Bonang Matheba Biography – Age, Career, Cars, Houses, Fight With CSA & Net Worth

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Bonang Dorothy Matheba is a South African television presenter, radio personality, businesswoman, producer, model and philanthropist.

Age

The superstar was born on the 25th of June 1987. She is known for throwing herself lavish parties during her birthdays.

Her legendary 30th birthday party in 2017 cost a whopping R500 000. The event took place at, one of Johannesburg’s most exclusive venues- The Summer Place in Hyde Park.

“It is going to be a big party… .I’ve saved for over two-and-a-half years, so the budget is crazy – it’s like a wedding,” she told S Magazine ahead of the big day.

During the bash, Bonang hired dancers from the Joburg Ballet Company to perform. She didn’t spare any expenses as she looked stunning in local designer Gert-Johan Coetzee’s custom-made dress. Precious Thamaga, event planner to the stars, from Precious Celebrations, was the one who helped Queen B throw the spectacular party.

Early Life

Bonang who’s full name is Bonang Dorothy Matheba, grew up in the North West’s capital city, Mahikeng.  Her parents, Charlotte Mokoena and Andrew Gampi Matheba were her biggest role models while she was growing up.Her parents have distinguished careers, Andrew Gampi Matheba is a respected professor while her mother, Charlotte Mokoena is currently the Executive Vice-President for HR and Corporate Affairs at Sasol.

She has two younger half-siblings, model Reabetswe ‘Rambi’ Sechoaro, and brother Thabo Mokoena.

Bonang’s family moved to Johannesburg when she was still a child. She lived in Hillbrow and Soweto’s Pimville community before making it big in the entertainment industry. Bonang’s happy family didn’t last as her parents separated.

“They gave me love and attention. It was a physical separation, but the love they had for each other and me outweighed everything that was happening around me,” she said in the documentary, Six Zeros To My Name.

Career

Bonang is an extremely popular presenter, businesswoman, radio personality, producer, model, and philanthropist. She is a Global Citizen Ambassador and has also been described as a style icon.

 

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Her work ethic has been compared to that of Beyoncé. The stars even share the same nickname, Queen B.

Bonang has won numerous awards since making her TV debut on Manhattan Fantasy Challenge in 2002 at the age of 15.  Her first big break came on SABC 1’s popular music show, Live AMP. Queen B co-hosted the show from 2007 to 2012.

Bonang has also worked on Afternoon Express, Clash of the Choirs SA, and Presenter Search on 3.

 

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Her other TV appearances include:
  • InterSEXions
  • Tropika Island of Treasure 3
  • 10 Over 10
  • Glambition
  • Miss South Africa
  •  BBC World News.

Queen B also had a successful radio career on YFM and Metro FM.

The road to success is not without drama. Bonang has reportedly had beef with some of her famous peers including Pearl Thusi and Lerato Kganyago.

Over her career, Bonang has amassed some of the most loyal fans on the continent. She has more than eight million followers on all her social media pages combined.

Bonang has won a number of awards including the “Best Inspiration and Influence” award at the Global Social Awards in Prague, Czech Republic, in 2019.

Bonang & The House of BNG

The Queen, the nickname her fans have given her, added another feather to her cap, this time as a champagne connoisseur to her extensive resume with her luxurious beverage brand, The House of BNG.
Bonang introduced fans to The House of BNG when she launched her Brut and Brut Rosé Méthode Cap Classiques (MCCs) champagnes in a swanky and star-studded event attended by the heavyweights of Mzansi’s showbiz.

Kids

Queen B let her fans know that her future will include kids. She however noted that at the moment she still wants to focus on her career and her lifestyle that involves plenty of traveling, alcohol and partying.The entrepreneur and reality TV star went on Instagram Live for an interview with IOL where she talked about the pressures people put on her in terms of marriage and starting a family now that she is in her 30s.

“My life right now I want to party, to enjoy my alcoholic beverages, to go to nightclubs and party. I want to get on an Emirates plane at two o’clock in the morning and not stress anybody,” she said.

Bonang said that when she eventually chooses to have kids, her life would completely stop. Even though she wants that to happen she also wants enough money to do so and not be completely dependent on the father of her kids should he lose his income.

Realtionship

In 2015, Bonang Matheba’s relationship with rapper AKA was the talk of the town. The couple’s romance allegedly started while AKA’s girlfriend, DJ Zinhle, was pregnant with their first child.

Zinhle accused Bonang and AKA of cheating on her blog, in a post about their break-up. The couple denied the cheating claims and threatened to sue. Neither one ever did, and it soon became clear they indeed were together.

After months of toying with their fans, AKA and Bonang made their relationship official on Instagram in 2016. Their romance was short-lived, however, as it ended in late 2017.

 

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Cars

 

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Bonang has owned a number of luxury vehicles including several Mercedes Benz cars over the years.  She currently drives around town in a white Mercedes G-Wagon

Houses

Bonang Matheba bought her first home at the age of twenty-two. She became a multiple-property owner when she bought her second house at 29. Bonang has shown off her fabulous homes in different segments on Top Billing.

Net Worth 

Bonang Matheba’s net worth is estimated at R15.2 million. Since then Queen B has started several businesses, launched an emoji app called BMoji, released the best-selling book, and bagged several endorsement deals.

Bonang also has her lingerie line with Woolworths and a T-shirt line with Superbalist. She is believed to come away with as much as R500 000 when she hosts big events.

Bonang also owns a production house called Bonang Matheba Entertainment. The company is responsible for her successful reality show, Being Bonang.