Anele Mdoda
Tribute
Anele Mdoda wakes South Africa with her radio voice as she has gently woken her son Alakhe to new possibilities, proving that the most important broadcast happens in the quiet conversations between mother and child. We celebrate the public figure who becomes beautifully private when school projects need assistance, the celebrity who counts both story time and cooking time with Alakhe as her most important performances, and the media personality whose most attentive audience will always be the kind one who shares her home.
Profile
Anele Mdoda is a prominent media personality renowned for her dynamic presence in both radio and television. She currently hosts the popular breakfast show ‘Anele and the Club on 947,’ where her engaging style has garnered a substantial following. Beyond radio, Mdoda has made significant strides in television; notably, she co-produced ‘Ludik,’ Netflix’s first Afrikaans series, in 2022. Additionally, in April 2023, she launched ‘The Masked Singer SA’, a singing game show broadcast on SABC 3, further cementing her status in the entertainment industry. Throughout her illustrious career, Mdoda has received numerous accolades recognizing her contributions to media. In 2012, she was honored as the Rising Star of the Year by Media Magazine. Her excellence in radio was acknowledged at the 27th Annual Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, where she was named Top South African Radio DJ. In 2017, she clinched the Best Talk Show award at the Golden Horn Awards. Further solidifying her influence, she was celebrated as the Industry Icon of The Year (Broadcasting) at the GQ South Africa Men of the Year awards in 2024. On a personal note, Mdoda is a devoted mother to her son, Alakhe, balancing her thriving career with her cherished role in motherhood.