Nqobile Khwezi (born 11 May 1996) is a South African media personality, model, brand strategist, and TV presenter. She is best known for her work as a sports presenter for SuperSport.
Khwezi has been modelling since she was four. She was crowned Miss Junior Shaka at 15 and Miss uShaka Marine World in 2016. She rose to prominence as a digital content creator during the 2020 pandemic.
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| Name: | Nqobile Khwezi Mahlambi |
| Born: | 11 May 1996 (age 29 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Education: | Strategic Brand Communications |
| Alma mater: | Vega School of Brand Leadership |
| Occupation: | Media personality, model, brand strategist, TV presenter, internet personality |
| Siblings: | 3 |
Early Life
Nqobile Khwezi Mahlambi was born on 11 May 1996 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She has three siblings: an older sister, a younger brother, and a younger sister. She fell in love with entertainment as a young child.
As a child, she was the life of every family gathering, putting on little shows for her parents’ anniversary celebrations. She grew up in a Zulu and Swati home and loved cultural activities, such as dance and drama, and the choir.
Education
Khwezi holds a degree in Strategic Brand Communications from Vega School of Brand Leadership. She participated in sports such as hockey, high jump, sprints, and swimming during her school years.
Career
Khwezi started modelling at the age of four, and at 15, she was crowned Miss Junior Shaka and Miss uShaka Marine World in 2016.
After graduating from school, she was introduced to the world of influencing and content creation. Her friend advised her to shoot her behind-the-scenes content, which gained momentum. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they focused on creating content.
Nqobile works at Supersport, often presenting at events such as the Netball World Cup or SuperPicks. She has also covered many sporting codes, including rugby, basketball, cricket, soccer and tennis.
She has also interviewed notable personalities such as Kelly Rowland and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Breanna Stewart.
She has worked with brands, especially those that resonate with her and align with her growth, as a creative. She has collaborated with Dior, Cotton On, Roc Nation, Brutal Fruit and Foreo, to name a few.
In 2024, Khwezi participated in the 11th season of Tropika Island of Treasure, vying for the grand prize of a shared R1 Million and a SUZUKI Jimny. She has also appeared in shows for Maxhosa and attended Paris Fashion Week.
Nqobile Khwezi has also partnered with Nedbank to share her personal journey toward financial empowerment in 2024. She spoke about financial literacy and discipline, which comes with better money management.
References
- Aspasia Karras. “Nqobile Khwezi: Stylin’ in the scrum“. Sunday Times.
- Anele Geqiwe. “Nqobile Khwezi wants us to keep guessing about her next move“. GQ South Africa.
- Nonhlanhla Mathebula. “Nqobile Khwezi talks Tropika Island of Treasure and chasing her dreams“. Drum.
- Mpiletso Motumi. “The Unstoppable Rise of Nqobile Khwezi: I am Living my Dream“. Nounouche.
- “Tropika Island of Treasure: Nqobile Khwezi’s Quest for treasure and triumph“. North Coast Courier.
- “Sponsored | I thought a credit card was free money – Khwezi’s financial empowerment journey“. News24.
