Sakina Kamwendo: the political interviews that keep her at the centre of debate
Sakina Kamwendo is a South African radio personality, recognised for her work in journalism and broadcasting. She has a long-standing career in radio, having worked for several prominent stations in South Africa, including Metro FM, where she hosted various shows.
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Key takeaways
- Sakina Kamwendo is an award-winning anchor.
- She hosts Morning Live on SABC 2 and the SABC News channel, and Update at Noon on SAfm.
- The TV personality is praised for her articulate and insightful approach to current affairs, her connection with listeners, and her passion for social issues.
Profile summary
Real name | Sakina Kamwendo |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | 26 September 1978 |
Age | 48 years old (as of 2026) |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Current residence | South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Ethnicity | African |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Brown |
Relationship status | Married |
Children | 4 |
School | Stanwest Secondary School |
University | University of Witwatersrand |
Profession | Radio presenter and television broadcaster |
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Sakina Kamwendo's biography
Kamwendo is an award-winning radio host best known for hosting shows such as Morning Live and Update at Noon by Sakina. Although some pages claim she is from Malawi, there is little evidence to support this. Instead, most evidence points to the fact that she was born in SA and works and lives in Mzansi.
How old is Sakina from Morning Live?
As of 2026, Sakina Kamwendo's age is 48 years. The radio host was born on 26 September 1978. Her Zodiac sign is Libra.
Is Sakina Kamwendo a South African?
Most of her profiles reveal she was born in Mzansi, so it is believed that Sakina Kamwendo is of South African origin.
Is Sakina Kamwendo coloured?
She hails from a diverse background, and there have been discussions about her ethnic roots. She is proud of her African heritage.
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Education profile
Sakina attended Stanwest Secondary School for her high school education. After that, she graduated from the University of Witwatersrand.
Career
Kamwendo started her radio career when she started working for a network station in Eldorado Park, Radio Eldos. Her breakthrough came when she received permission from Talk Radio 702 to screen calls for the overnight show.
With time, she advanced to producing weekend and early breakfast shows, further increasing her popularity. The radio host also held a full-time job at the Maths Centre.
However, she quit her job at the Maths Centre when she was offered a job as a Traffic Reporter on the David O’Sullivan Show. Her quitting meant she was giving her full concentration and time to her broadcasting career.
Today, she is an award-winning anchor known for hosting Morning Live on SABC 2 and the SABC News channel, as well as Update at Noon on SAfm, South Africa's talk radio station.
Who is Sakina Kamwendo married to?
Sakina prefers to keep the details of her family life away from the public eye. Not much is known about Sakina Kamwendo's husband. Sakina Kamwendo is a mother and has shared photos of her children on various occasions on social media.
Sakina Kamwendo's daughter celebrated her 22nd birthday on April 26, 2023. To mark the occasion, Sakina shared two photos—one of her daughter graduating as a child and another from her recent graduation. She captioned the post:
Thank you for all the beautiful birthday messages for my baby 🎉🎂🎁🙏🏾💕 Can’t believe she’s 22 🥹
In 2021, Sakina Kamwendo posted a photo of her son on his birthday on X (formerly Twitter). She captioned the post:
Happy birthday my boy 🥳🎂♥️🎈May you be blessed with many, many more ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Fast facts
- Sakina Kamwendo hosts Update at noon on SAfm, South Africa's talk radio station.
- She attended the Stanwest Secondary School.
- She was a traffic reporter at the David O’Sullivan show.
FAQs
- What languages does Sakina Kamwendo speak? According to her LinkedIn profile, Sakina speaks Afrikaans and Zulu.
- How do I contact Sakina Kamwendo? You can contact Sakina Kamwendo on cell and whatsapp +27793740749, according to her entertainment-online page.
- What is Sakina Kamwendo's husband's nationality? There is no information publicly available regarding Sakina Kamwendo's husband, as she does not share pictures of him on her social media handles.
- Sakina Kamwendo's tribe? Kamwendo is a popular Malawian surname, and her LinkedIn suggests that she speaks Zulu, so she could be of Zulu/ Malawian descent.
- What is Sakina Kamwendo's parents' nationality? Some social media reports suggest her father is Malawian, and her mother is South African. However, Sakina is yet to confirm these reports.
- What happened to Leanne from Morning Live? Leanne Manas is still co-hosting Morning Live on SABC 2 alongside Sakina Kamwendo.
Sakina Kamwendo has risen from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned media personality, inspiring many people with her success. The radio presenter also prefers to keep much of her personal life private.
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