Anele Mdoda
- Birth name: Anele Mdoda
- Born: 19 May 1984
- Place of birth: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Main activity: Radio presenter, television personality, author
Anele Mdoda is a South African media personality who started her career in 2004 as a radio DJ. She has hosted various radio and television shows, such as 'SA’s Got Talent', 'Real Talk with Anele', 'The Voice South Africa' and 'The Buzz'.
Career
Anele Mdoda began her career in 2004 at the age of 20 as a radio DJ at the University of Pretoria. She worked at Highveld FM (now 947) in 2007. In 2008, she moved to 5FM. She currently hosts the popular breakfast show 'Anele and the Club on 947'.
Her television presenting career kicked off in 2009 when she co-hosted 'SA's Got Talent'. She has hosted, judged or produced a variety of other shows, including 'Our Perfect Wedding', 'The Voice South Africa', 'Celebrity Game Night', 'The Masked Singer South Africa', 'Strictly Come Dancing, 'Clash of the Choirs' and multiple Miss South Africa pageants since 2012.
Anele is also a businesswoman and author.
Children
Anele Mdoda has one son named Alakhe-Ilizwe Mdoda, who was born in August 2015.
Family
Anele Mdoda is the younger sister of Thembisa Mdoda, who is also a television personality and actress. They co-hosted 'Our Perfect Wedding' in 2016. Their parents are Sizakele Mdoda and Vuyelwa Mdoda.
Awards
Anele Mdoda has received several awards for her work in the media industry. Some of them are:
- Rising Star of the Year by Media Magazine (2012)
- Top South African Radio DJ at the 27th Annual Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards
- Best Talk Show at the 2017 Golden Horn Awards (SAFTAs) for 'Real Talk with Anele'
- Best Breakfast Show Host at the South African Radio Awards (2021)
Dating timeline
Anele Mdoda recently tied the knot in a traditional ceremony with Bonelela "Buzza" James, who is described as a Xhosa prince and lawyer.
