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Zinzi Zungu

Zinzi Zungu

Zinzi Zungu was born in the heart of Durban, where her television career began at the age of 16 as a regional TV presenter for ETV’s children’s show Craze. Zinzi performed in many corporate videos and also did voices for Craze and many different radio stations in Durban.

Her career didn’t stop there as her love for the arts saw her move to Johannesburg to attend the prestigious South African School of Motion Picture and Live Performance – AFDA. Zinzi has performed in a number of theatre shows, including “Pata Pata” at the Civic Theatre in Johannesburg and the musical “Le Shebeen” (directed by Deon Opperman), which toured to the Grahamstown Festival of the Arts and was aired on SABC2. From there Zinzi officially became the face of SABC3 when it re-launched a new brand image.

During that period she MC’d many gigs such as SA Fashion Week, the launch of the SABC3 drama series The Lab, and the J&B Met. In 2010 Zinzi joined the cast of the E-TV soapie Scandal in the role of Thokozile, a rural girl looking to get ahead in the big city.

Zinzi Zungu is a woman of many talents; actress, voice over artist, presenter and MC.

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

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Zesuliwe Habede

Zesuliwe 'Zesu' Hadebe

Zesuliwe Hadebe gained her acting experience at the University of Witwatersrand where she appeared in a couple of productions. Zesu then interned on Ukhozi FM on the Breakfast Show with DJ Sbu, from there Zesu has performed on camera in shows such as Generations and Home Affairs IV.

Zesu has used her acting and radio experience as leverage to expand her career to include a professional voice artist. Her English recordings can be described as having a rich, African tonality and she also delivers an authentic Zulu voice over. With Zesu's vast experience she is able to deliver in a wide range of styles, such as; conversational to hardsell and corporate to dramatic.

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

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Thato Boqwana

Thato Boqwana

Thato Boqwana is a voice over artist and media enthusiast, who has a passion for community media, and developing skills at grass roots level.

In her capacity as a community media practitioner, she thrives on seeing young people, in the sector, operating effectively in their gifting and talent.

Thato believes her calling is to inspire a positive change in society, regardless of the platform she finds herself on.

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

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Thando Thabethe

Thando Thabethe

Born and bred in the city of lights Johannesburg, Thando had an insatiable desire to see her dreams become a reality, which saw her career begin at the tender age of 13. The realization that entertainment was her calling saw her star in various theatre productions before landing her first TV gig at the age of 14. This was merely the beginning of a revolution in the entertainment industry.

Thando discovered her love for radio at UJFM while at University of Johannesburg studying towards her Bcom Accounting degree, when asked she says, “Radio found me”. Thando found herself gradually making her mark on the airwaves. In 2010 she was head hunted by the YFM programs manager to join the biggest youth radio station in South Africa. Her Charisma and ability to connect with young people on a level many struggle to, saw her soaring from hosting a graveyard show to a primetime show in a matter of 6 months. Thando has since left YFM and joined 5FM in May 2014 where she was part of the afternoon drive show with Roger Goode giving us our daily dose of traffic, as well as hosting her own show "Beats By Demand" on Sundays between 10:00 & 14:00. From there Thando moved into the weekdays 10:00 – 13:00 slot hosting her own show, The Thando Thabooty Show, a year later she became the first female to host a drive time show on 5FM, The Thabooty Drive. In 2020, Thando moved to 947 and currently hosts The Drive with Thando on 947, weekdays 3pm to 7pm.

Thando Thabethe got her chance to move from theatre productions to on screen in 2010 when she landed the role of” Thando Nkosi” on the hit Sitcom “My Perfect Family” The show is ranked the 6th most viewed show and the 2nd most viewed comedy in SA with a viewership of over 3 000 000. The show went on to see a total of 3 seasons with Thando starring  alongside legends, Lillian Dube, John Lata and Baby Cele.

Thando starred in the lead role of Nolwazi Buzo in the biggest soapie in South Africa, Generations- The Legacy, which boasts close to 9 Million Viewers and the lead role of Zinhle Malinga in the upcoming feature film Love Lives Here. Hosting her own talk show Thando Bares All on TLC, which highlighted the extraordinary ways people live their lives. Other highlights include REYKA and BLOOD PSALMS on MNET and recently How To Ruin Christmas- The Wedding in 2020 and the sequel The Funeral in 2021, a series for Netflix.

Thando Thabethe has been highly requested for her MC work for various activations, both corporate and commercial around SA since 2010. Most recently she was the choice for the biggest CSI concert in the world, CokeRockCore and the biggest Hip-hop event in SA, Maftown Heights. She has also had the honor to host the biggest award ceremonies in South Africa, namely, The South African Music Awards and the South African Film & Television awards.

Thoroughly  involved within her community and very passionate about uplifting the girl child, Thando  hosts motivational talks in which she sheds light on her path in the hopes of changing other people’s lives, she adopts young girls annually for national take a girl child to work day, and raises funds for abused women & children through her annual Thando Thabethe Women’s Day Netball Challenge initiative.

Thando Thabethe is an influential, ambitious young woman who represents a market of young, independent, educated, aspirational and stylish young men and women. With her feet on the ground, her heart on the pulse, there is no doubt that the sky is the limit. Thando has over 3.7 million followers on Instagram, over 2.4 million followers on Facebook and over 2.4 million followers on Twitter.

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

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Shiba Mazaza

Shiba Mazaza

British-Malawian Shiba Melissa Mazaza is a South Africa-based campaigns manager and media strategist working with clients that value new and exciting cultural voices. She's cut her teeth through 2019 in SA's mother city working with management company Black Major, working with artists such as DJ Lag, Blinky Bill, Moonchild and Bongeziwe Mabandla, which thereafter inspired her to enter 2020 with her own company, Mount Makeda Media House. With music industry-related clients from writing for the likes of Mixmag and Red Bull Music, to managing campaigns for Apple Music's Platoon Africa office, she hopes to elevate the identities of all creatives in digital spaces. She also enjoys a healthy hands-on career scouting talent via editorial for Afropunk, while having managed stages and programmed festivals such as Design Indaba, Encounters International Film Festival, Cape Town Electronic Music Festival and Littlegig, as well as traveling all over the globe to discover the world's newest sounds and speaking at music markets such as Sakifo Reunion, AME Cabo Verde, Oslo World Norway, Lake of Stars Malawi, Access Ghana and beyond.

Shiba has found herself providing voices for more upbeat, young and friendly clients including Standard Bank, Parmalat and Liberty with more flirtatious voices for Kia, Levi's and Spree/Superbalist. Hard-sell, medium sell, nurturing, natural and more news-orientated clients are where she shines.

As the host of music industry insider Bandustry's virtual shows in collaboration with SkyroomLive.com, she ties her acting and music industry experience together on-camera in an informative and well-crafted series.

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

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Sibaphiwe ‘Sibs’ Matiyela

Sibaphiwe 'Sibs' Matiyela

Sibaphiwe “Sibs” Matiyela is a radio presenter, news anchor, podcaster, producer, writer and bilingual (English & Xhosa) VO artist.

After graduating from Rhodes University with an Honours degree in Politics and International Studies, this broadcaster by profession elected to change the world by pursuing a career in radio which spans over an incredibly exciting and wild decade rocking the mic on regional and national platforms.

Sibs has a voice of velvet, complimented by a wide, versatile and unique range. She is a joy to direct and it is no lie nor is it any wonder she is referred to as a “One Take Wonder” by those who have had the pleasure of working with her.  She is a consummate professional and inexorable talent in the booth.

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

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Relebogile Mabotja

Relebogile Mabotja

Arguably one of the hardest working women in the South African showbiz scene.  Relebogile Mabotja continues to stamp her authority as one of the best talents in the entertainment industry with her radio and voice over work, acting & presenting appearances, the production and musical directing work she does with her company Lebotja Media, Black Swan and more.

Relebogile’s talent extends to producing for television, commercials and music videos. She is very passionate about women empowerment and being a voice of reason in issues concerning women. Relebogile mentors’ young women and shares opportunities of growth. Relebogile continues to challenge the status quo in a male dominated industry with ground-breaking moves. She has directed all her philanthropic projects through her foundation, The Relebogile Mabotja Foundation.

Relebogile Mabotja has been in the media and entertainment business for 17 years with a host of skills. She was introduced to the television screens as a presenter in 2004 with CrazE on eTV. What followed was Gospel Grooves (eTV), 12 Day of Christmas (SABC 2), Nando’s TV (Soweto TV), Dance Your Butt Off Season 1 and 2 (SABC 1), TrendingSA (SABC 3 – Week Guest Host) and over a decade over emcee and hosting gigs. 2019 saw her Real Time Channel 155 as their ambassador.

She is the Producer behind projects the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards, Afro Café, Metro FM’s Live Red Carpet Show for RGB, eTV’s Business Battle and Musical Director of Afro Café, I Love South Africa, The Sing Off South Africa, Star The Winner Is (Nigeria) and Tecno Own The Stage (Nigeria).

She is the founder and managing director of Lebotja Media, a music production house, record label and publishing company that’s been operational since 2013. Lebotja Media has produced promo on-air for SABC and Africa Magic, music for SABC 2, television shows Mzansi Insider (SABC 1), Sunday Chillas (SABC 1), Afro Café (SABC 2) and I Love South Africa (eTV) to name a few. She is also a director and shareholder of Black Swan Media, producers of The Voice South Africa and The Single Wives SA on Mnet.

Relebogile’s distinctive voice has been heard in films, documentaries, television and radio ads and promos for over a decade working with various brands. Relebogile’s radio journey began at Talk Radio 702. She went on to host the Early Breakfast before moving to Metro FM as a co-host and news reader for the Fresh Breakfast Show. She later went on to join the afternoon drive show, The King’s Suite.

Relebogile has a certificate in Entertainment Law from the University of Johannesburg and has a certificate in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of South Africa and has trained for board directorship and chairmanship through IODSA. She previously sat on the board of the National Eisteddfod Academy and chaired the board of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation.

While winner and nominee of various awards over the years, she has recently been nominated as Best News Reader for a Commercial Station at the South African Radio Awards 2020 and won in the categories of Woman in Media and overall winner at the Woman in Stature Awards 2020.

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

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Nomuzi Mabena

Nomuzi "Mooz-lie" Mabena

With her unique look, quick wit and bubbly personality, its no surprise that Nomuzi Mabena also fondly known as Moo-zlie – to her fans - , beat thousands of hopefuls and won the MTV Base VJ search in 2012.

Before winning the VJ search Nomuzi started out in Benoni as a model. She has modelled for lines such as ‘Khosi Nkosi @YDE and The Trading Post amongst many more. She has walked in the popular ‘Palulu Love Pops Up Show’

But it wasn’t too long until Nomuzi was introduced to the South African public, when she was one of the top two finalists for the SABC 1 Live presenter search.

Not only did she come second in this search, she was also a top 6 finalist in the Media Career Guide presenter search.

From the age of 16, Nomuzi has been a stellar MC at events such as ‘Tuks Rag Queen’ crowning,  ‘Africa’s biggest hip hop dance competition ‘, ‘Masters of Rhythm’, Mr and Miss Benoni and the MTV Base Live Urban Smooth Sessions with Klipdrift and many more.

Nomuzi is fun, fearless and a force to be reckoned with and on stage she has an impeccable interaction with the crowd.

Having interviewed the likes of Miguel, Snoop Dogg, Dbanj, Flavour, and Khuli Chana , no interview or crowd is too small or too big for Nomuzi to handle.

Having reigned as Miss Benoni 2010 , Nomuzi has been involved in the well-being and upliftment of the women and children of Benoni. She has worked with ‘The Ithemba Rape and Crisis Centre’ Today she still continues that relationship and another close one to her heart is the children at Sibonelo Intermediary School.

With her personal motto – ‘Where there is life, there is hope’ – the sky truly is the limit for this ambitious young lady.

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

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Kinalma Bashman

Kinalma Bashman

Kinalma Bashman is an eminent and enthralling Entertainer, who utilises every card in her dynamic deck, to extend her talents across a vast realm of Performance.

This Port Elizabeth Prodigy recognised her innate talent at a young age, and, determined to get her voice and face hailed as a household brand; Kinalma deemed the sky her limit.

Starting out in Studio, Kinalma’s signature sound was pioneered on Bay FM, and soon, a vocal talent was born. Captivating crowds with her velvety voice and vivaciousness, Kinalma’s horizons were broadened, and certainly not a face for radio this fresh-faced “Star in the making” took to the stage, microphone in hand, to emcee and infotain audiences at Boardwalk Casino.

Magos Media catapulted Kinalma’s career, encompassing live audiences into her ever expanding spectrum.

Leaving the windy city behind for the big, bright lights and pulsating pull of Egoli, Kinalma travelled to “the palace of dreams” – Emperors Palace– thriving on emceeing, hosting draws and giving away pots of gold.

Migrating once more, in her search for gold, Kinalma moved to Gold Reef City Casino. She began to establish herself as more than a brand, but rather a Lovemark. She has embraced the “future beyond brands” and successfully settled herself as a staple Personality in households across Southern Africa.

Kinalma is winning audiences over on Stage, on Screen and in Studio. You could experience her eclectic sound on Grand Voice Radio at Grand West Casino, Radio Morula at Morula Casino and currently The Glen Shopping Centre’s in-house radio station. And has been given the opportunity to voice the SABC 1 Sports Line ups for commercial radio as the Black English voice.

When Kinalma is not electrifying the airwaves, she can be found in Studio working as one of the most preferred Commercial Voice Artists in South Africa. Kinalma represents reputable brands such as: Microsoft, Bonitas, SABC Sport and Education, Black like Me, RBF Studios and MTN; to name but a few.

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

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Fikile ‘Fix’ Moeti

Fikile 'Fix' Moeti

About Fikile Moeti

Fikile Moeti, commonly known as "Fix" is a well-known South African Radio presenter; DJ and TV Personality turned Social Entrepreneur.

Fix, made MTV history when she became the first female VJ on ‘MTV networks Africa’. The entrepreneurial beauty has graced our screens on the African continent since 2006 when she won a nationwide competition to become MTV base’s first female VJ presenter. Since then the multi-talented entertainer also joined South Africa’s No.1 Commercial radio station, 5FM - hosting the Forbes & Fix Show and becoming a household name on daytime radio.

Fix The Social Entreprenuer

Constantly striving to enhance herself as an Entrepreneur, Fix went back to school, studying Small Business/ Entrepreneurship at both Columbia College Chicago and New York University, after 6 years in the entertainment industry. Fix continued her studies by enrolling at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) for the Social Entrepreneurship Since graduating, she has partnered with GIBS to start a social enterprise called the Fix Scholarship, where she offers educational and leadership opportunities to female social innovators in Africa. Having funded her first two students directly from pocket, 10 years later the programme is a sustainable NPO in partnership with corporate stakeholders and over 30 alumni. In 2022, Fix Scholarship in partnership with Diketo Inclusive Education launched Affirmations For The African Child – an inclusive educational and mental health product to encourage healing for kids, families, classes, clinics and therapy centers.

Fix The DJ

Fix enjoys bringing people together (‘Ubuntu’ as we say in Xhosa culture) and found a way to do just that through her love for music. She bought her first vinyl at the age of 15 and fell inlove with the DJ world later siging up with Soul Candi’s DJ/Record Label. Having lived in the UK at an early age, and later living in the US in her early 20’s, Fix’s DJ sets are elcetic ranging from club/dance classics to soulful, groovy and deep house.

Fix & Mindfulness

Fix began her mindfulness journey in the US in 2010. She is a registered 400 Level Instructor under Yoga Alliance International. She is also a student of Transcendental Meditation, Breath work Africa facilitation and a wellness corporate mentor with Mindful Revolution South Africa.

The serial entrepreneur co-owns a beach bar, resturant & wellness studio titled ‘The Yoga Bar Zanzibar’ and owns Secret Sunrise Zanzibar, a movement of joy, music and dance on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Find out more about the Global Secret Sunrise Movement here: www.secretsunrise.com

Under the brand, ‘Self care With Fix’, Fix offers various integrative wellness services including:

Self care ‘Daily Yoga/Meditation’

- Breath work & Meditation (Online)

- Yin Yoga

- Stretch

- Beginners: Vinyasa Flow

- Prenatal Yoga

Self care ‘Yoga Retreat’

A self-investment retreat where mindfulness, music, movement, and nature connect on the white beaches of Zanzibar. Slow down and re-set.

Self care ‘Conscious Leadership Retreat’

Having received her certificate in Conscious Leadership through Sounds True (partnership with NYU Mindful Campus), Fix curates retreats targeted towards socially conscious professionals (entrepreneurs, managers or employees) that want to grow themselves and their companies. Focusing on the inner work to truly create impact on a macro-level.

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

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