Matthew Ncube arrived at Guvon Academy believing he was one of the Top 3 finalists for the 2026 Hot Cares & Guvon Chef’s Bursary.

Instead, he received the surprise of a lifetime.

Raised by a single mother and driven by an unwavering passion for cooking, Matthew has always dreamed of becoming a professional chef and one day opening his own restaurant. Thanks to a R350,000 bursary from Hot Cares and Guvon Academy, that dream is now becoming a reality.

Watch the emotional moment Matthew discovers his future has changed forever.

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