Anele Mdoda is a lively South African radio DJ, TV presenter, producer, author, and businesswoman, best known for her witty personality, commanding presence, and pioneering media career.
Starting from student radio and eventually hosting prestigious shows, she motivates people through her genuineness, humor, and passion for storytelling.
Anele Mdoda Biography
| Real Name | Anele Mdoda |
| Ethnicity | Xhosa |
| Education | University of Pretoria |
| Parents | Yolisa Mdoda and Pat Mdoda |
| Siblings | Thembisa Mdoda |
| Spouse | Bonelela “Buzza” James Mgudlwa |
| Children | Alakhe |
| Relationship | Married |
Early Life and Education
Anele Mdoda (born on May 19, 1984, 41 years old) is from Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Anele grew up with her sister, Thembisa, in a loving, nurturing family, where she discovered her love for media at an early age. She was raised by her parents, Yolisa Mdodaand Pat Mdoda.
Anele’s Xhosa background is a significant part of her cultural pride and on-air magnetism. She attended the University of Pretoria, where she earned a degree in Politics and International Relations and strengthened her intellectual abilities and communication skills.
Career
Anele Mdoda was a student DJ, after which she climbed up the ladder at Highveld FM and 5FM before eventually becoming a household name.
She currently hosts the highly rated breakfast show “Anele and the Club” on 947. This role has seen her grab several South African Radio Awards, including the Best Breakfast Show Award, over the last few years.
She co-hosted South Africa’s Got Talent, served as the face of Real Talk with Anele, and, through her film company, produced films.
Anele’s name has been recorded on various achievement lists, as she has earned the Golden Horn for Best Talk Show Host and has also been acknowledged at the Basadi in Music Awards. She is not only a media powerhouse but also an author.
Social Media
Instagram Handle: @zintathu
Personal Life
Anele Mdodais is a loving mother to her son, Alakhe Mdoda, whom she had in 2015, and, to some extent, balances sharing touching maternal moments with keeping him out of the public eye. In early 2026, she publicly acknowledged her union with lawyer Bonelela “Buzza” James Mgudlwa.
The very first thing that caught your eye in the wedding pictures was that Anele embraced the Xhosa bride tradition wholeheartedly, being given the new cultural name Mthawelanga and changing her surname to Mgudlwa.
In late 2025, the couple went on a honeymoon in the Swiss Alps, a dream come true, marking the beginning of a beautiful new chapter filled with love and cultural significance.
Net Worth
Anele Mdoda, a renowned radio and television personality, producer, and entrepreneur, has an estimated net worth of approximately $10 million.