Semenya And Zwane Exit Tropika Island Of Treasure
The celebrity contestant and her partner are the first team to leave the reality show's 12th season.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Track & Field
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Caster Semenya and her partner Thando Zwane have been eliminated from the 12th season of the reality competition Tropika Island of Treasure. The duo was the first team to be sent home from the series being filmed on Réunion Island.
Why it matters
The show features celebrity contestants paired with members of the public, with the final remaining team competing for a R1-million prize.
The reality show is currently in its 12th season and features 8 celebrity contestants competing for a R1-million prize pool.
The players
Caster Semenya
She is a South African middle-distance runner and a multi-time Olympic gold medallist.
Thando Zwane
He competed as the public partner of Caster Semenya on the reality television programme.
The details
Celebrity contestants and their partners from the public have been taking part in a series of challenges on Réunion Island designed to test both their physical and mental abilities. Caster Semenya and Thando Zwane were the first team to be eliminated after falling short in the competition.
Timeline
21 October 2026: The article regarding the team's elimination was published.
Season Trajectory
The elimination of the first team marks the start of the competitive narrowing process for the 12th season of the Tropika Island of Treasure franchise. This departure shifts the dynamics for the remaining seven celebrity-public pairs as they continue to compete for the R1-million reward.
The elimination of the Caster Semenya and Thando Zwane team leaves seven remaining pairs to compete for the R1-million top prize. The result reduces the field of contestants and dictates the ongoing progression of the remaining challenges on Réunion Island.
The takeaway
Reality competition viewers can expect more eliminations as the remaining seven teams continue their physical and mental challenges. This result confirms that even high-profile athletes are subject to the same competitive pressure as other contestants on the show.
Further reading
For more news on South African athletes in competitive programmes, visit the Track & Field section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Jacaranda FM.
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