Liesl Laurie Biography, Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth

Liesl Laurie, now known as Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, is a highly influential South African media figure, former beauty queen, and businesswoman whose authentic voice and campaign for people’s empowerment have made her the most loyal among entertainers and lifestyle figures, representing the power of a comeback.

As the 2015 Miss South Africa winner and a former radio presenter, she impresses with her charm, combining the program’s charisma with philanthropic work that raises the status of women and youth throughout the country.

Liesl Laurie Biography

Early Life and Education

Liesl Lauriei (born on December 24, 1990, 35 years old) is from Johannesburg, South Africa.

She was brought up in a strong family, influenced by her mother, Karen Laurie, who, besides being an educator, was also her role model as she pursued her degree despite challenges.

Although after her parents’ separation, she was raised mainly by her grandmother in Eldorado Park, she can still claim Soweto as her upbringing. This lively community instilled in her, from a very early age, the virtues of discipline and hard work.

Laurie followed her heart to the University of Johannesburg, where she studied business and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, equipping her with the skills to pursue a successful career across various avenues.

Career

Liesl Laurie’s entrance into the limelight came in 2015, when she became Miss South Africa at only 23.

At Sun City, she beat 11 other finalists and placed among the top five at Miss World, where she won the Continental Queen of Africa award.

Afterwards, she ventured into media and ran the morning show on Jacaranda FM, from which she quit in 2023.

By sharing her lifestyle and women’s issues, she was able to establish a close relationship with her listeners.

Laurie also wears the hat of an entrepreneur, starting a beauty brand that focuses on making products friendly to all, and the Liesl Laurie Foundation, which is her vehicle for giving back by supporting youth in education and women’s empowerment.

As a personality and brand, she has propelled herself forward through collaborations like TFG and her participation in the mental health movement, thereby breaking barriers to power through her influence.

In 2025, she held workshops that, among other things, focused on empowering both men and women as South Africa was transforming.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @liesllaurie
• Facebook Handle: Liesl Laurie
• Twitter Handle: @LieslLaurie

Personal Life

Liesl Laurie is happily married to Dr. Musa Mthombeni, a medical doctor and TV presenter, since 2020, whom she dated for a year before tying the knot and seems like they never stop checking on each other as they say in the daily routine of their life together; they have made their 2021 wedding and third anniversary in Athens, Greece, in 2024, their milestones of love and trust.

At the moment, the couple is childless and plans to have children in the next 5–10 years. Previously, she was in a relationship with rapper ProVerb for three years, until 2018. Laurie, who lives in Johannesburg, is a family person and enjoys peaceful moments at home, apart from travelling and her Staffordshire bull terrier.

Net Worth

Liesl Laurie is a highly influential South African media figure, a former beauty queen with a net worth of $500,000, derived from her hosting fees for media programs, beauty entrepreneurship, pageant endorsements, and philanthropic ventures.

From the royalties of Miss South Africa to brand partnerships and success in radio, her well-thought-out empowerment initiatives are the seeds for future financial growth in the vibrant and dynamic South African entertainment industry.

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