Bonang Matheba Biography – What to Know About the TV Presenter

Bonang Matheba (born 25th of June, 1987) is a South African TV presenter, actress, and radio/social media personality. Her claim to prominence was as the host of SABC 1’s Live (currently Live Amp) from 2007-2012 alongside Tbo Touch.

Also known as Queen B, Bonang Matheba is easily one of the most popular celebrities and definitely South Africa’s most popular television host. Some of the shows she currently hosts include SABC 3’s Top Billing, Afternoon Express and the Metro FM’s The Front Row. She currently stars on the Afternoon Express with Danilo Acquisto, Jeannie D and Bonnie Mbuli.

Bonang is also a prolific brand ambassador. She has represented several top companies including Revlon, Distraction, Ciroc, Peugeot, Ipanema, Legit Edcon, Brutal Fruit, BIC Razors and Diva Divine Hair.

Summary of Bonang Matheba’s Biography

  • Full name: Bonang Dorothy Matheba
  • Nickname: Queen B, Your Girl B
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of birth: 25th of June, 1987
  • Born Place: Mahikeng, North West, South Africa
  • Residence: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Bonang Matheba’s Age: 36 years old
  • Ethnicity: African
  • Nationality: South African
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Unmarried
  • Bonang Matheba’s Parents: Charlotte Mokoena and Gampi Matheba
  • Siblings: Reabetswe Sechoaro and Thabo Mokoena
  • Education: Fourways High School, University of Johannesburg
  • Occupation: Television presenter, radio personality, actress, model, businesswoman
  • Bonang Matheba’s Height in Inches: 5 feet
  • Bonang Matheba’s Height in Centimetres: 152
  • Bonang Matheba’s Weight: 56 kg/123.5 lbs
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Shoe Size: 7.5 (US) or 38 (EU) or 5 (UK)
  • Bonang Matheba’s Net worth: $7.2 million
  • Famous for: her flamboyant presenting skills and her signature voice
  • Bonang Matheba’s Instagram: bonang_m
  • Twitter: @Bonang
  • Facebook:

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Bonang Matheba

Who Is Bonang Matheba?

The celeb TV host was born in Mafikeng on the 25th of June, 1987. Her father is Andrew Gampi Matheba and was a lecturer at the University of North West while her mother worked for an agribusiness company as the Corporate Head of Human Resources. Her parents later divorced and her mother got remarried and the new couple had a son – Thabo.

What qualifications does bonang matheba have?

Bonang Matheba has a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Johannesburg. Along with her older sister and her half-brother, the entire family relocated to Johannesburg where Bonang attended Fourways High School and later enrolled at the University of Johannesburg to study Marketing.

Bonang Matheba’s Career

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She got her start at 15 years old

Bonang’s big introduction to the entertainment industry came in 2002 when the fifteen-year-old landed a gig as a presenter on Manhattan’s Fantasy Challenge on SABC 2. But her big break came in 2007 when she got a job as the new presenter for Live on SABC 1 with Tbo Touch and Andile Ncube. In a short while, she became one of the most in-demand South African television hosts.

Overnight Sensation

After becoming an overnight sensation in the country, she was tapped to host the 9th Annual Metro FM Awards in 2008 alongside Tbo Touch. In 2010, she also hosted the 16th Annual South African Music awards with Sizwe Dhlomo, Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Trevor Noah (who later took over from Jon Stewart as host of the American The Daily Show).

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In 2011, Bonang was among the celebrities who joined the 3rd season of Tropika Island of Treasure (Thailand) as contestants. That same year, she hosted the 17th annual South African Music Awards which was co-hosted by Phat Joe.

‘Top-Billed’ Celeb

Still, in 2011, Bonang hosted the 9th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards. In 2012, she left Live. Queen B joined SABC 3’s Top Billing as their newest presenter, boosting their viewership by over 200,000 viewers – thereby solidifying her role as the most in-demand presenter in the country.

The next year, she joined the cast of Clash of the Choirs on Mzansi Magic and guest starred on SABC 1’s Intersexions. After which, in 2014, she served as the judge for Miss South Africa.

For Bonang, this was only the beginning – her career has grown immeasurably ever since with Bonang even scoring a plush gig as co-host on Metro FM’s The Front Row.

Relationships With Siphiwe Tshabalala, DJ Euphonik, D’Banj and Others

Bonang dated South African Superstar, Slikour, before her rise to fame. Their relationship, while not short-lived, did not stand the test of time. After their breakup, Bonang began dating DJ Euphonik in 2012. Despite rumours of abuse, infidelity and domestic violence, their relationship continued to thrive.

However, in 2012, Bonang pressed charges against DJ Euphonik on grounds of domestic assault but the couple later got back together. Despite the negativity surrounding his relationship with Bonang, DJ Euphonik is said to be one of South Africa’s most influential artists. He has been applauded for his annual one-day workshop which he uses to reach out to people with aspirations to be a DJ.

bonang & AKA

By 2015, Bonang was alleged to be in a relationship with Nigerian artiste – D’banj after the pair attended MTV Africa Music Awards together in 2015.

Rumour also had it that Bonang Matheba dated Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, Siphiwe Tshabalala at the time she was presenting Kaizer Chiefs FC TV.

She is, however, currently in a relationship with Musician and rapper – Kiernan Forbes better known by his stage name – A.K.A. Since the couple got together, they have been constantly referred to as South Africa’s power couple. A.K.A is not only known for his beef with Cassper Nyovest but also his hit songs – Victory Lap, Mistakes, Do It and In my Walk. The rapper recently introduced Bonang to his family which could be interpreted as a sign of positive things to come.

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Bonang Matheba’s Net Worth, House and Cars

Bonang Matheba is the brand ambassador for Revlon Cosmetics South Africa. She is a media personality who has had a very successful career and is also the owner of Bonang Matheba Entertainment. With her numerous money making platforms, her net worth is estimated to be $7.2 million.

With such a huge bank account, it is no surprise that South Africa’s Queen B can afford to drive the best cars. Bonang has a Mercedes-Benz AMG collection, a BMW i8 and a Range Rover. She also lives in an upscale neighbourhood.

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Eddy Valerii
Eddy Valerii
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