Deal or No Deal Celebrity, proudly sponsored by LottoStar, had Mzansi’s A-listers in the hot seat where they battled the banker not for themselves but for charities close to their hearts.

Here’s how these stars scored big and the life-changing work their chosen charities do:

Zola Nene – serving hope with a R61.480 win
MasterChef South Africa judge, Zola Nene, stepped up to the plate in support of the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA), a non-profit organization that combats hunger among underprivileged schoolchildren in the Western Cape. By providing nutritious meals, PSFA ensures children have the energy to learn and thrive. It takes just R570 to feed one child for a year, Zola’s win will nourish over 100 young minds.

Lethabo ‘Lejoy’ Mathatho – Building Dreams with R93,000
TV and radio personality, Lejoy’s winnings went to the Frida Hartley Shelter, which provides safe accommodation, counselling and life skills training for homeless women and children. The shelter helps families rebuild their lives after trauma, offering job readiness programs and psychosocial support for long-term empowerment.

DJ Cleo – Remixing Lives with R99,999
DJ Cleo played to win for Father A Nation (FAN), an organization tackling gender-based violence by empowering men to embrace healthy masculinity. Through mentorship, workshops and community programs, FAN aims to create a society where men take responsibility to protect and uplift women and children.

Bolele Polisa – Banking on Brilliance with R100,000
947 Presenter, Bolele, chose Imagine Scholar, an organization that offers a personalized education program to talented but under-resourced youth. It pairs mentorship with access to global opportunities to ensure these future leaders have the tools to succeed.

Khosi Twala – Spreading Love with R100,000
Former Big Brother Mzansi contestant, Khosi, supported Hearts of Hope, a transitional home for orphans and vulnerable children. This organization provides holistic care, including shelter, nutrition, education and medical support, ensuring that over 260 children have the resources to grow and thrive.

Vusiwe Ngqobo – Scored R176,001
Sports broadcaster Vusiwe’s win benefits Surgeons for Little Lives, a non-profit organization enhancing paediatric surgical care at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. Their projects include a burns theatre, parent sleepover facilities and a lactation unit, all designed to make hospital stays less daunting for young patients and their families.

Catch Deal or No Deal Celebrity every Saturday at 18:30 on SABC 1, where every deal is more than just a game but a lifeline for worthy causes!