Anele Mdoda Biography
Anele Mdoda is a South African television personality, presenter, and author who was born and brought up in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. She hosts a show that airs on SABC3 as well as The Real Talk show. She had served with a couple of radio stations prior to making it to become a TV host.
Mdoda began as a radio station host, was back in the year 2004 when she was a student at the University of Pretoria. Mdoda has risen from a radio station host to a TV host. Also, she was lucky to represent South Africa in the year 2019 Oscars Awards that was held in February.
10 Quick Facts About Anele Mdoda
- Name: Anele Mdoda
- Age: 38 Years (As of 2022)
- Birthday: 19 May
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Television Personality, Presenter, and Author
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $10 Million
Anele Mdoda Age
Mdoda is 38 years old as of 2022, she was born on 19 May 1984, in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. She celebrates her birthday on May 19 every year and her birth sign is Taurus.
Anele Mdoda Height
Mdoda stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m).
Anele Mdoda Weight
Mdoda Weighs 62 kg (136.4 lbs).
Anele Mdoda Education
Mdoda attended the University of Pretoria where she graduated with a degree in Politics and International Relations. She began her career as a radio station host in 2004.
Anele Mdoda Family, Parents
Mdoda was born and raised by her parents in Mthatha. Sadly lost her mother in the year 2009. She spent her childhood with her elder sister named Thembisa Mdoda.
Anele Mdoda Mother
Mdoda lost her mother to pancreatic cancer more than a decade ago. The actress took to her Twitter page to remember her mother eleven years after her passing.
“Every time this day comes, I think about how she will never meet her grandkids. I think about words left unsaid. Cherish your mother’s, guys. We think we have time, but we don’t !!! (sic)” she posted.
In a TV interview on Real Talk with Anele, Thembisa opened up about the day she learnt of her mother’s passing. When her dad broke the news, she recalled being on her knees and sitting down.
“I think in my mind it was just trying to set in, and I remember just feeling pain all over my body. It was like it can’t be,” she told her sister Anele. She went on to express her regret about not having a close relationship with her.
“I wish I’d spoken to her. I wish had let her in more. I wish I would have laughed with her more. I wish I wasn’t in my mind so much that I didn’t get to know her. I got to know a lot of her and about her, after she passed away,” she said.
Despite not having a close bond with her mother, Thembisa said in a previous interview with DRUM that her mother was a great influence on the woman she has become.
“My mother shaped my values. She taught me to have manners and how to be a lady. She gave me my nurturing skills and taught me to love your family first and to take care of the ones close to you,” she said.
Anele Mdoda Siblings
Mdoda has an older sister called Thembisa Mdoda who is an actress, singer, writer, and presenter.
Anele Mdoda Husband
Mdoda is currently in a relationship with her log-term partner Thoba Mkangisa. She previously dated Thandile, whom she has a child with.
Anele Mdoda Baby Daddy
Mdoda was in a relationship with Thandile, but later they separated after dating for some time. They have a son Alakhe -Ilizwe who was born on 10th August 2015. In an interview, Anele was asked about her baby daddy Thandile, and she revealed that he is a “great guy” before adding that she is on speaking terms with all of her exes.
Anele Mdoda Net Worth
Mdoda has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a television personality, presenter, and author. Through her various sources of income, Anele has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Anele Mdoda Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Anele.
Anele Mdoda Wiki
- Full Names: Anele Mdoda
- Popular As: Anele
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Television Personality, Presenter, and Author
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: Black
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Anele Mdoda Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 38 years (2022)
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: 19 May 1984
- Place of Birth: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Birthday: May 19
Anele Mdoda Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
- Weight: 62 kg (136.4 lbs)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Anele Mdoda Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Thembisa Mdoda
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Thoba Mkangisa
- Dating / Boyfriend: Engaged to Thoba Mkangisa
- Children: One (1)
Anele Mdoda Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $10 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Television Personality, Presenter, and Author
Anele Mdoda House and Cars
- Place of living: South African
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Anele Mdoda and Kelly Rowland
In the year 2019, Anele came under fire after she said in a now-deleted tweet that the former Destiny’s Child member Kelly only “looks amazing with make-up” and she has “the receipts” to prove it.
Anele Mdoda Career
Mdoda started her career as a DJ at the University of Pretoria in the year 2004, where she was studying politics and international relations. There she met Nash and the pair discovered an on-air chemistry.
In the year 2007, she was hired by Jo’burg radio station Highveld FM. Needing a co-host, she suggested Nash as her partner and the pair hosted a successful weekday evening show for a year.
In March 2008, the pair were poached by national broadcaster 5FM. She was rated as “the hottest thing on local radio” by South African radio legend Alex Jay in a September 2008 interview.
From 2009 to 2010 she co-hosted (with Rob van Vuuren) the SABC2 reality competition SA’s Got Talent, based on the British “Got Talent” format. In the year 2012, she was a judge of the Miss South Africa pageant. In the same year, she was announced as one of the three judges for the Mzansi Magic reality competition Clash of the Choirs South Africa, which aired in the year 2013.
In 2013, she was the host of the M-Net docu-reality series Dream School SA, and in 2014 was once again a judge for Miss South Africa. In the year 2013, she began co-presenting the SABC3 talk show Tongue in Cheek. In the year 2016 she started hosting the SABC3 daytime talk show Real Talk.
Anele Mdoda Award
In 2012, Anele won the MTN Radio Award for Best Daytime Show.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anele Mdoda
Anele is an acclaimed television personality, presenter, and author who hosts a show that airs on SABC3 as well as The Real Talk show.
Anele is a South African national born on 19th May 1984, in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
Anele stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters).
Anele was in a relationship with Thandile, but later they separated after dating for some time.
Anele has an approximate net worth of $10 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Details about Anele’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Because of reasons, Anele has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Anele is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Anele hosts a show that airs on SABC3 as well as The Real Talk show. She had served with a couple of radio stations prior to making it to become a TV host.
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