Who is Motshidisi Mohono, and what drives her growing net worth?

Who is Motshidisi Mohono, and what drives her growing net worth?

Radio and TV personalities are important in society and often receive recognition for their work. Motshidisi Mohono, known as the "First Lady of Rugby," is one such figure. She is an award-winning sports anchor and presenter on SuperSport. Her career journey and achievements have inspired many young ladies into sports journalism.

Motshidisi Mohono posing for photos
Motshidisi Mohono is a South African sports broadcaster, television presenter, and radio personality. Photo: @motshidisim (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Motshidisi Mohono is a South African TV and radio personality.
  • She worked for Massiv Metro and Metro FM as a sports reporter.
  • The famous sportswoman has gained recognition as a specialised officer for the Johannesburg Basketball Association (JBA).
  • There is no report on whether she is married since she keeps her private life out of the spotlight.

Profile summary

Full name

Motshidisi E. Mohono

Gender

Female

Date of birth

22 December 1988

Age

37 years old (as of 2026)

Zodiac sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

Katlehong, Gauteng Province

Nationality

South African

Ethnicity

African

Religion

Christianity

Height

5'6'' (167 cm)

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Brown

Relationship status

Single

High school

Marais Viljoen High School

University

University of Johannesburg

Profession

Sports anchor, MC, VO artist, media personality

Instagram

@motshidisim

Facebook

Motshidisi Mohono

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Motshidisi Mohono's biography

The South African-born media personality was raised in Ketlehong, South Africa. While she keeps most details about her family private, it is known that her mother works as a nurse at Union Hospital in Alberton, and her late father was a sales consultant.

She shares a close bond with her parents and has often expressed that she grew up aspiring to be like her mother. In 2024, during Father’s Day, she shared a photo of her father and wished him a happy Father’s Day, writing:

Happy Father’s Day to the best of the best! Keep resting easy, Motaung. I love you so much 💙

Similarly, during Mother’s Day, the sports anchor shared a photo of herself with her mother and captioned it:

Happy Mother’s Day, Mommies To my favourite one; Mme Mohono, the absolute love of my life! It is my joy to be part of your world. I love you so much, Mama!

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On 1 July 2025, she celebrated her mother’s birthday by sharing a post accompanied by the caption:

Happy birthday Mommy 🥳🥂 I love you so much! It is my joy to call you Mama, and Friend. Have a year as amazing as you are. Modimo ke oo 😘💙
Fast facts about Motshidisi Mohono.
Fast facts about Motshidisi Mohono. Photo: @motshidisim (modified by author)
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How old is Motshidisi Mohono?

The on-air personality was born on 22 December 1988; as a result, Motshidisi Mohono’s age is 37 years as of 2026.

Motshidisi Mohono's education

She attended Alberton Primary School and Marais Viljoen High School, where she completed her education. She subsequently went to the University of Johannesburg, where she earned her BCom accounting degree in 2011.

Career

The TV celebrity debuted on the radio in 2008 at YFM and SABC Radio’s Metro FM as a reporter before joining Supersport in 2011. The well-known newscaster worked as a social media presenter in 2011 and as a commentator with SuperSport Blitz in 2012.

SuperSport, in 2011, allowed Motshidisi to work as a TV presenter, where she started as a co-anchor for the social media broadcast of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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Presently, the sports commentator is the technical officer for the Johannesburg Basketball Association (JBA). However, she has always drawn a deep satisfaction from operating behind the scenes, working tirelessly to ensure others have the opportunity to enjoy a fair and well-handled game as a broadcaster, anchor and presenter at SuperSport TV.

Besides being in the media, she is an MC and a VO artist.

Who are the presenters on SuperSport?

The South African based TV channel boasts of the best male and female commentators who have graced the TV station with their vibrant personalities. Below is a list of some of the popular SuperSport presenters:

  • Elma Smit
  • Joey Rasdien
  • Michael Abrahamson
  • Thomas Msengana
  • Dan Nicholl
  • Marks Maponyane
  • Carol Tshabalala
  • Duane Dell’Oca
  • Julia Stuart
  • Mbali Sigidi

What is Motshidisi Mohono's salary per month?

There is no publicly available information about her monthly salary. Like many media personalities, her earnings have not been officially disclosed, and no verified sources provide exact figures. Motshidisi Mohono's net worth is also not known.

Is Motshidisi Mohono married?

The sports anchor at SuperSport is not married. Details about Motshidisi Mohono's partner are not available. She is, however, a mother of a baby girl. On 11 May 2025, she shared a photo holding her daughter and expressed that it was her first Mother’s Day.

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She added that she felt grateful, excited, and joyful, and thanked her baby girl for choosing her while declaring her deep love. On 25 August 2025, she marked her daughter’s first birthday by sharing a video and noting in the caption:

Baby girl’s first birthday was such a blast; from our family jamming to music, to eating to their heart’s content, painting, jumping on the jumping castle and just having a good time. This is how you let go, and just be, when you know @omo_southafrica’s unbeatable stain removal power has your laundry needs covered, no matter the size! We can handle anything thrown our away! Let Omo handle the stress of laundry, and let the fun continue 😁🥳💃🏾 #StayUnbeatable #Ad

Who is Motshidisi Mohono's baby father?

There is no publicly known information about the father of Motshidisi Mohono’s child.

Are Motshidisi Mohono and Ox Nché dating?

There is no confirmation that Motshidisi and Ox Nché are dating. A video from the World Rugby Awards showing Ox Nché lifting Motshidisi off her feet went viral and led some people online to ship them as a couple.

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However, this was speculation and fan talk, not evidence of a real relationship. In fact, Ox Nché even referred to Motshidisi as his “older sister” in the comments, which suggests a friendly rapport rather than a romantic relationship.

Motshidisi Mohono looking happy
Motshidisi Mohono has a daughter. Photo: @motshidisim (modified by author)
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What is Motshidisi Mohono known for?

Motshidisi is best known for being a trailblazing sports broadcaster and television presenter in South Africa. She gained prominence as a rugby anchor on SuperSport, where she became the first woman to anchor a Rugby World Cup final, earning her the nickname “First Lady of Rugby.”

How many followers does Motshidisi Mohono have?

As of now, Motshidisi Mohono has a strong social media presence across multiple platforms. She has 70.1K followers on Instagram, 90.9K followers on X, 26.4K followers on TikTok, and 34K followers on Facebook.

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He played rugby himself as a flyhalf for Transvaal and the Junior Springboks before moving into commentary, where he has covered hundreds of matches, including many Currie Cup finals and Rugby World Cups. Bladen worked for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and later for SuperSport.

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Fast facts about Motshidisi Mohono

  • Motshidisi began her media career in radio, working at YFM before moving to Metro FM.
  • She joined SuperSport in 2011 after winning the Lady Rugga Presenter Search.
  • The TV personality currently works as a senior rugby anchor at SuperSport.
  • She played netball and hockey during her school years.
  • She is fluent in Sesotho, isiZulu, Afrikaans, and English.

Motshidisi Mohono has always been interested in sports despite her ambition to be an accountant. She came into a new job path while at university, working at UJFM. Soon after, she got a job at YFM, worked her way up the ranks, and eventually became a sports broadcaster.

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