Thuso Motaung

Thuso Motaung is a South African radio presenter. He works for Lesedi FM South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
Thuso Motaung was born on 18 December 1959 in Petsana Reitz, Free State. After working as a teacher, Motuang transitioned into broadcasting in the early 1980s. He began working at Lesedi FM, owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation, in 1983, rising through the ranks to become a veteran presenter by 2024. In 2006 Motaung and his wife were accused of defrauding the SABC of more than R32-million with their power mix product. In 2007 the court returned 15 cars that were taken from Motaung. Thuso Motaung and his wife have been accused of influencing Lesedi FM's sought-after slot for crossover song of 2025 to 2026. He was given a 2018 Telkom Radio Award. Currently on SABC, Motaung presents on Makgulong a Matala and Jwale ke Nako. He is also a motivational speaker.