He started at the sink. Today, he runs one of Johannesburg’s most celebrated kitchens. In this unforgettable episode, Ebrahiem “Ebie” Du toit takes us inside his extraordinary journey from Mitchells Plain to leading The Pot Luck Club Joburg as Head Chef. It’s a story of grit, raw talent, relentless work ethic – and the mentors who saw greatness in a young man long before he saw it in himself. Ebie opens up about:

• The turning point that changed everything
• The pressure of stepping into a world-class kitchen
• The desserts that carry his story of resilience and hope
• Why mentorship is now his mission

And because the future of food matters, Sharon Mbonambi, Senior Food Product Development Chef at Woolworths, joins the conversation to unpack how Woolies is creating real career pathways for young culinary talent… and she reveals the reason their iconic scone recipe had to change.

If you care about food, ambition, and the power of opportunity, this episode will stay with you long after the last (sound) bite.

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What does authenticity taste like? For siblings Danillo and Chiara Turilli, it’s their late dad’s ragù, 72-hour fermented pizza al taglio, and occasionally swearing at one another in Italian.

In this emotional episode, Chiara cries several times, tells stories about how the siblings fought in Rome, and Dani compliments her on public record for the first time ever. Iconic.

The founders of Lello’s Trattoria, Aperitivo Bar and Caffè share how growing up in restaurants shaped their food philosophy, why you won’t find flat whites on their menu, and how a heartbreak-fuelled renovation became one of Cape Town’s most beloved Italian spaces.

Plus, Thulisa Martins, Senior Product Developer at Woolworths, joins The Cold Seat to explain how San Marzano tomatoes are now grown locally from imported Italian seeds… and why authentic products must still be imported.

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What happens when you treat fire as an ingredient rather than just heat? Chef Vusi Ndlovu and restaurateur Absie Pantshwa, the dynamic duo behind Cape Town's acclaimed Edge restaurant, reveal how they're revolutionising African fine-dining. From minimalist plates, championing female winemakers and unconventional pairings (yes, including Black Label beer!), the duo explains why "cooking with fire" requires both humility and mastery.

Plus, Scott Parker, Product Development Manager: Culinary Innovation, Research and Development at Woolworths, explains how umleqwa made it into stores.

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13:50 Watch Johannes Richter’s episode of What’s the Difference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2lRhsTlXIY&t=668s

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From a childhood living room to the top of the South African fine dining scene, Johannes Richter, the 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Chef of the Year, joins us to share how The LivingRoom at Summerhill Guest Estate was built on a bold promise: to source 90% of the ingredients within 150 kilometres – and make them exceptional.

We also sit down with Sally Holderness, Head of Product: Trends, Insights, Strategy and Science at Woolworths, to answer a question you’ve asked yourself in the fruit aisle: why are some bananas wrapped in plastic?

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Get ready for our most controversial episode to date!

Dr Robyn Milton, a GP with a special interest in hormonal health, drops truth bombs about the Ozempic phenomenon and how it’s reshaping our eating habits. From her own eye-opening experience with GLP-1 medications to the surprising science behind "food noise", this conversation will challenge everything you think you know about weight loss, willpower, and the future of food.

Plus, Marli Roberts, Woolworths Food Head of Product: Central Sensory Quality and Innovation, gives insights into how Woolies thinks about health when coming up with new products.

Warning: this episode contains frank discussions about weight, medical interventions and body autonomy that some listeners may find challenging. Note that Dr Robyn Milton’s comments are general in nature and are not a substitute for medical advice.

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And more about the Good Business Journey as a whole: ⁠https://www.woolworthsholdings.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-Good-Business-Journey-Report.pdf⁠

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Take a look at Woolworths’ purpose, vision and values: ⁠https://www.woolworthsholdings.co.za/overview/our-purpose-vision-and-values/⁠

Source for 47:04A recent Woolies food innovation: ⁠https://www.woolworthsholdings.co.za/woolies-champions-a-holistic-approach-to-everyday-eating-at-the-good-life-show/⁠

Find out more about Dr Robyn Milton here: ⁠https://www.docrobyn.co.za/⁠

And read her deep-dive blog post about GLP-1 agonists here: ⁠https://docrobyn.co.za/health-uncensored-blog-item/glp1-agonists-uncensored-guide/⁠

What happens when a systems engineer trades his corporate salary for a grill? Miles Kubheka's story will completely change how you think about entrepreneurship, food security, and building scalable solutions. Plus, Yusuf Limbada, Head of Trade: Prepared, Bakery and Frozen, explains why he never tells people that he works at Woolworths at a braai.

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Find out more about Miles Kubheka: ⁠https://mileskubheka.com⁠

The restaurant and brand he started, and has since sold:

⁠https://www.vuyos.co.za⁠

Gcwalisa shops: ⁠https://www.gcwalisa.com⁠

Read more about DIME and the UN: ⁠https://www.undp.org/south-africa/projects/digital-innovation-modernising-independent-economy-dime⁠

Sphazamisa app: ⁠https://www.sphazamisa.co.za⁠

Visit the Wakanda food accelerator: ⁠https://wakanda.org.za