If she isn’t cooking up culinary magic in her kitchen, she is making waves globally. Celebrated chef, Siba Mtongana, recently earned a spot among the Top 20 Trailblazers at the prestigious Canadian Global Awards 2025!
South Africa (24 July 2025) – Renowned South African chef, Siba Mtongana, just keeps serving up all the deliciousness with a delectable side of international acclaim!
Siba was this week named one of the Top 20 Trailblazers globally at the Canadian Global Awards 2025, representing South Africa once again on the international stage.
The Canadian Global Awards celebrate resilience, passion, and extraordinary achievements worldwide. Guided by the mantra “You Are Enough,” these awards honour trailblazers across politics, science, education, business, arts, and environmental stewardship who are driving meaningful change and inspiring communities.
As the host of the globally popular show “Siba’s Table”, which has aired in over 150 countries on Food Network and many other cooking channels around the globe, Siba has established a strong presence both locally and internationally. She has graced several media publications over the years, including the cover of Forbes magazine and won multiple awards here at home and abroad. Yet, her latest accomplishment is still as humbling as the first.
In a recent Instagram post, Siba expressed being humbled, grateful and honoured for the recognition among some of the world’s most influential movers and shakers.
“To be recognised alongside such extraordinary individuals from across the world, each one shaping their industries, lifting communities, and using their voice for purpose, is deeply humbling,” Siba said.
For the accomplished food expert and restaurateur, hailing from East London, who has gone on to build a distinguished brand in the culinary world, the honour was a gentle reminder that “no dream is too distant, and no beginning too modest to echo across the globe.”
“With every honour, I am reminded that it is not about titles, but the responsibility to keep showing up with purpose, integrity, and grace.
“Thank you to the @canadianglobalawards and @hbsblog for this incredible honour. Thank you to everyone here who continues to walk this journey with me. Makwande!”
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