Who is Andile Ncube? Key facts about his life, net worth, and career

Award-winning media personality Andile Ncube is living his passion: sports and presenting. He shared his feelings about his job in a February 2024 Instagram post:

Being a broadcaster has given me the opportunity to tell African stories, in the light they deserve to be told… that builds and unites our beautiful continent.

Key takeaways

• Andile played soccer while growing up.
• He debuted his TV hosting career in the early 2000s on the SABC1 show One.
• Andile was named one of Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People in 2023 by Ranks Africa. 

Andile Ncube’s profile summary

Andile Ncube is a proud big brother

The sportscaster is the eldest of six children. Two of Andile Ncube’s siblings are also in show business. His younger brother, Papa Ghost (Sabelo Ncube), took the spotlight in 2024 with a memorable appearance on Big Brother Mzansi Season 4. Sabelo writes and records music.

In April 2024, the brothers shared their pride in each other while talking to the Daily Sun. Andile acknowledged Sabelo’s growth, saying,

I wish him the best. I love him with all my heart and am grateful for everything that has brought him to this point – While I had to work hard for everything, he excelled effortlessly. He’s more naturally talented than I am.

The broadcaster's younger sister, Buhle Kefilwe Shirelele, aka Frekface, is a model. In an August 2023 Instagram post, Andile introduced her to his followers, calling her ‘my billboard model superstar.’

Andile Ncube’s early life

The media star was born on October 4, 1981, in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. His parents divorced when he was 12 and later remarried.

Andile enrolled to study Journalism at Pretoria Technikon but dropped out. He then joined AFDA to pursue film and television studies.

Andile Ncube had a short-lived marriage

Ncube and fellow media personality Ayanda Thabethe dated for several years before he proposed in 2013. They tied the knot in 2014 but split two years later in 2016. Ayanda later clarified that they never got divorced because no marriage certificate was signed.

Andile Ncube's star-studded dating history

Ncube has dated several Mzansi celebrities. He was linked to actress and radio DJ Katlego Danke early in his career.

The presenter had a relationship with model Rosette Ncwana in the early 2010s. They had a messy breakup but are currently on great terms.

He started dating Sandton realtor Sebabatso Mothibi in 2019. They made their relationship public in early 2020 and later appeared together on the second season of the Netflix reality series, Young, Famous, & African.

Andile Ncube is a doting dad

The sportscaster has two biological children and has a great relationship with his step-kids. He welcomed his first child, daughter Gabriella ‘Gabbie,’ in December 2011 with Rosette Ncwana.

Andile Ncube’s son, Amilailangalisabalele’amancube, was born in December 2020 from his relationship with Sebabatso Mothibi. He explained the meaning behind his son’s long name in a November 2023 Instagram post.

He has a long but beautiful name and is often mistaken for a girl because of how he wears his hair, but that’s all part of his charm – Inspired by the English axiom “make hay while the sun shines” is a unique name for this little love of mine.

Andile Ncube’s passion for sports led to a successful sportscasting career

Ncube used to play soccer and dreamt of becoming a football star. He was invited to be part of Ajax Football Academy but could not continue playing after suffering a career-ending injury. He told 'The Citizen' in 2014 that the incident led to his decision to become a sports broadcaster.

Andile was a sportscaster at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He also presented on Soccerzone and Soccer 411 and co-hosted the SABC1 sports reality show Ke Yona: Making the Team. On radio, he has hosted shows like Sports Night Amplified and Sports Night Live with Andile on Radio2000ZA.

Andile has hosted several local entertainment shows

The presenter started his television career as the host of the SABC1 music show One (later called Live). He was made one of the show’s executive producers in 2008. 

In 2014, Andile hosted The X Factor South Africa which catapulted him to further fame. He later hosted the first season of The Search: E! Host South Africa in 2017.

The impressive net worth of Andile Ncube

Being in media for over two decades has paid off financially. Ncube is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million (around R27 million), according to TheCinemaholic. He announced in July 2024 that he would be building a family home on a R2.8 million piece of land.

FAQs

Is Andile Ncube a Zimbabwean?

The media personality is not Zimbabwean. He is a South African citizen from Johannesburg, Gauteng.

How old is Andile Ncube?

Andile Ncube’s age is 43 years old as of February 2025. He was born on October 4, 1981. 

How is Papa Ghost related to Andile Ncube?

Papa Ghost is Andile Ncube’s younger brother. He is a songwriter known for appearing on Big Brother Mzansi season 4. 

What does Andile Ncube do for a living?

Andile is a renowned South African radio and television host, producer, and reality TV star. He began his presenting career in the early 2000s.

Was Andile Ncube married to Ayanda Thabethe?

Ayanda Thabethe was Andile Ncube’s wife for about two years. They married in 2014 and split in 2016.

Andile Ncube’s success in broadcasting is all self-made. He continues to use his position to tell African stories.

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