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Busisiwe Mtshali

March 23, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Busisiwe Mtshali

Busisiwe Mtshali’s passion and vibrant personality are without a doubt the most enduring characteristics about this incredible actress. Born, bred and raised in the bustling streets of Johannesburg, Busisiwe is without a doubt a city slicker who thrives in the fast pace of city life.

Busisiwe completed her tertiary education at the University of the Witwatersrand where she obtained her Honors Degree in a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic arts in 2013, her career though started well before obtaining her qualification. While studying she was notorious for juggling both her studies and her passion for the industry with ease and utmost professionalism and because of this Busisiwe was able to pave the path of her destiny. From Lokshin bioscopes to international features she has continued to prove that her passion, professionalism and eagerness have remained integral in how she approaches her craft.

Busisiwe has been a part of some very popular shows within the South African industry and such as Lockdown, Ring of Lie to name a few, but many may commonly know her for her role of Thandeka on Thandeka’s Diary. She’s also graced our screens on soapies such as Scandal as well as Isidingo. In 2019 she booked her first international feature film following the narrative of Muslim girls saved from a Boko Haram camp. With both local and international film festival awards under her belt it’s clear to see that her range is wide and her talent immeasurable.

For bookings or more information on Busisiwe, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Busisiwe Mtshali - English Bright - OSM Talent

Busisiwe Mtshali - English Corporate - OSM Talent

Busisiwe Mtshali - English Dramatic - OSM Talent

Tshepo Matshaba

February 15, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Tshepo Matshaba

After studying Journalism at Rhodes University Tshepo’s professional journey began at Succeed Magazine writing entrepreneurial articles which led to his own column “Da Funki Generashun” in 1998. Tshepo’s writing caught the eye of John Hunt, head of renowned advertising agency TBWA Hunt Lascaris. John asked Tshepo to join the team and work on the MTN account as copywriter, producer and he managed to also voice a character in the MTN “Stix” radio campaign. This led to Tshepo’s first television voice over performance for an MTN TV commercial.

In 2004, after working heavily in advertising, Tshepo began leaning more towards recording voice overs. By 2006, Tshepo regularly booked voice work, radio and TV campaigns in English, Setswana, Sesotho and isiZulu. In 2008 Tshepo was approached by Mr Patrick Bogatsu, then Programme manager for the leading Durban based KZN regional radio station Gagasi FM to be the station’s imaging voice, a role he continued with for nine years.

Tshepo has voiced countless radio and TV commercials for top companies such as Vodacom, Total, SAB Breweries, Multichoice, Mzansi Magic, Old Mutual, DSTV, Nedbank, Mzansi Bioskop, Mzansi Wethu, Absaville, Multichoice Diski Challenge, Nedbank Cup, Kaya FM, MTN, Accenture, Cambridge Food, Anglo American and Telkom Mobile.

Tshepo has experience in writing, translating, voicing, and producing radio dramas, educational videos, e-learning, documentaries for all major industries including Mining, Financial Services, Automotive, Health, Entertainment, Retail, Government and more. Tshepo’s experience is wide and varied.

For bookings or more information on Tshepo, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Tshepo Matshaba - English Conversational- OSM Talent

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Tshepo Matshaba - Setswana - Conversational - OSM Talent

Tshepo Matshaba - Setswana - Corporate - OSM Talent

Zanele Potelwa

February 15, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Zanele Potelwa

Zanele Potelwa is an award-winning radio and television presenter, MC, DJ, content creator, actress and voice-over artist who has firmly established herself as one of South Africa’s most exciting young media personalities.

Known for her infectious energy, warmth and genuine love for people, Zanele has built a career around her passion for communication and her ability to connect with audiences from all walks of life. Whether behind the radio mic, in front of the camera or commanding a live stage, she brings an unmistakable energy and authenticity to everything she does.

Zanele currently co-hosts 5FM’s flagship afternoon drive show, 5 Drive, Monday to Friday from 15:00–18:00, having steadily risen through the ranks of the national youth station. Her 5FM journey began behind the scenes as a mentee before she moved on air, first hosting the weekday overnight slot, then joining the Roger Goode Show as traffic presenter and later being awarded her own weekday lunchtime show. Her talent on air has seen her recognised as an SA Radio Award winner.

Her television career has grown alongside her success in radio. Zanele is a presenter on S3’s Expresso Morning Show, leading the show’s Johannesburg studio, as well as a presenter on SABC 1’s iconic entertainment and lifestyle programme Selimathunzi.

She has also become synonymous with adventure reality television as host of Tropika Island of Treasure. Her work on Tropika Island of Treasure: Zanzibar earned her a 2026 SAFTA nomination for Best TV Presenter, with Zanele returning to host the show’s 12th season.

Zanele’s natural ability to connect with both live and television audiences has also made her an increasingly sought-after MC and event host. In 2026, she reached another major career milestone when she co-hosted the 32nd Annual South African Music Awards alongside Cassper Nyovest at the Sun City Superbowl.

Career Highlights

Co-host of 5FM’s 5 Drive
Presenter on Expresso Morning Show
Presenter on Selimathunzi
Host of Tropika Island of Treasure
2026 SAFTA nominee – Best TV Presenter for Tropika Island of Treasure: Zanzibar
Co-host of the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMAs), 2026, alongside Cassper Nyovest
Host of the South African Social Media Awards, 2025
MC at Zee Nation Fest, 2025
Green Carpet Host for the Basadi in Music Vanguard Awards, 2025
Host/presenter at the 30th South African Music Awards, 2024
Red Carpet Host for the Metro FM Music Awards
Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans honouree
SA Style Awards – The Next Big Thing, 2025
gsport Awards – Style of the Year, 2025
SA Radio Award winner
Red Carpet Host for the South African Music Awards, 2019
Host of the Gen Next Awards, 2021 & 2022
Red Carpet Host for the SA Amapiano Awards, 2021
Pink Carpet Host for the Feather Awards, 2021
Host for Homecoming, 2021
Host for Big Brother eviction parties

Zanele’s career extends beyond presenting and hosting. She is also an accomplished DJ, content creator, actress and voice-over artist, with her versatility allowing her to move seamlessly between radio, television, live events, digital content and commercial work.

At the heart of Zanele’s career remains her passion for people. It is this ability to communicate, connect and bring her unmistakable energy to a room that continues to make her one of the most versatile and compelling personalities in South African entertainment.

For bookings or more information on Zanele, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Zanele Potelwa - English Conversational - OSM Talent

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Zanele Potelwa - English Dramatic - OSM Talent

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Zanele Potelwa - English Promo - OSM Talent

Chilu Lemba

February 15, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Chilu Lemba

Chilu Lemba is a Zambian-born and South African–based radio and television presenter, voice over artist, author and musician. His voice is heard across the continent daily on ads ranging from branding commercials for washing detergents and cellphone networks, to promos for satellite television channels.

A graduate of the AAA School of Advertising, Chilu has over two decades experience in collaborating with media institutions, production companies and has been the voice of the Eyewitness News brand heard daily on Talk Radio 702 and Cape Talk, for the past ten years. He also voices thousands of communication ads annually for multiple brands.

In June 2019, Chilu released his memoir titled Finding My Voicedetailing his journey in the media industry.

Chilu won the award for Best TV Promo (2022) at the Voice Over Awards hosted by The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists. He was also awarded the Voice Arts Award in the Outstanding Commercial - TV or Streaming - Best African Voiceover (2022) category, hosted by The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences

Other achievements include the APVA Spotlight of the Year (2022) Legacy Recognition award for excellent work as an industry expert and key supporter of the African audio industry

For bookings or more information on Chilu, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Paballo Koza

September 23, 2022 By Owen Swanson

Paballo Koza

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Paballo began acting at age 5, starring in numerous commercials. At age 11, he landed his first TV role on the SABC 2 drama series ‘Thola.’ He also starred in the short film ‘The Blanket’ and recorded voice overs for Cell C’s TV & radio ads. He proceeded to get a supporting role in the SAFTA winning soapie ‘Rhythm City’ at age 13 and starred in the Darrel Roodt, SATFA nominated, comedy film ‘Skorokoro’ the same year.

At age 14 he received an African Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Young Actor for his starring role in the theatrical drama film ‘Dora’s Peace.’ During the same year he also began acting on the SAFTA nominated Mzansi Magic telenovela ’The Queen’, to which he had a recurring role through the six consecutive seasons.

He starred in the ETV drama ‘Easy Money’ at the age of 15. Paballo then proceeded to act in the critically acclaimed Mzansi Magic drama series ‘Houskeepers’ the following year, to which he had a supporting role during the first two seasons and a starring role on the third season.

Paballo acted while simultaneously attending school, which showcased his passion for acting as well as diligence and good work ethic. He attended high school at The National School of The Arts, majoring in Dramatic Arts.

In 2020, he starred in the SAFTA nominated Netflix film ‘Riding with Sugar’ as well as a guest role on BET’s telenovela ‘Isono’ that same year.

After graduating high school with a bachelor’s pass and three distinctions in 2020, he took his studies further by studying filmmaking at The New York Film Academy.

For bookings or more information on Paballo, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Paballo Koza - English Conversational - OSM Talent

Paballo Koza - English Conversational (2) - OSM Talent

Paballo Koza - English Corporate - OSM Talent

Paballo Koza - English Dramatic - OSM Talent

Paballo Koza - English Hard Sell - OSM Talent

Lebo Masike

August 3, 2022 By Owen Swanson

Lebo Masike

Lebo Masike is a passionate broadcaster with over 20 years experience in radio as a presenter, content producer and VO artist. A combination of love of music and communication found Lebo starting out on campus radio as a presenter and producer while studying in Durban in 1997, followed also by working at retail radio and commercial radio stations.

She has worked as a radio presenter for Gagasi FM, East Coast Radio and content producer at Vuma FM. As a voice over artist Lebo is expressive, whether you are looking for a youthful, upbeat, smooth or peaceful delivery that can be done with ease.

Running keeps Lebo sane having completed two Comrades Marathons in 2014 and 2015, within the fitness industry she has been brand ambassador for Virgin Active SA (2012 - 2016) and Umgeni Water Marathon (2019).

For bookings or more information on Lebo, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Zam Nkosi

July 27, 2022 By Owen Swanson

Zam Nkosi

Zam Nkosi has worked in the entertainment industry as a TV presenter, Producer, Director, Production Company Owner and Voice Over Artist for almost 30 years.

Zam’s ability to turn over a variety of voice over delivery styles, his capacity to create unique and memorable voice over reads for any script and his solid reputation for working with creatives have resulted in advertising agencies, studios, copywriters and client’s, both locally and internationally, to always call on Zam’s incredible ability and talent.

For bookings or more information on Zam, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Nhlanhla Sehume

March 18, 2022 By Owen Swanson

Nhlanhla Sehume

Nhlanhla Sehume is a seasoned broadcaster based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

He started off in the industry working in radio, at YFM as a news anchor in 2011.

Nhlanhla then moved to Kaya 95.9 from there and moved to Power 98.7, where he currently manages the assignments desk.

The 34-year-old is also the host of Newzroom Afrika's weekend Newsfeed programme and has also featured as a presenter on eNCA and Carte Blanche (Guest presenter).

He is also a professional voice over artist whose work spans from representing some of South Africa’s major banks, international investment firms and a leading car manufacturer.

Nhlanhla continues to work as a voice artist and has continued to grow and hone his craft.

For bookings or more information on Nhlanhla, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Nhlanhla Sehume - English Corporate - OSM Talent

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Kuhle Nkosi

March 12, 2021 By Owen Swanson

Kuhle Nkosi

Kuhle is an AFDA graduate (The South African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art) and received his degree in Directing, Producing and Writing in 2007. Since graduating he has built up various other experiences within the entertainment industry, working as a sport researcher for the SABC, the 2008 Olympic Games and the Confederation Cup in 2009. Kuhle has also worked as a casting director for television commercials.

He has also worked behind the scenes in Johannesburg’s Hip Hop scene with multiple live events and by providing content and consultancy for some of the top promotors in the city. Some highlights include various shoots and live events for

Slum Village, Blu & Exile, Vast Air of Cannibal Ox, People Under The Stairs, Skyzoo, Planet Asia and Ras Kass.

Kuhle has also featured as an actor in various top brand television commercials, most recently in an international Jameson TV commercial directed by Anthony Mandler. (Jay Z, Usher, Rihanna, Justin Bieber)

Kuhle’s radio experience has seen him co-host an adult talk show segment called ‘Adulting’ on Power DM with Khomotso Moloto and Pabi Moloi.

Over the last ten years, Kuhle has become extremely popular as a voice over artist; recording countless commercials for television, radio and online, Kuhle has been the brand voice for SABC 1 and the station voice for KFM and Cape Talk Radio.

For bookings or more information on Kuhle, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Kuhle Nkosi - English Conversational - OSM Talent

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Kuhle Nkosi - English TV Promo - OSM Talent

Mpho Osei-Tutu

October 29, 2020 By Owen Swanson

Mpho Osei-Tutu

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Mpho Osei-Tutu was born in Paris to a Mosotho mother and Ghanaian father and has lived in South Africa, Lesotho, France, England, Togo, Ghana and the United States.

His love of drama began at the tender age of eight. He holds a B.A. (Hons) in Dramatic Art from Wits University, where he majored in Performance, Television and Screenwriting and is a familiar actor on the South African stage and screen.

On stage, Mpho has performed in Mike van Graan’s When Swallows Cry (2018 Naledi Awards Best Play). He also played Mr. Grove in Reza de Wet’s African Gothic (2018 Broadway World Awards Best Play and Best Actor in a Featured Role). His portrayal of multiple roles in Wajdi Mouawad’s Scorched earned him a Best Actor nomination at the 2017 Naledis and he was part of the 2013 Naledi Best Play ensemble of Moliere’s The Miser. He enjoyed success with his self-penned Convincing Carlos (2010 Standard Bank Ovation Award) and has enjoyed multiple runs with Zakes Mda’s The Mother Of All Eating, Paul Slabolepsky’s For Your Ears Only and Athol Fugard’s The Island. He also played Ramabanquo in Pieter-Dirk Uys’ MacBeki.

On screen, Mpho guest starred as Neville in Outer Banks and Yen in Resident Evil - both on Netflix; recurred as fallen Mayor of Joburg, Shivambu, on Mzansi Magic’s Isithembiso and was a series regular as twins Tebza and Gary in the second instalment of the popular anthological series The Imposter (on Showmax). He received Best Actor nominations for the internationally acclaimed A Million Colours/Colors of Heaven (on Amazon Prime) and the Mzansi Magic sitcom Samsokolo at the SAFTAs in 2013 and 2014 respectively. In 2007 he was part of the cast for the International Emmy nominated Home Affairs. Mpho has also appeared in over 30 TV commercials.

Mpho who has voiced animated films, radio and TV commercials, corporate events, telephone IVRs, audio books and radio plays. He was part of the cast of the MTN Radio Award Winning radio Radio Vuka.

He is also an award winning screenwriter, a director and a producer with sitcom, drama and talk show credits to his name. He has been on the following SAFTA winning teams: Thuli no Thulani (2019 Best Writing in a Comedy), Ga Re Dumele (2016 Best Directing in a Comedy), Check Coast (2015 Best Writing in a Comedy) and Rhythm City (2009 Best Writing in a Soap). He was on the writing team of the 2010 International Emmy Nominated Hopeville, co-created the sitcom Kota Life Crisis (12 SAFTA nominations and 1 win for season 1 and 2) and wrote two seasons of the late night talk show WTF Tumi which earned him a Comics Pen nomination at the Savanna Comics Choice Awards.

Mpho served as a trustee of Johannesburg’s longest running Schools Drama festival The Raps One Act Play Festival from 2010 till its winding up in 2018. He was also on the board of The South African Guild of Actors from 2012 to 2014.

For bookings or more information on Mpho, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Mpho Osei-Tutu - English Bright - OSM Talent

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