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How 'Chef Lucky' went from homelessness to stardom

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Sungeni Mussa
January 23, 2026

The path to success was difficult for Lucky Masinya who went from sleeping under a bridge to celebrity chef. The formerly homeless pastry star has won Tastemaster SA, as well as the heart and palate of his fellow South Africans.

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