Anele Mdoda Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Radio Show, Books, Husband, Children, Awards

Anele Mdoda is a South African television presenter, radio personality, producer, and author.

She studied Politics and International Relations at the University of Pretoria before launching her career as a radio DJ in 2004.

Mdoda has hosted several high-profile shows, such as SA’s Got Talent and The Voice South Africa, and gained significant recognition for her role on 947’s breakfast show.

She has earned numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Best Talk Show Host award at the South African Radio Awards in 2021.

Profile

• Full Name: Anele Mdoda
• Stage Name: Anele Mdoda
• Born: May 19, 1984
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Occupation: South African television presenter, radio personality, producer, and author
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Yolisa Mdoda and Patilizwe ‘Pat’ Mdoda
• Siblings: Thembisa Mdoda
• Spouse: Bonelela “Buzza” James
• Children: Alakhe-Ilizwe
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life And Education

Anele Mdoda was born on May 19, 1984, in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. She is the daughter of  Yolisa Mdoda and Patilizwe ‘Pat’ Mdoda, a businessman recognized for his contributions to the community, including the construction of a school in Tsolo, Eastern Cape. She has a sister, Thembisa Mdoda, who is a television personality.

Anele attended Brooklyn Primary School and Sutherland High School. After completing her matric, she enrolled at the University of Pretoria, pursuing a Politics and International Relations degree.

She is of Xhosa ethnicity, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Anele Mdoda began her career in radio at the University of Pretoria in 2004, later working at major stations like 5FM and 947. After graduating in 2007, she worked at Highveld FM before moving to 5FM.

In 2008, she participated in the fifth season of Strictly Come Dancing, marking the start of her rise in the entertainment industry. Her work shaped her early career as a radio DJ and reality show contestant.

Mdoda gained national fame as a co-host on SA’s Got Talent from 2009 to 2010, airing on SABC 2 with Rob van Vuuren. In 2012, she joined the judging panel for Miss South Africa and Clash of the Choirs.

She expanded her television presence with the docu-reality series Dream School SA in 2013. Mdoda also co-hosted Tongue in Cheek in 2014 and the daytime talk shows Real Talk with Anele in 2016, which solidified her role as a prominent TV personality.

In 2016, Mdoda co-hosted Our Perfect Wedding with her sister, Thembisa. She later joined 947’s Breakfast Club show in November 2018. In 2018, she also hosted the third season of The Voice South Africa, which aired on M-Net.

In 2020, Mdoda served as a judge for the Miss South Africa pageant and hosted the Pan-African show The Buzz in February 2021. She continued as Miss South Africa host in 2021 alongside Nico Panagio. In addition to her hosting and judging roles, Mdoda made her mark in production.

In 2022, she co-produced the Netflix Afrikaans series Ludik and launched the Masked Singer singing game show in 2023. Her influence grew as she was named the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards host and became the official Sanitation Brand Ambassador for Domestos in 2019.

Awards and Nominations

Anele Mdoda has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career:

• South African Radio Awards: Best Breakfast Show Host (2021), 10 nominations in 2022 for “Anele and the Club on 947”.
• South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA): Best Talk Show (2017) for “Real Talk with Anele”.
• Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards: Top South African Radio DJ (2018).
• GQ Men of the Year: Industry Icon of the Year (2024).
• Best of Joburg Awards: Best Radio Personality (2020, 2021)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @zintathu
• Facebook handle: Anele Mdoda
• Twitter handle: Anele Mdoda

Personal Life

Anele Mdoda is in a relationship with Bonelela “Buzza” James, a prince and lawyer. She publicly confirmed their romance on her radio show, and they have shared moments at family events and parties. Anele also has a son, Alakhe-Ilizwe, from a previous relationship.

Net Worth

As of 2022, Anele Mdoda, a renowned South African media personality, has an estimated net worth of $10 million (about R161 million). Her wealth comes from her successful career in radio and television, including hosting major events such as the Miss South Africa pageant and Oscars red carpet interviews.