Lee-Ann and Johann were crowned the winners of Klein Paradys season one, set in the Western Cape.
LEE-ANN AND JOHANN WIN ‘KLEIN PARADYS’
The winning pair of Klein Paradys season one took home a whopping R1 million sponsored by Capitec. Lee-Ann and Johann, had the best “Klein Paradys” of the first season of the show, with their unit – named Asem, meaning breath. However, the pair just made the win by 0.1 points, beating the runners-up Juan-Louis and Elri.
Lee-Ann and Johann are in-laws. She is married to Johann’s brother, but the pair made such a good team. Lee-Ann is an interior design student from Pretoria, and Johann is a structural engineer from Durbanville, Western Cape.
“The process was incredibly rewarding, and I think all of us grew and learned a lot this
month. I’m really proud of us,” Lee-Ann said after the announcement.
So, how does Klein Paradys work? There were six duos who were tasked with completing a micro-unit for rental in less than a month. The final score was determined by points from a panel of experts, points from the duos rating each other’s units, and three main judges. The judges were:
- Wicus Pretorius
- Magdalene Bobotoni
- Jessica Pieters
‘KLEIN PARADYS’ FINAL RANKINGS
- 6th Place – Kaapse Nooi – 3.1 stars. The judges praised Bloem sisters Alicia and Claudia for their use of colour and their personal touches.
- 5th Place – 22 – 3.6 stars. Wicus called Jannie and Mika the “masters of elegance” and praised their spacious bathroom.
- 4th Place – Aardvark – 3.9 stars. The judges highlighted the bathroom and fireplace as standout features. Wicus remarked that this would be his first choice for a winter getaway.
- 3rd Place – Palimpses – 4 stars. Gerrie and Maggie’s unique style caught the judges’ attention, and they were praised for their innovative thinking.
- 2nd Place – Intak – 4.5 stars. Potchefstroom pals Juan-Louis and Elri made optimal use of their space, carrying their style seamlessly from the interior to the outdoor area. Their pergola received especially high
- praise.
- Winning team – Asem – 4.6 stars. Lee-Ann and Johann’s eye for detail and clever design would make any guest feel welcome, the judges said.
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