Thomas Mlambo’s story: From broadcasting success to life off-screen
When on-air, Thomas Mlambo is one guy you will never get tired of watching, partly because of his versatility in sports and professionalism in delivery. Apart from being a sports icon, his dress sense amazes his fans whenever he appears on television. Get to know more about this talented sports host.
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Key takeaways
- Thomas Mlambo is a veteran South African sportscaster.
- He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Mlambo worked for SuperSport as a host but his contract was not renewed in 2013. He moved on to SABC Sports.
- In 2022, he left SABC Sports and rejoined SuperSport Bet.
- Mlambo is not married and does not have any children. He is rumored to be dating fellow host Pricilla.
Thomas Mlambo's profile summary
| Full name | Thomas Sipho Mlambo |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | Unknown |
| Age | Unknown |
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Current residence | Randburg South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | African |
| Religion | Christian |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 65 kgs |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Black |
| Marital status | Single |
| Children | None |
| Profession | Sportscaster |
| Social media | InstagramX (Twitter) |
Thomas Mlambo's biography
Thomas Mlambo, a famous sportscaster from South Africa, excelled from an early age. He won the Transvaal Annual High Schools’ Speech contest that was held in 1993 and became the first black student to achieve that feat.
His passion for sports also manifested early when he was celebrated as a 100m and first-team rugby player champion. He started as a football prodigy, but due to a knee injury, his football career was unfortunately cut short.
Despite the career-ending injury, he still wanted to be actively involved in the sports world. So in his third year of University, he quit his studies in law to pursue a career in media.
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Journey to sportscasting
Mlambo is impressive, intelligent, and fun to be with, as per his colleagues and friends. The passion with which he delivers his assignments while on air is contagious. Speaking to Michezo Africa in 2012 about how he landed a job as a sportscaster, the sports host said,
I always loved football, and I was stopped from playing after I got a knee injury...I bumped into a newspaper article someday, and there was this advert of a company looking for a Television Sports Presenter. I said, why not! After six months, I got the reply that I was considered for the job.
Supersport
While working for SuperSport, he became the main anchor for all the football properties at the station and also hosted different magazine shows. The platform allowed him to cover the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Thomas Mlambo also got the opportunity to host the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. After his contract with SuperSport expired, it was not renewed in 2013.
Fans all over the continent were devasted with the news saying,
He will be sorely missed. How I love seeing him on the screen. Supersport have lost a gem.
Another one wrote,
Aww so he's gone for good sad. Was surprised when I didn't see the vibrant, articulate sports enthusiast when I tuned in to soccer Africa last week. He'll be missed for sure, wish him all the best in his endeavours. They has to be more to why he decided to quit tho, we'll probably never know.
Some speculated he left because of an internal disagreement in SuperSport, involving soccer analyst Mohamodu Gaye and host Kalusha Bwalya.
Gaye and Bwalya allegedly had an argument following Bwalya's support of Issa Hayatou as the sole candidate for the CAF Presidential election. The incident reportedly led to Gaye's suspension by Supersport.
In house info says, not really about the money, but most staffers were not happy with the way management handled the Mohamodu Gaye incident.
Gaye was suspended for blasting Kalusha Bwalya in the studio for supporting Hayatou as the sole candidate for the CAF Presidential election. Alot of people were not happy with the way Gaye was treated.
We'll dwefinitely miss Mlambo and Gaye on supersport. Great guys. Love their debates.
Some fans were sad to miss Mlambo's engaging back and forth with Idah Peterside, the former Nigerian football goalkeeper and sports host.
Hope they get someone else to argue with Peterside. It's always so interesting watching them.
Career at SABC Sports
Mlambo joined SABC Sports after leaving SuperSport. He hosted Soccerzone show focused solely on the Premier Soccer League. While hosting the Soccerzone show, Thomas also started hosting Sport @10.
It explored different areas on the show including a variety of sports and interviews with celebrities. He also hosted the daily sports TV show, The Ultimate Sport Show, for Metro FM.
On 1 April 2022, Thomas Mlambo's contract with SABC Sports expired, but he did not renew. In the SABC's statement, the Head of Sports at the SABC, Gary Rathbone, said,
SABC Sport will miss Thomas – he is an extremely talented and professional sports broadcaster. Thomas has been at the heart of our on-air experience for sports fans across the country for many years. His dedication to the cause is unquestionable and he remains a brilliant example of what on-air excellence looks like in the world of sport and media.
Is Thomas Mlambo going back to SuperSport?
In 2022, the sportscaster returned to SuperSport Bet, South Africa. He is continuing his career as a soccer host and keeps amassing a legion of fans.
Thomas Mlambo's age
Mlambo has kept his birth date and age private.
Thomas Mlambo's salary at SuperSport Bet
Although we do not have any verified information about his salary, Payscale estimates that employees of SuperSport Bet earn an average of R425,000 in 2025. Mlambo's salary is probably around this figure.
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Thomas Mlambo's parents
The sportscaster reportedly had hard working parents. However, their names are unknown to the public. After he sustained knee injury and stopped playing football, he spent a lot of time at home. His parents often encouraged and challenged him to go out and look for something to do.
Thomas apparently owes his schooling to his mother's employers. He was informally adopted by the employer. This allowed him to be trained in the same school where Leanne Manas, SABC’s Morning Live presenter, and Darren Scott also schooled.
Is Thomas Mlambo married?
Speculations about Thomas Mlambo's wife and relationship status have left many guessing the sportscaster's love life. However, in various interview sessions, he kept saying he was single.
A few years ago, a rumour went viral that the sports presenter was dating Priscilla. According to the report, the two lovebirds are in the sports industry.
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Thomas denied the speculation in a past interview. He said,
Why is this a story? I know Priscilla, but it’s too early to talk about dating or anything relationship-wise.
Many believe that the star sports commentator was indeed dating Priscilla. Here are a few comments they made,
Thomas is dating Priscilla and they’re both in the sports industry, as she also works in the soccer space.
Another one said,
They’re so cute together and we hope this relationship lasts, as Thomas has had his heart broken and isn’t so lucky when it comes to relationships.
Thomas Mlambo's net worth
Mlambo is arguably one of the best-paid sports hosts in the country. However, there are no verifiable sources on his net worth.
Where is Thomas Mlambo originally from?
Thomas Mlambo was born in Johannesburg South Africa. He is a South African native.
What happened to Thomas Mlambo?
Thomas had a knee injury when he was young which stopped his football dreams before they could take off. The sports host however was savvy with his career and decided to study media to become a host. He is currently a sportscaster on SuperSport Bet South Africa.
What has helped Thomas Mlambo so far in his career is his 'can-do' spirit. Even though he had a knee injury that almost prevented him from following his passion, his ability to find a way through and remain in the sports industry is commendable.
Briefly.co.za recently published Thato Moeng's biography, a renowned South African journalist, voice-over artist, host, and presenter. She primarily focuses on studio and field football.
She is best known as one of the talented SuperSport female presenters. In 2017, during the FIFA Confederations Cup, she was among the SuperSport presenters who hosted the competition. She has also hosted the World Cup.
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