Rorisang Thandekiso
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Rorisang Thandekiso | |
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| Born | 9 August 1989 Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa |
| Occupations | Actress, television presenter, radio host, author |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Rorisang Thandekiso (born 9 August 1989) is a South African actress, television and radio presenter, author, and media personality. She is known for hosting the South African edition of the game show Wheel of Fortune South Africa and for her work in broadcasting and publishing.[1]
Thandekiso grew up in the Vaal Triangle area. She began her media career at a young age, initially presenting youth television programmes before expanding into mainstream television and radio roles.[1]
Career
Television
In 2024, Thandekiso became the host of Wheel of Fortune South Africa, the South African adaptation of the internationally franchised game show. The series premiered on the channel S3, and she became the first woman to host a version of Wheel of Fortune in Africa.[1]
The show was filmed at Atlantic Studios in Cape Town and produced for the South African Broadcasting Corporation by Homebrew Films and Primedia Studios.[1]
Earlier in her career, Thandekiso presented other television programmes, including youth and entertainment shows.[2]
Radio and live hosting
In addition to television presenting, Thandekiso has worked in radio and as a live event host. She hosted a programme on Metro FM and served as a master of ceremonies at events across South Africa.[3]
Game show appearances
In April 2024, Thandekiso appeared as a celebrity contestant on the South African programme Deal or No Deal Celebrity. She won R250,000 for the charity Paediatric Care Africa.[4][5]
