Pearl Thusi Returns to TV as Co-Host of SABC1 Travel Show Just Travel SA
- Pearl Thusi is making her return to South African television after stepping away from the local TV scene for several years
- The actress will co-present a brand-new travel show on SABC1 alongside Lungile Radu
- Just Travel SA is set to premiere on 26 October, and fans are already buzzing about her comeback
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Pearl Thusi is officially back on South African television. The actress and media personality has been cast as a co-host on a new SABC1 travel show called Just Travel SA, ending a notable absence from the local TV landscape.
Pearl Thusi took a step back from South African television around 2015 as she pursued international acting opportunities, including her role in the American series Quantico. She later expanded her global profile with projects such as Netflix’s Queen Sono, focusing on building a career beyond the local entertainment industry. In later interviews, she spoke about the challenges of navigating motherhood, the entertainment industry and online criticism, although these were not necessarily the reasons for her earlier television break
Pearl Thusi and Lungile Radu to co-present
Thusi will share presenting duties with Lungile Radu on the show, which premieres on 26 October 2026. The casting news was broken by entertainment insider Kgopolo Phil Mphela via his X account.
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It has been a few years since Thusi last graced the screens of a local production, making this a significant moment for her fans. Best known for her work as an actress, she now steps into a travel presenter role, which marks a fresh direction for her on-screen career.
Mzansi reacts to Pearl's comeback
The announcement quickly caught attention online, with peeps sharing their excitement in the replies.
@Merry18499909 wrote:
"Congratulations, Pearly. 🎊👏💐🥳"
@Ref_law simply said:
"Nice."
US star Deon Cole gave Pearl Thusi her flowers
American actor Deon Cole posted a glowing tribute to Pearl Thusi on Instagram while promoting Average Joe Season 2 on Paramount+.
Cole filmed scenes for the dark comedy thriller in Cape Town, South Africa, where he posed for a selfie with Thusi and praised her screen presence.
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