Dr. Musa Mthombeni is a 34-year-old specialist radiologist and media personality born on April 22, 1990. He serves as the host of the SABC2 medical TV show, Vital Signs.
Dr Musa is a former child star who rose to fame as a presenter on YOTV. He later studied medicine at the university and has worked at different hospitals, including Lenasia Clinic in Johannesburg. Though a specialist radiologist, the Vaal native has been presenting a medical TV show called Vital Signs on SABC2 for over two years. He is also an event MC and brand influencer.
Dr Musa Mthombeni’s Biography Summary
- Full name: Dr Musawenkosi Mthombeni
- Nickname: Dr Musa
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: April 22nd, 1990
- Dr Musa Mthombeni’s Age: 34 years old
- Ethnicity: Black
- Nationality: South African
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christian
- Marital Status: Married
- Dr Musa Mthombeni’s Wife: Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni
- Dr Musa Mthombeni’s Parents: Ta Phil and mam’Mthombeni
- Siblings: 2 sisters; Masetjhaba Victoria Moleko and Mbalenhle Thembelihle Mogashoa
- Dr Musa Mthombeni’s Net Worth: $500,000
- Famous for: Being a former YOTV presenter and Specialist Radiologist
- Dr Musa Mthombeni’s Instagram: @drmusamthombeni
- Twitter: @DrMusaMthombeni
- Facebook: @DrMusaMthombeni
How Old is Dr Musa Mthombeni?
Dr Musa Mthombeni is 34 years old. He was born on April 22nd, 1990, and was raised in Vaal, Johannesburg.
Though not in the habit of organizing parties for his birthdays, Dr Musa’s wife, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni ensures he gets a royalty treatment on some of his birthdays by throwing him surprise parties. When the radiologist turned 32 in April 2022, Liesl gifted him a huge amount of money to buy for himself a car of his choice which she referred to as ‘noisy cars that don’t start.”
Who are Musa Mthombeni’s Parents?
Dr Musa Mthombeni’s parents are Ta Phil and mam’Mthombeni. His father is an architect while his mom was a school teacher. Musa’s parents have been married for over three decades and the medical practitioner shares a strong bond with them. He often posts about his parents on IG and in February 2017, he revealed that started building a house for his parents in 2016 and the house was almost completed at the time he shared the images of the building.
Musa Mthombeni is the only son of his parents and has two younger sisters named Masetjhaba Victoria Moleko and Mbalenhle Thembelihle Mogashoa. Victoria is a lawyer whereas, Mbali works as an accountant. Musa’s sisters are married with kids.
Surprisingly, in September 2018, after Musa Mthombeni shared on Instagram that he applied for a passport and it was processed within the shortest time, it was speculated that he was the son of Malusi Gigaba, then Minister of Home Affairs. Soon after, pictures of the two started circulating on social media and a debate ensued based on their resemblance.
Having taken notice of the rumor, Malusi took to Twitter to acknowledge that he bears the same skin complexion as Mthombeni. He then jokingly invited him for lunch so that they would discuss ‘Utatakho’. Even though it’s well known that the minister is not the father of Musa Mthombeni, it’s still uncertain whether he hails from the Gigaba clan.
Musa Mthombeni’s Qualification
With his mom being a school teacher, Musa Mthombeni was reportedly homeschooled for a while. Upon completion of high school, he enrolled at the University of Witwatersrand in 2006. There, he earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and his six-year degree included one year of community service at a local clinic and two years of internship.
In July 2023, Musa disclosed that he had completed the Diagnostic Radiology Board Exams in South Africa and thus, has become a Specialist Radiologist. He is presently pursuing a Masters in Medicine which will be completed shortly. Musa Mthombeni’s interest is in interventional radiology and he hopes to continue to grow his skill set.
Musa Mthombeni’s Early Career as a Radio and TV Presenter
While in high school, Musa Mthombeni kicked off his TV career and worked as the presenter of daily children’s programs on YOTV. He presented different live and pre-recorded shows which included:
- Let’s Get Quizzical
- YOTV Wildroom
- YOTV O-Zone
- YOTV Blue Couch
- YOTV Big Breakfast
- Friday Face Off
- ME TV
Then in 2010, while on campus, he joined Voice of Wits FM as a radio presenter. He also got associated with YFM, serving as an on-air host between 2012 and 2014. Interstingly, after completing his medical studies, the 34-year-old has returned to his first love—TV presenting. In November 2017, he emerged as the co-host of SABC3 talk show, Trending SA alongside Thuso Mbedu.
Dr Musa Mthombeni Was Certified as a Specialist Radiologist in 2023
On January 2nd, 2017, Musa Mthombeni took to Twitter to announce that he is officially a medical doctor. Soon after, he began working at Lenasia Clinic in the south of Johannesburg. Later on, he was recruited as a radiologist at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto. Then in July 2023, he received his board-certified specialist radiologist certification.
Meanwhile, from February 2023 to August 2023, he was a sessional radiology medical officer at the Gauteng Department of Health. He now aims to have his own practice and grow in his field which deals with X-rays and other high-energy radiations used especially for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
What is Musa Mthombeni’s Net Worth?
Dr. Musa Mthombeni’s net worth is estimated at $500,000. Over the years, he has recorded jaw-dropping achievements including building his parents their dream house in one of the suburbs in Vaal. Even though it was reported that the TV presenter solely built the house, he attested that his dad and mom made their own contribution towards the project. Nonetheless, he contributed most of the money used for the building.
In addition to raking in a substantial fortune from his medical practice, Dr. Musa has built his total wealth through his career in entertainment. For more than two years, he has been hosting a medical show, Vital Signs on SABC2. He also works as a brand influencer and event emcee. Furthermore, he has had minor roles in TV series such as eKasi: Our Stories, Intersexions, and the candid camera comedy movie, Ek Joke Net 2.
Dr Musa Mthombeni’s Cars
It’s no news that Musa Mthombeni has a special passion for cars. A fan of BMW automobiles, the 34-year-old owns a BMW 4 Series Convertible and a metallic green BMW E30 323i Convertible, both valued at over a million rand.
Meanwhile, Dr Musa bought his first car while in medical school, and after completing his parents’ house, he got himself a car of his choice – a White Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé in September 2017 that was said to be worth half a million rand.
In 2019, it was reported that the radiologist’s 5-day-old red Volvo was involved in an accident. It happened that a drunk driver hit his car and the Metro police officers’ cars on a rainy day and thankfully, no one was injured. Mthombeni plans on getting an SUV as his next car.
