Based: Johannesburg
Multi-skilled Broadcaster, TV Producer, Inspirational Speaker and sought after MC, Thami Ngubeni is what one publication called a ‘Media Chameleon.’ Her versatility sees her being invited to moderate panels and dialogues, give keynote addresses and MC events in Entertainment, Politics, Women’s Issues, Business, Spirituality and Personal Development.
She is the former Editor of O, The Oprah Magazine SA, News Anchor at Newzroom Afrika, Talk Radio Show Host, Columnist for True Love Magazine and Destiny Magazine, Actress, TV Presenter and for the past 16 years, has been the host of the highly rated Inspirational Gospel Show ‘The Sacred Space’ on Metro FM.
She has had lead acting roles in the medical drama series Jozi H, Soapie Generations, drama series Known Gods, the award-winning film Critical Assignment among others.
Multi-skilled Thami Ngubeni is MD of Thamzin Media, an entity which focusses on the conceptualisation, development and production of content and specialized events for various media, including radio, television and print. Some of the programs she has produced include The Apprentice SA, Drama Series Interrogation Room, Gameshow ‘Family Fortunes’, The SAFTA award winning Talkshow, Life With Thami and Maropeng, The Spirit of the Lion King.
Her company stages live concerts and events, including the annual gospel concert ‘SacredFest’, which has aired on SABC and One Gospel. Before venturing on her own, she worked as Producer for International Media Giant Fremantle Media and Pearson television.
She is the former Chairperson of the Business Women’s Association of SA, Gauteng branch and sits on the board of an Educational Institute.
In her broadcast media and entertainment career, spanning over 20 years Thami has held the following positions:
- Speaker and MC
- Panel Facilitator
- Producer, Creator and Executive
- Tv News Anchor – Newzroom Afrika
- Award-winning current-affairs radio show host (liberty awards – Radio 2000 Talk)
- Award –winning tv talkshow host (SAFTA for SABC show ‘life with thami)
- Magazine Editor
- Published Author
- Radio News Reader
- Actress & TV presenter
- Magazine and TV script writer
SPEAKER & MC CLIENTS INCLUDE:
Corporate : Avis, Telkom, Old Mutual, Avbob, Sasol, Investec, De Beers,
Organizations : South Africa Local Government Association (SALGA,) Business Woman’s Association of SA (BWASA) Black Business Council (BBC) Global African Awards
Government Departments : Energy, Sports Arts & Culture, Health, Social Development, Basic Education, Justice & Constitutional Services, GCIS, Ministry in the Presidency for Women Youth and Persons with Disability.
JUDGE:
BET International Awards
International Emmy Awards
South African Film and TV Awards (SAFTAS)
SA Music Awards (SAMAS)
Miss South Africa Pageant