Anele Mdoda is a South African celebrity radio and TV personality. 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.
Anele Mdoda Age
Mdoda is 37 years old as of 2021, 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 an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Anele Mdoda Weight Loss
Anele has a moderate weight, she has been sharing snatched pictures of her impressive weight loss on social media. She explained that “boxing” and “tennis” were the main activities that helped her shed weight and firm up. She further explained she had an eating plan that she follows, remarking how she also adds a sprinkle of happiness to her weight loss journey.
Anele Mdoda Education
Mdoda studied at the University of Pretoria where she enrolled for a Degree in Politics and International Relations.
Anele Mdoda Parents
Mdoda was born and raised by her parents in Mthatha, Eastern Cape in South Africa. Sadly lost her mother in the year 2009. She was raised along with her elder sister named Thembisa Mdoda.
Anele Mdoda Mother
Thembisa 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 Boyfriend
Mdoda was in a relationship with Thandile, but later they separated after dating for some time. Anele and Thandile have a son Alakhe -Ilizwe who was born on 10th August 2015.
Anele Mdoda and Thandile
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
Anele has an estimated net worth of USD 10 million as of 2021. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is his career as a radio and TV personality. 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 Mdoda.
Anele Mdoda Wiki
- Full Names: Anele Mdoda
- Popular As: Anele
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Radio and TV personality
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Anele Mdoda Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 37 years old as of 2021
- 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?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Anele Mdoda Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Sister): Thembisa Mdoda
- Marital Status: Single
- Husband/Spouse: Not available
- Dating / Boyfriend: Thandile
- Children: Sons (Not known) Daughter(s) (Not known)
Anele Mdoda Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: USD 10 million as of 2021
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Radio and TV personality
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.