Aldrin Sampear is a South African broadcast journalist, radio personality, and TV presenter born on March 7th. He doesn’t have a wife, however, he is in a same-sex relationship with Kholofelo Leyfort Mogane.
Sampear is one of the best brains in the media industry, having worked in notable media entities in the country and interviewed high-profile individuals, including past presidents of some African countries. The journalist’s flourishing career has spanned over a decade. Read all about it here and also get an inside look into his personal life.
Summary of Aldrin Sampear’s Biography
- Full name: Aldrin Sampear
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: March 7
- Ethnicity: Zulu
- Nationality: South African
- Sexual Orientation: Gay
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Aldrin Samspear’s Partner: Kholofelo Leyfort Mogane
- Aldrin Samspear’s Parents: Sheren Sampear (mother)
- Siblings: 2 including Shanin Twinkles Sampear
- Famous for: Being a radio host on POWER FM
- Aldrin Samspear’s Instagram:
- Twitter: @AldrinSampear
- Facebook: Aldrin Samspear
Where Was Aldrin Sampear Born?
Aldrin Sampear was born in Bronville in Welkom, Free State, South Africa, on March 7th to Sheren Sampear and her husband. His actual age is not known because he has not revealed the exact year that he was born.
The veteran journalist identifies as colored, while his mother tongue is Afrikaans, as gathered from his Twitter bio. As a kid, he lived in various cities with his family, including Orlando East in Soweto, before they eventually settled in Tsietsi in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni.
He is the only son of his parents, and he has sisters as well. One of them is called Idah Sampear. She is a mother of one who graduated from the university in March 2023. Aldrin lost his precious mother in 2010 and had to start taking care of his sisters at a young age.
When we lost our mom in 2010 I felt empty. Taking care of my sisters kept me going. They grew up to be well mannered and kind hearted human beings. And today, we celebrate the graduation of Idah Sampear. I’m grateful to my aunts as well. Today, I remember mama in a happy way. pic.twitter.com/Sea82HgRHs
— Aldrin Sampear (@AldrinSampear) March 16, 2023
However, we can establish that their father is still alive, and a cordial relationship exists between them. Aldrin’s father has been his strong support system since he lost his mother.
He is comfortable with his son’s sexual preference and relationship with his partner. Mr. Sampear affectionately refers to both of them as “Bantwana bam”.
I'm reminded everytime I visit my dad with my partner,how lucky I am. They LOVE eachother 😍. It's beautiful to watch. He calls us "bantwana bam". They would be on a phone call for 20min😳 not even I get that.
I wish for every gay man this level of comfort & recognition.
— Aldrin Sampear (@AldrinSampear) September 19, 2020
Aldrin Sampear’s Qualifications
Aldrin Sampear began his education at Kliptown Primary in Johannesburg. However, not much is known about his schooling history as he has not made public the names of the high school and university he attended or the courses he has taken over the years.
He gave a guest lecture at the University of the Witwatersrand on April 19, 2023. Later, he wrote on his Instagram profile that he had always wanted to attend university but had been unable to pay for it. He further stated that he had been able to enroll there after working and saving money for his education there and was able to graduate from the institution as well.
This shows that Aldrin Sampear holds a degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. It could be a bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate degree.
Sampear’s Career as a Seasoned Broadcast Journalist
Sampear is a veteran broadcast journalist, TV presenter, and radio personality who has worked with several media outfits in the country. He began his career on the radio with Kasie FM in 2008 and subsequently garnered experience in the newsrooms of the following local radio outfits: Jozi FM, YFM, and 702.
Sampear left 702 in 2012 for Jacaranda FM, where he covered several historic events, including the Marikana Massacre, as a field reporter – thanks to his passion for political and in-depth reporting.
He spent a couple of years at Jacaranda and was later hired by Power FM, the first post-democracy black-owned commercial radio. He had a productive stint at the station and was one of the first journalists to fine-tune the tone and direction of the media company’s news DNA.
Aldrin joined SABC TV as a Senior Political Journalist in 2014. He left three years later to join eNCA in the same position. His time at eNCA saw him hosting his first political TV show, Polit Bureau, and sitting with the Heads of State and Senior Executives, including the former President of Ghana, Mr. John Mahama, the former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and the former President of Mozambique Mr. Joaquim Chissano.
Other programs he has anchored as a host in the course of his flourishing career include Beyond the Headline on SAfmBTH, SABC NEWS’ current affairs show, Unfiltered, the Anchor on SABC, the Flip Side, as well as African Perspective.
Besides media, Sampear facilitates meaningful conversations for corporate bodies and Mcees notable events and occasions. Sampear has quite a thriving career as a media personality. It’s not clear if he has other businesses through which he makes extra income, and the value of his assets is yet to be determined.
Who is Aldrin Sampear’s Wife or Partner?
Aldrin Sampear is romantically involved with Kholofelo Leyfort Mogane, and the two have been together for over a decade. There is no available information about how they met and where exactly their paths crossed for the first time.
Aldrin Sampear’s partner, Mogane, is a renowned South African chef and fashion enthusiast. He was born on September 20th in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. He attended Greendale High School and The University of South Africa.
He is the founder and owner of Leyforts Kitchen. He launched the business in 2020 during the Covid era after he was encouraged to do so by Aldrin. Kholofelo, who has always wanted to be a chef from childhood, got his first chef gig online after optimizing his Instagram page.
He previously worked at a car rental company, but today, he is a successful caterer. Sampear and his partner have not officially tied the knot yet. However, their union has the blessings of their respective families, and there is no sign they are leaving each other any time soon.
The journalist shared in 2020 that his father, aunt, and sisters called his partner on his birthday to celebrate his special day.
Sometime in July 2022, he also shared a photo on Instagram where he wore a matching color with his “in-laws”. He mentioned that although it was pure coincidence, he believes his relationship with Mogane “is written in the heavens”. Sampear called his partner “My Muntu”.
Is Aldrin Sampear Gay?
Aldrin Sampear is gay. He came out of the closet in 2020 after many years of being in a secret relationship with his partner. The journalist decided to speak out about his sexual preference on his radio show after the owner of the station encouraged him to do so.
According to Sampear, Given Mkhari, the Chairman of MSG Group and owner of POWER FM, told him he knew there was something about him [Aldrin] he had been holding back. Mkhari would later encourage him to spill it out as it would not change anything among his loyal fans.
Following the admonition, Aldrin announced he was gay, and since then, he’s been vocal about his sexual orientation and super proud of the man he’s been in love with.
