Redi Tlhabi is a reporter, producer, author, and former radio host from South Africa. For nearly a decade, she hosted The Redi Tlhabi Show on Radio 702. Her journalism experience includes time as an SABC newscaster at Kaya FM and, afterward, at eMedia Holdings’ eNews Channel Africa, eNCA. Let’s explore Redi Tlhabi’s biography, age, net worth, career, etc.
Biography
Redi Tlhabi (born May 5, 1978) is a South African TV and radio host, MC, novelist, and columnist. She is also a Brand Ambassador for Clarins, a French cosmetics firm. Redi earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Rand Afrikaans University in Johannesburg.
The University of Johannesburg awarded Redi an honors degree in Social Sciences and English Literature. In 2008, she earned a Master’s degree in African Literature. Redi is an associate of the Rand Athletics Club and has completed the Comrades Marathon three times.
Husband
Redi and her husband, Dr. Brian Tlhabi, have two kids together. She also has two stepdaughters from Brian’s earlier marriage, Lesego Tlhabi, and Ofentse.
Redi Tlhabi career
Her seemingly successful career began at the Rand Afrikaans University in Johannesburg, where she studied communications and received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she went on to study Social Sciences and English Literature. Her master’s degree in African Literature was awarded to her in 2008.
These academic credentials are an excellent match for her current job titles. Her career started with Network Radio News, and she then moved to Kaya FM, a Gauteng-based radio station. At the time, she was the editor of the Kaya FM bulletin. In the afternoons, she also hosted a drive show.
Redi worked as a television reporter for the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and later as a current affairs anchor and producer. ‘Interface,’ ‘Today in Africa,’ and ‘News Hour’ were among the many programs she produced at SABC.
She earned the post of Eyewitness News journalist at Talk Radio 702 in 2005, which was a watershed moment in her career. Later that year, she got an evening talk program named ‘Talk at 9’. She had the opportunity to work for SABC 3 as a presenter in 2006.
Initially, she used to host a talk show called Rights and Recourse, which discussed constitutional rights. Between 2006 and 2008, she presented this show. She got the incredible chance to cover the G8 Summit in Gleneagles, Scotland 2007.
After that, she got a job with e.tv’s Primetime news bulletin in 2008 and collaborated with Jeremy Maggs as a co-anchor here. However, she left the position later that year, claiming she couldn’t handle the hectic pace.
She was the mastermind behind the acclaimed documentary about former South African President Thabo Mbeki. She hosts The Redi Direko Show on Talk Radio 702 and 567 Cape Talk on weekdays.
Redi Tlhabi As A Columnist
She serves as a monthly columnist for Fairlady, a South African ladies’ magazine, in addition to her excellent career on the radio and television. She’s also written for a Sowetan newspaper as a columnist.
Redi Tlhabi As An Author
So far, she has published two books: ‘Endings and Beginnings (Jacana),’ which she published in 2012, and ‘Khwezi – The Remarkable Story Of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo,’ which she published in 2013. In 2013, her first novel earned her the prestigious Alan Paton Award. All these career successes had a significant impact on the net worth of Redi Tlhabi.
Redi Tlhabi Book
Redi published ‘Endings and Beginnings’ in 2012. (Jacana). The book was well-received by both readers and critics, and it won the Alan Paton Award in 2013.
Awards
● Redi was named one of the Young South Africans you should invite to lunch by the Mail and Guardian in 2008 and 2009. (in the media category).
● Vodacom Women in the Media’s ‘Rising Star Award’ was bestowed upon her in 2008.
● She got the ‘Tomorrow’s Leader Award’ in the MIW (Most Influential Women in Business and Government) awards in August 2009.
Social Media
Redi Tlhabi is active on various social media platforms, and the following are her social media handles:
Twitter – @RediTlhabi
Redi Tlhabi Net Worth
Redi Tlhabi is a South African journalist, producer, author, and former radio presenter with an estimated net worth of $300,000, which she acquired as a TV and radio host.
People Also Ask FAQs
Who is Redi Tlhabi husband?
Redi and her husband, Dr. Brian Tlhabi, have two kids together. She also has two stepdaughters from Brian’s earlier marriage, Lesego Tlhabi, and Ofentse.
Has Redi Tlhabi left South Africa?
After that, she got a job with e.tv’s Primetime news bulletin in 2008 and collaborated with Jeremy Maggs as a co-anchor here. However, she left the position later that year, claiming she couldn’t handle the hectic pace.
What happened Redi Tlhabi?
In her new job, Tlhabi will present global news and current affairs, including conducting compelling interviews on BBC World Service radio. Tlhabi shared that her show will run from 6 am-9 am South African time
