Thuso Motaung

Thuso Motaung is a South African radio presenter. He works for Lesedi FM South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).[1]

Thuso Motaung was born on 18 December 1959 in Petsana Reitz, Free State.[2] After working as a teacher, Motuang transitioned into broadcasting in the early 1980s.[3] He began working at Lesedi FM, owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), in 1983, rising through the ranks to become a veteran presenter by 2024.[4] In 2006 Motaung and his wife were accused of defrauding the SABC of more than R32-million with their power mix product.[5][6] In 2007 the court returned 15 cars that were taken from Motaung.[7] Thuso Motaung and his wife have been accused of influencing Lesedi FM's sought-after slot for crossover song of 2025 to 2026.[8] He was given a 2018 Telkom Radio Award.[9] Currently on SABC, Motaung presents on Makgulong a Matala[10] and Jwale ke Nako.[11] He is also a motivational speaker.

References

  1. ^ Mekoa, Kabelo (2025-01-28). "The enduring power of Thuso Motaung". The Media Online. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  2. ^ Online, Central News (2025-10-09). "Lesedi FM's Thuso Motaung Deserves an Honorary Doctorate, Says Activist Teele | Central News South Africa". Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  3. ^ Mukotekwa, Leeroy (2024-02-23). "'Not fired': SABC rubbishes reports of Thuso Motaung's dismissal". The South African. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  4. ^ Lesemane, Lineo (2024-02-22). "SABC rubbishes reports that Thuso Motaung has been fired". The Citizen. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  5. ^ Magagula, Nompumelelo. "Thuso Motaung dismissed with immediate effect, SABC insiders reveal". News24. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  6. ^ "AFU seize assets of sabc presenters and a businessman" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-02-07.
  7. ^ "Thuso scores at court". Sowetan. 2007-04-05. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  8. ^ Mdakane, Bongani (2026-01-11). "Thuso Motaung and wife accused of influencing crossover song". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  9. ^ "Telkom Radio Awards 2018". Telkom Radio Awards. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  10. ^ "Lesedi FM live". www.radio-south-africa.co.za. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
  11. ^ "Jwale Ke Nako – Lesedi FM". www.lesedifm.co.za. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
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