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Anele Mdoda

Anele Mdoda (born May 19, 1984) is a South African television presenter, radio personality, producer, businesswoman and author. Born and raised in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, Mdoda obtained a degree in Politics and International Relations at the University of Pretoria. Her career then began at the age of 20 in 2004 as a radio DJ.[1] Mdoda is currently the host of 947's breakfast show Anele and the Club on 947.

Anele Mdoda
Born (1984-05-19) 19 May 1984 (age 40)
Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Occupations
  • Television presenter
  • radio personality
  • producer
  • businesswoman
  • author
Years active2004-present
Children1 (Alakhe Mdoda)
RelativesThembisa Mdoda (sister)

Career

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Anele Mdoda was born May 19, 1984, in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Her sister Thembisa Mdoda is also a television personality.[2] After her matric she enrolled at University of Pretoria Degree in Politics and International Relations. She worked at Highveld FM after her graduation in 2007. Following year, after she left Highveld FM and she worked for 5FM. That same year she contested on fifth season of Strictly Come Dancing reality competition.

From 2009 to 2010, Mdoda co-hosted SA's Got Talent which was aired on SABC 2 along with Rob van Vuuren.[3]

Mdoda was announced Miss South Africa judge in 2012,[4] that same year she became a judge of reality competition Clash of the Choirs.[5][6]

In 2013, she hosted docu-reality series Dream School SA aired on M-Net.[7]

Tongue in Cheek talk show was co-hosted by Anele in 2014,[8][9] two years later she hosted daytime talk show Real Talk with Anele.[10][11]

In May 2016, she co-hosted Our Perfect Wedding with her sister Thembisa.[12]

In November 2018, Mdoda joined 947 as Breakfast Club show host.[3] That same month she hosted third season of The Voice South Africa, which airs on M-NET[13][14][15]

In 2020, Mdoda was a judge on 2020 Miss South Africa pageant.[16]

In February 2021, she landed on role of hosting Pan-African television show The Buzz.[17][18][19]

In September 2021, she was announced as Miss South Africa host along with Nico Panagio.[20]

Mdoda hosted Miss South Africa Beauty Pageant 2022 which was held at SunBet Arena on August 13, 2022.[21]

In the second quarter of 2022, Mdoda co-produced Ludik Netflix Afrikaans series.[22]

In early April 2023, Mdoda launched singing game show Masked Singer, broadcast on SABC 3 and hosted by Mpho Popps in partnership with SABC 1 and Primedia.[23][24]

In early October 2024, Mdoda was announced as the host of 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards.[25]

Endorsement

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In early May 2019, Mdoda was announced as Domestos' official Sanitation Brand Ambassador.[26][27]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2024 DStv Content Creator Awards Host

Achievements

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Throughout her career Mdoda has scored several locally and international accolades. In 2012, she was named Rising Star of the Year by Media Magazine.[28][29][30] At 27th Annual Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards, she won Top South African Radio DJ.[31]

Anele won Best talk Show at the 2017 Golden Horn Awards. She also won Best Breakfast Show Host at the South African Radio Awards 2021.[32][33]

Honors

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  • Industry Icon of The Year: Anele Mdoda (Broadcasting) — GQ South Africa Men of the Year (2024)[34]


Basadi in Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 The Masked Singer Entertainment TV Producer of the Year Nominated [35]

Best of Joburg Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Herself Best radio personality Won [36]
2021 Best Radio Personality of the Year Won [37]

South African Film and Television Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 Herself Best talk Show Won [38]

South African Radio Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Club 947 Breakfast show presenter Pending [39][40]
Herself Best Breakfast Show Presenter Pending
Best Promotions/Stunt Pending
The Perfect Proposal Best Multi-Channel Promotions Pending
LottoStar Summer of Millions with 947 Best Radio Innovation Pending

Controversy

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In 2016, Anele Mdoda faced backlash after a holiday in Israel. The criticism, largely by South Africans, was due to her visiting Israel during a cultural boycott by the South African government and citizens, who are opposed to Israel. Mdoda referred to the criticisms as "political babble",[41] a statement she has never retracted. Anele Mdoda stirred the pot by boldly claiming that Kelly Rowland isn't as attractive as Beyoncé. The controversial statement has ignited a fervent debate among fans, with many questioning Mdoda's perspective on beauty in the realm of celebrity comparisons.[42]

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