By Bridget Hilton-Barber
How an inspirational role model changes young lives in beloved Hillbrow
He grew up poor, endured homelessness and hardship and emerged as a MasterChef SA contestant and community advocate who is determined to help others and rewrite the story of his neighbourhood.
The Hillbrewed walk
Tebogo Mabye – aka Tebza - grew up in the roughest part of Hillbrow. He came from a poor family, fell on hard times, lived on the street, spent years in a homeless shelter and fought against incredible odds to become a chef, barista, part-time model, kickboxing champ, 2024 MasterChef SA contestant and champion of the young people of Hillbrow.
