Based: Johannesburg
Multi-award winning TV & RADIO personality Lerato Kganyago is undoubtedly one of the prominent celebrities in South Africa.
Born and bred in Soweto, Lerato began her journey to stardom in 2002 when she was crowned Miss Jam Alley and later Miss Soweto in 2005. She made her mark in the industry when she became the face of Soweto TV, and began hosting her own talk show on the station,
The LKG Show.
Awards That Lerato is a Recipient of:
No. 2 Female DJ On The African Continent (2023 & 2024)
South African Change Catalysts – No Poverty 2024
Basadi In Music Awards – Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year 2023
Basadi In Music Awards – CEO Mosadi in Business Achievement Award 2023
South African Film and Television (SAFTAs) – Best Presenter as co-presenter of Mzansi’s Live Amp 2017.
Glamour Women of the Year Awards – Media Personality of the Year Award 2015
SA Style Awards – Most Stylish Media Personality 2015
A sought after DJ, MC, and motivational unparalleled speaker, known for her professionalism and warmth. LKG, as she is known to her millions of fans, is the co-host of Metro FM’s day time show, The Midday Link Up, and the HOST of Mzansi Magic’s premier fashion television reality show, Project Runway.
She has secured ongoing deals as an MC with various companies and organisations, including the South African Gauteng Department of Education.
Acknowledging her influence as one of the country’s most popular TV personalities, she has worked with a range of brands, including Always Platinum and Levi’s® South Africa, in ambassadorial roles. She travelled to Paris for the Galaxy on the Run Tour on behalf of Samsung and Galaxy Note.
In June 2024, Kganyago was appointed as a resident judge for the reality series “Miss South Africa Crown Chasers 2024.” Collaborating with Leandie du Randt, she played a pivotal role in guiding contestants through various challenges leading up to the Miss South Africa title.
Lerato is a popular MC for major corporations such as:
Hollard Insurance Year End The Motsepe Foundation Gala Sun International
The South African Film & Television Awards, Sports & Recreation (Gala Dinners and Main Event in 2024)
Metro FM Awards 2023
South African Music Awards 2015
Red Carpet host for the South African Music Awards and the Red Carpet host for the MTV Africa Music Awards
The South African Film & Television Awards The Royalty Soapie Awards
Miss South Africa 2024 Judge
