As chef and TV personality, Lorna Maseko, celebrates her new venture, some South Africans are throwing shade at her cooking.
Maseko announced this week that she’ll be in charge of South African Airways’ (SAA) menu for this financial year, as the Executive Chef.
Proud to announce my partnership with @flysaa to create a menu for this fiscal year! 🇿🇦
Rooted in my culture as a Motswana & inspired by pan-African flavors, these dishes celebrate the beauty of our continent. 🌍
Flying business class? Enjoy comfort & absolute deliciousness. pic.twitter.com/CP89GHkv9x— Lorna Maseko (@Lorns_Maseko) January 21, 2025
The former Top Billing presenter also recently launched her own 10-part television series, Lorna’s Pantry, which premiered this month.
Maseko has also flown the country’s flag high, featuring as a judge on the popular Food Network show, Beat Bobby Flay Holiday Throwdown, last year alongside international chefs.
She has stamped her presence in the culinary world and has presented several popular cooking TV shows such as Homegrown Tastes South Africa, and hosts cooking seminars.
Maseko also finished in the top six on Celebrity Masterchef SA.
Despite these achievements, however, social media users were divided over whether she deserves the deal or not.
Her critics went as far as accusing the TV personality, chef and cookbook author of not knowing how to cook.
uyayiphek’ikaka ke wethu lo lorna maseko. maybe it’ll look and taste better phezu kwamafu https://t.co/F21v02vTgM
— chani nezuko kynes🇵🇸 (@Zedediahh) January 22, 2025
Lorna Maseko and Somizi’s cooking is the worst ,even I can beat them
— Mwelase (@_Blackbandz) January 22, 2025
Must be pretty privilege cause Lorna Maseko upheka rubbish. pic.twitter.com/B8PhIg6HYm
— Miranda Priestly (@Ziningi_Leo) January 23, 2025
This is what Floyd used to eat when visiting the girlfriend Lorna Maseko 😫 https://t.co/MkDIqRs8l9 pic.twitter.com/iRB6mJnKHs
— Msunu ka Johann Rupert (@ZizinjaAbelungu) January 22, 2025
Re sa jele menatlana yao swimmer pic.twitter.com/t0s5jWGH0H
— Wong Fei Hung’s MªšťəŘ 丹尼尔 (@Phala_moramaga) January 23, 2025
Airline meals are generally not so good. So I think if she really can’t cook then this is within brand. Ngi wrong guys?
— Lindy_S👑 (@MissNadz1) January 23, 2025
This is a man’s world , nothing is for free .
Because give me one good reason why this would be chosen over sis Fikz food ?! #SouthAfrica #SAA #Lornamaseko #Southafricanairways #Mamkhize #Tanzania pic.twitter.com/4JtR3Lw3jt
— Phezukwabo (@Phezukwabo_) January 23, 2025
However other’s congratulated her.
This is great. Congrats to her!
— Musa 🇨🇩🇵🇸 (@Musmu1203) January 21, 2025
Amazing, congratulations Lorna Maseko 🇿🇦🫶🏾 what a talented woman!
— Olwethu Mtati (@olwethumtati) January 22, 2025
We stand with Lorna Maseko 🍾 https://t.co/sDn3ZsYY6Z pic.twitter.com/UhQZcl7xxj
— ᑌNd𝑒𝓇Ⓢ℃𝐎ᖇ𝐞 d (@Mthu__d) January 23, 2025
Please give Lorna Maseko a chance. It is too soon.😛
— Your Therapist. (@Dr_Itumeleng_R) January 23, 2025
This is huge Lorna 👏
— Jimmy kgosi (@JimmyKgosi) January 22, 2025
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