Bonang Matheba is a South African media personality, businesswoman, philanthropist and former model. Born in Mahikeng, North West Province, South Africa, she is the oldest child of her parents. She has two younger sisters. She was raised in the small town of Potchefstroom. Her parents are Ms. Charlotte Mokoena and Mr. Mothopo Matheba. She has a brother named Tshepo Matheba.
Age
Bonang Matheba is 35 years old as of 2023.
Early life
Bonang Matheba was born and raised in Mahikeng, North West Province, South Africa. She is the oldest of three children. She attended St Mary’s DSG in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal, where she matriculated in 2005.
Education
Matheba attended Monash University in Johannesburg, where she obtained a degree in media studies and public relations. Career: Matheba’s career began in 2006 when she was chosen to be a presenter on the SABC 1 youth show, Live. She went on to host various other shows, including the SABC 1 music show Jam Alley. Matheba also co-hosted a radio show on Metro FM and was a judge on the SABC 1 talent show Class Act.
In 2012, she became the first South African to host the African version of MTV’s Base Chart Show. In 2016, Matheba hosted the 13th Annual South African Music Awards and the 2017 South African Style Awards. She has also appeared in several television shows, including The Queen and ETV’s Katch It with Khanyi. Matheba has also appeared in several movies, including Happiness is a Four-Letter Word and She is King.
Relationships
Matheba has been in several high-profile relationships throughout her career, including a brief relationship with rapper AKA in 2014. She has also been in relationships with media mogul DJ Euphonik and rapper Slikour.
Children
Matheba does not have any children.
Houses and Cars
Matheba owns a lavish millions-dollar mansion in Johannesburg, South Africa. The actress also has several properties she purchased around the world. She also owns a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, Maybach S500, BMW i8, Range Rover Sport, and Mercedes Benz C63 AMG.
Net Worth
Matheba’s net worth is estimated to be around $14 million. Her career, endorsements, and other money-making businesses generated her net worth.
Controversy
Matheba has been involved in a few controversies throughout her career. In 2016, she was accused of plagiarising a music video for one of her singles. In 2018, she was embroiled in a feud with fellow media personality Pearl Thusi, which resulted in a public back-and-forth between the two.