Johannesburg – The 12th season of “Tropika Island of Treasure” has officially kicked off on the breathtaking Réunion Island as the eight celebrities meet the eight smoooth fans who will join them on the ultimate adventure.
Upon arriving in paradise, the contestants were immediately thrown into the deep end with three intense, high-energy rounds of speed dating.
Far from a casual meet-and-greet, the opening challenge put both physical endurance and mental sharpness to the test, allowing celebrities and consumer contestants to gauge each other’s resilience, strategic thinking, and athletic capability under pressure before locking in their final partnerships.
After a series of gruelling micro-challenges and strategic chemistry checks, the eight official celebrity-consumer pairings competing this season have been revealed:
- Amanda du-Pont and Shaun Farrell
- Caster Semenya and Thando Zwane
- Francois Hougaard and Iana Strydom
- Lalela Mswane and Sesi Mbatha
- Leandie du Randt and Anke Coetzer
- Nadia Nakai and Andile Khuluse
- Sandile Mhlango and Jodell Tantij
- Wiseman Mncube and Ashay Sewlall
While the spectacular Réunion Island setting may look like paradise, the contestants will quickly discover that Tropika Island Of Treasure is anything but a holiday.
This season’s challenges are designed to test strength, stamina and endurance, while the puzzles will demand strategy, quick thinking, teamwork and determination, and with unexpected twists along the way, contestants will need to stay adaptable if they want to make it to the end.
For Sveti Kovatcheva, Brand Manager: Dairy Fruit Mix at Clover, the reaction to the season’s opening episode has already shown just how excited audiences are to see the franchise return.
“We have been so excited to finally share Season 12 with our viewers, and the reaction to the first episode has been incredible,” sKovatcheva said.
“Seeing the celebrities and smoooth fans come together and watching those first partnerships take shape is just the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable adventure.
“There is so much more still to come this season, and viewers can expect plenty of twists, turns, surprises, and challenges that will push our teams to their limits.
“The competition is officially on, and we can’t wait for audiences to join us for the journey.”
With the teams now chosen, the stakes are higher, the partnerships are being tested, and the race for the treasure is officially underway.
Catch Tropika Island Of Treasure every Wednesday at 21:00 on SABC 1, with a repeat every Thursday at 18:00 on S3.
