Tropika Island of Treasure: Nqobile Khwezi’s Quest for treasure and triumph
Durban-born Nqobile Khwezi is a versatile South African personality who has cast her indelible stamp in a cross section of professional fields.

As a model Nqobile Khwezi began her career at the age of four and was crowned Miss Junior Shaka at 15 and Miss uShaka Marine World in 2016. She has expanded her reach far beyond beauty and fashion, often presenting for SuperSport at events such as the Netball World Cup or SuperPicks, Africa’s biggest soccer predictor game.
Khwezi’s strategic partnerships and active social media presence have further elevated her career. She is currently a participant in the 11th season of Tropika Island of Treasure, where she is captivating audiences with her dynamic personality, showcasing resilience and versatility throughout the challenges that have been set.
Vying for the grand prize of a shared R1 Million and a SUZUKI Jimny, she is showcasing her versatility and resilience during challenges alongside fellow Durbanite and partner Gloria Ngcobo as team Tropical. From episode 1 where audiences saw her navigate clashing tides to episode 3 outsmarting her competitors in strategic games like the bow and arrow challenge, she is consistently demonstrating her determination and ability to adapt to unexpected situations.
Beyond her competitive spirit, Nqobile has also used the show to connect with fans who are loving her spontaneous spirit.
As the competition bubbles with tension, all eyes are on her as she competes for the coveted title. Fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome, hoping to see her emerge victorious and claim the grand prize.
Whether ultimately a winner or not, Nqobile Khwezi’s participation in Tropika Island of Treasure is solidifying her position as a beloved and influential figure in the South African entertainment industry.
What you can expect in episode 4:
It’s a new round and teams must gather points from scratch, after the scoreboard is zeroed out. Things get icy cold in a game of memory and endurance. Then in the squad game, it’s all about communication and coordination. Tune in every Saturday at 6.30pm on S3 for all the action!
Win big: Fans at home can also stand a chance to win big by buying a Tropika promo pack and following the entry instructions. There are thousands of smoooth prizes up for grabs like Samsung Freestyle Smart Projectors, a trip for two to Zanzibar and the grand prize – a 5-door Suzuki Jimny! And that’s not all, predict your winners and catch all the action online.
Tune in every Saturday at 6.30pm-7.30pm on SABC 3 with repeats on SABC 1 at 9pm.
Repeats are as follows each week:
- Monday 2pm on S3
- Monday 9pm on SABC 1
- Friday 6pm on S3
Episodes can be streamed on SABC Plus, too.
You can also follow the action on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and Youtube and join the conversation with #Tropika