess superpowers. This proves to me that I don’t need superpowers to be great and make a difference in this world.”
- Hilkia Jacobs (32) from Johannesburg
Hilkia is the conspiracy theorist and social strategist among the contestants. So it’s not surprising that his favourite book is George Orwell’s 1984. With a personal philosophy of “live life and spread love”, he describes the BAR.ONE Manhunt as a “surreal” experience. This lover of sports, cars, travel and adventure entered the competition to challenge his mental and physical abilities and “just generally get out of my comfort zone”.
- Jefferson Lan (23) from Oranjezicht, Cape Town
Jefferson’s name is Kim-Lioong in Hakanese and Jinlong in Mandarin. His motto is “be true to yourself”, and he is determined not to be the complacent frog in the well that is content with a small domain, when there is a vast world waiting to be explored. He lists among his hobbies body boarding, dancing, acting and socialising, and won two divisions in the Mr Body Beautiful SA 2012 competition.
- Johan Westervelt (27) from Centurion
This adventure junkie enjoys kickboxing (he’s an Africa Games champion in heavyweight full-contact kickboxing), boxing, cycling, motorbike tours, adventure racing, flying… and now, entering the BAR.ONE Manhunt. No wonder his personal motto is “take on every opportunity and have no regrets”. Yet he also has a more cerebral, contemplative side, enjoying movies like Matt Damon’s The Adjustment Bureau and the indie-folk sounds of Mumford and Sons.
- Jonathan Jonkerman (32) from Durban
Jonathan admires the Hulk because, he says, “we don’t always know what’s inside us” – and what few people know is that this former armed response guard is actually quite shy. Being a rugby coach, naturally he enjoys the game, but he also loves playing musical instruments and moonlighting as a motivational speaker. The most defining moment in his life was the first time he held his son in his arms.
- Kimo Abrahams (34) from Woodstock, Cape Town
He may love trance music, but Kimo by no means lives his life in a trancelike state. He’s into hiking, martial arts, beach volleyball, bungee jumping and even cage fighting – definitely a go-getting extreme sports fanatic and devil-may-care daredevil! His credo: “Don’t take life too seriously.” He entered the BAR.ONE Manhunt to do things he wouldn’t have ordinarily have done on his own.
- Manqoba Kubheka (25) from Benoni
If Manqoba won the R500 000 prize, he’d finish building his parents’ house and travel a bit – one of his great passions alongside playing soccer, reading and listening to hip-hop and jazz music. His words to live by are “be true to yourself and others”, but when it comes to the rat race and the urban jungle, it’s a case of “conquer or perish”!
- Oz Lupuwana (25) from Craighall Park, Johannesburg
If Oz could be a superhero, he’d choose Iron Man – because his power stems from his astute mind. It’s little wonder, then, that he lives by the credo: “You reap what you sow.” Believing that life is an occasion to be celebrated; this positive thinker says that every day is a chance to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. He enjoys reading, debating and exercising.
- Bongs Ndima (29) from Marshalltown, Johannesburg
“Nothing is impossible”, “every day is a blessing” and “it’s not over till it’s over” sum up the never-say-die attitude of this eternal optimist. He found the BAR.ONE Manhunt experience a liberating journey of self-discovery in which he pushed himself and unearthed his strengths and breaking points. He is an avid runner, and also spends his leisure time reading novels and swimming.
- Sibusiso Khomola-ka-James (21) from Morningside, Durban
The smallest and lightest guy in the competition and also the youngest, this David believes he has what it takes to match all the Goliaths. James thinks it’s important to stay humble and never give up on your goals – one of which, in his case, was entering the BAR.ONE Manhunt as a modern form of initiation and entering manhood. He loves basketball, working out and listening to meaningful vibes.
- Smith Mangena (37) from Soweto
This street workout fundi and hiking enthusiast also loves the movies – especially soundtracks; his favourite film composer is Hans Zimmer – and writing poetry. “I write about love, God, nature… basically about anything that catches my attention at the time.” Able to achieve amazing feats with his finely conditioned body, he feels his everyday life is that of a BAR.ONE Man, and that at 37, he gets stronger by the day.
- Steven Michelsen (28) from Llandudno, Cape Town
Speak your mind and follow your dreams – that’s the philosophy of this surfing fanatic. He’s a fan of Quentin Tarantino and wouldn’t mind being James Bond – because of the “chicks and cars” that come with the job. Steven’s pet hates are traffic, taxis, Julius Malema, waiting and littering, and he reckons he would like to invest the money if he wins the competition.
- Johannes Mapalakanye (28) from Kaalfontein, Midrand
Johannes was so determined to take part in the BAR.ONE Manhunt that he took a month’s unpaid leave and postponed his wedding. He hopes to open a non-profit training centre in his area if he wins. Small wonder that his motto is “never give up”. He enjoys movies such as Fast and the Furious and heavy metal and hip-hop music, as well as soccer and professional wrestling.
- Zwelandile Magaya (35) from Dorchester Heights, East London
Regarded as a gentle giant, Zweli’s motto is “diamonds come in small packages”. In his spare time, this constable in the vehicle theft unit of the SAPS relaxes by playing tennis, dabbling in DJ mixing and playing with his children. He entered the competition to push himself to the limit and if he wins the prize money, he hopes to invest in a brighter future for his kids.
- Scotty Boyden (27) from Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
Fun-loving with a mischievous streak, Scotty is set to shake up the game. This indoor football and deep house fundi entered the BAR.ONE Manhunt for both the experience and the attractive prizes, and has loved every minute of this “awesome” experience. His words to live by: “Live as long as you want, but don’t want as long as you live.”
- Teboho Malatola (24) from Vosloorus
This biking nut owns two motorcycles, and has some colourful tales to tell about his adventures and misadventures. A bit of a daredevil who’s excited by the prospect of a challenge, Teboho also enjoys soccer, rugby, touch rugby, gym and hip-hop. This fearless adventurer is a no-regrets kind of guy, saying: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
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