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Bonang Matheba
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Bonang Matheba (born 25 June 1987), is a South African award-winning Television presenter, radio personality, actress and social media personality. Born in Mahikeng, North West, she is known for her flamboyant presenting skills and her signature voice. Matheba presented the SABC 1 music show LIVE (now Live Amp) which built her spotlight in the industry. She is also known for being the first Black South African to be featured on numerous magazines.
Quotes
Being a powerful woman, Matheba tells Forbes, “means that you create your own narrative. It means that you are strong enough to make your own decisions, to be free and to break the status quo that people have set up for women.
Matheba telling Forbes on what makes a woman powerful
Dream big, write it down and work towards your dream every day.
When you get to a certain age, you need to ask yourself what you want out of life. You can achieve whatever it is you want to achieve.
Find something that forces you to be a better version of
Success comes from consistency, authenticity, and being
Keep yourself sane… block what needs to be blocked.
Focus on yourself, your dreams, your goals, and your ambitions.
Waiting for somebody to come help you is dangerous.
The world is ready for women and their stories. The world is ready to hear what women have to say.
To be good, you need to learn from the best.
The only way to get the good things in life is to work very hard.
They have to talk about you. Because when they talk about themselves, nobody listens.
You need time, planning, consistency, and focus.
If you are honest, thorough, and professional, people will listen to you.
What you want to achieve, start with you.
You have to want to do better than yesterday.
Find ways to grow and stay relevant.
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Successful people are honest with themselves.
I know what I want and I am firm.
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Yes, definitely. It has always been my dream to be a media personality.
I am a business woman, entertainer, presenter, fashion lover and also a radio DJ.
Surrounding myself with as much love and positivity motivates me to want to do better all the time.
Love – it’s the love that drives the passion of what I do.
I want to be remembered for my craft.
Never let anyone tell you that you cannot do it or it is impossible.
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I want to be remembered for my craft, the girl that stayed in her lane and changed the media space.
At 13, I knew and then at 15, I actually did something about it.
I have got a great team.
I always want to be known for my work.
My life is always evolving, my work is always evolving.
My accomplishments are evolving.
https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/05/exclusive-south-africas-it-girl-bonang-matheba-shares-her-plans-for-women-empowerment-taking-over-africa-her-relationship-with-aka-and-so-much-more/?
I made a conscious decision to become who I am today.
I think you need to be very strategic.
You have to know exactly what you want.
You have to understand your brand.
You have to be very consistent.
BellaNaija Style in Conversation with Bonang Matheba: From Personal Style to Global Brand bellanaijastyle.com (October30,2017)
I am living my purpose.
I have great respect for teachers.
I hope to inspire people through my work, actions, and bravery.
https://www.news24.com/channel/everything-you-missed-from-bonangs-first-ever-interview-on-real-talk-20180618?
I am ready to share my life.
You make your own decisions.
Your success is your own responsibility.
Give yourself time, work really, really hard.
Work hard, stay focused and give yourself time.
I want to start telling other people's stories.
I want to start telling other people's stories. .blogspot.com (July 14, 2017)
No honey, I want to make some money, I want to travel the world.
I want to be an inspiration.”
That will come at a later stage.
To enable girls to be unstoppable we have to give them access to education.
'I just want to be an inspiration' - Bonang Matheba sowetan.co.za (February 19, 2019)
I would want to teach the boy child to be a better human being.
The problem is actually not the girls.
I’ve seen in my life that the better your intentions, the better the outcome.
People with pure hearts, pure thoughts and pure minds usually attract bigger and better blessings.
My school would really be about intention.
Bonang on how she’s making the world a better place to live in – ‘educating the girl child has a ripple effect’ news24.com (13 Sep 2019)
I want girls to be empowered.
I want girls to have the freedom to make their own choices.
I want them to go to school.**
I’m on the right path.
My life is in my own hands.”
In Conversation with Bonang Matheba: 'I Know What Just One Educated Girl Can Do for a Community' okayafrica.com (May24,2019)
Dreams do come true.
[https://www.okayafrica.com/in-conversation-with-bonang-matheba-i-know-what-just-one-educated-girl-can-do-for-a-community/246386?
I Know What Just One Educated Girl Can Do for a Community
My foundation was inspired by the
How can I use my influence and my power to make a difference?
For me, seeing people’s lives change.
You need to have a clear plan.
Be patient with yourself.
Be kind to yourself.
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I haven't had to catch a flight, or think about a job, or a project.
I've loved it.
Nothing will ever be the same.
There is no ‘new normal.
Everything normal that we know has completely changed.
Bonang talks to us about her upcoming projects to support and empower women news24.com (23 Jun 2020)
I never say no to opportunities.
I love to be challenged.
I love to find new avenues to help me evolve.
Number one, never give up.
I’ve always learned to overcome.
Surround yourself with strong people.
EXCLUSIVE: The Bonang Matheba interview you need to read now gq.co.za (2023)
I am not the socialite they think I am.
I prefer to hang out with family and close friends.
I really enjoy being at home relaxing.
EXCLUSIVE: Bonang Matheba – Owning Space, Building Legacy thevibeza.com ((2025)
External links
Category:Television personalities
Category:Actresses from South Africa
Category:1987 births
Category:Living people
Category:Radio personalities