Get ready for paradise packed with adventure! Tropika Island of Treasure, the SAFTA award-winning competition reality show brought to you by Clover, is back for its highly anticipated 11th season, promising even bigger stakes, more exciting challenges, and a breath-taking new location – the magical island of Zanzibar.
Tropika Island of Treasure is a South African reality competition television series that first aired in 2008 features an equal number of South African celebrities and public contestants competing in a variety of challenges on a luxurious paradise-island location for a grand prize of a shared R1 million.
This season, seven brand new celebrity faces will embark on an unforgettable journey, facing a series of heart-pounding games and challenges designed to test their physical and mental strength, strategic thinking, and teamwork. Viewers can expect to see these stars pushed to their limits as they battle it out for the ultimate prize – a shared R1 million!
But that’s not all! Tropika Island of Treasure is giving YOU the chance to join the adventure! They are searching for the next batch of Tropika fans to join the celebrities on this tropical paradise. If you’re up for the challenge, head over to either TikTok, Facebook, Twitter(X) and Instagram, upload your audition video using the hashtag #Tropika and tag @MyTropika to make your dream of island adventure a reality.
The rewards don’t stop there! This season, the stakes are higher than ever, each contestant who makes it to the island will receive a smooth R10,000.
Meet the Host and celebrity contestants – a star-studded affair of note Zanele Potelwa – Host: Zanele Potelwa is a radio and TV host whose passion for the entertainment industry has been proven since her internship at 5FM in 2016.
Hungani Ndlovu: Hungani Ndlovu is a trained Actor, Dancer, and DJ. With a keen interest in dancing from a young age, Ndlovu spent three years in the USA studying dance and acting and working in Los Angeles and New York City.
Karl Kugelmann: Karl Kugelmann is a social media influencer, music enthusiast and model. Kugelmann first entered the modelling world after high school, travelling to Hong Kong for a modelling trip and officially sparking both his career and his passion for travel.
Omuhle Gela: Omuhle Gela is a Johannesburg-born actress, influencer, and entrepreneur. Gela secured her first professional acting role in 2012 when she was cast as Busi Motsamia in the popular SABC series Muvhango.
Bobby Van Jaarsveld: Bobby Van Jaarsveld is a veritable titan within the South African music and entertainment industry. Van Jaarsveld started his professional singing career in high school and quickly gained popularity, winning the Best Newcomer award at the Huisgenoot Tempo Awards in 2006.
Chad Jones: Chad Jones is a social media influencer and self-taught dancer who, after quitting his job in software development, gained an impressive 3.9 million following on TikTok.
Nqobile Khwezi: Nqobile Khwezi is an entrepreneur, brand strategist, social media influencer, TV personality and model. The Durban-born influencer has been modelling since the age of four and was crowned Miss Junior Shaka at 15 and Miss uShaka Marine World in 2016.
Ndavi Nokeri: Ndavi Nokeri is a South African model and beauty pageant titleholder. The 25-year-old model holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Investment Management and worked at an asset management firm before joining the Miss South Africa pageant. She was first crowned Miss Jozi in 2019 whilst studying, alluding to her future success as Miss South Africa in 2022. Nokeri went on to represent South Africa at Miss Universe 2022, placing in the top 16.
So, what are you waiting for? Pack your adventurous spirit and get ready for a season unlike any other. Auditions opened 1 March and close 5 May 2024.
Join the conversation online and follow @Mytropika for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a chance to win incredible prizes!
By Sinenzolo Mondi – Nduku
