Biography
Bonang Dorothy Matheba (born 25 June 1987), known professionally as Bonang Matheba, is a multi-talented and versatile South African stage performer. She is a television presenter, radio personality, entrepreneur, film producer and above all, a cheerful giver.
Bonang Dorothy Matheba is known for her excellent presenting skills. She rose to fame after presenting the SABC 1 show “Live”.
She has appeared in many of the world’s top magazines and her way of hosting is also very unique and interesting.
Let’s take a look at some interesting facts about the life of this multi-talented woman.
South African TV presenter
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| Full name: | Bonang Dorothy Matheba |
| Stage name: | Bonang Matheba |
| Born: | June 25, 1987 (age 37) |
| Place of birth: | Mahikeng, South Africa |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.53 minutes |
| Parents: | Charlotte Mokoena, Gampi Matheba |
| Siblings: | Reabetswe Sechoaro, Thabo Mokoena |
| Husband • Spouse: | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Euphonik (old name), also known as AKA (old name) |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Filmmaker • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | $1 million – $3 million |
Early life and education
Bonang Matheba was born on 25 June 1987. She is from Mafikeng in South Africa.
She was born to Charlotte Mokoena, Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at Sasol, and Gampi Matheba, a senior lecturer at North-West University.
She has two siblings, an older sister named Reabetswe Sechoaro and an older brother named Thabo Mokoena.
Bonang Matheba attended Fourways High School in Johannesburg. Fourways High School is a highly prestigious high school located in central South Africa.
Personal life
In 2012, it was reported that Bonang Matheba was in a relationship with a famous South African DJ simply identified as Euphonik. Soon after, it was reported that Euphonik was abusive and constantly attacking Bonang.
The incident got to the point where Bonang Dorothy sued her lover for assault, but she later dropped the charges against Euphonik after things were settled between them.
Although she faced backlash from netizens after she dropped the charges against Euphonik, her lover. Some netizens accused Bonang Matheba of fabricating stories against DJ Euphonik.
However, Bonang Matheba has publicly denied reports that she was trying to set Euphonik up. She said, “I never expected how badly I would be treated when my breakup story leaked. It was one of the most painful experiences, and sometimes I’m not sure how I survived.”
Then, after her relationship with DJ Euphonik fell apart, Bonang Matheba began dating another famous South African rapper named Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, aka AKA. Bonang Matheba and AKA dated for two years before breaking up.
While Bonang Matheba is still childless, she has been vocal about wanting to have children one day. In October, the media personality spoke about her secret man, saying that she was smitten with him and wanted to start a family with him.
Career
Bonang Matheba has hosted several major awards ceremonies and events in South Africa. She has also successfully produced several South African blockbusters.
Bonang Matheba was also the host of the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards; she was also the host of Miss South Africa 2018. She also hosted the pre-show of the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards and the 2016 BET Awards.
In December 2018, Bonang Matheba co-hosted a show called Global Citizen: Mandela 100 Concert, which featured South African comedian Trevor Noah, world-class model Naomi Campbell and many other famous public figures.
Social media
- Instagram name: @bonang_m
Net worth
Currently, she is living everyone’s dream. Bonang Matheba earns so much from her profession that it has given her an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $3 million.
List of movies played
- Intersex
- Don’t judge
- Zaziwa
- Afternoon Express Train
- is Bonang
- E! Africa Red Carpet
- Top Payments
