Zanele Potelwa Lands Major SAMA Hosting Gig
OkMzansi | 24.07.2026 14:30
South African radio and television presenter Zanele Potelwa is celebrating a major career milestone after discovering that she will be co-hosting the South African Music Awards alongside rapper Cassper Nyovest.
The exciting announcement comes after Cassper Nyovest recently revealed that he would be hosting the prestigious music awards, leaving fans eager to find out who would be joining him on stage. The surprise reveal was finally made on Thursday, 23 July, during Cassper’s appearance on 5FM.
Cassper Nyovest had earlier shared the news that he would be taking on the major hosting role on his Instagram page. Expressing his excitement, the rapper wrote:
“The Kat is out the bag!!!! I am so excited for this !!! After 10 years of not seeing eye to eye, they called me in and we have come to an agreement !!! This is gonna be huge!!!! 15 August !! We are going to Sun City and I am your OFFICIAL HOST!!! Tickets out now at ticketpro!!!”
However, it was during his 5FM interview at 4pm that the spotlight shifted to Zanele Potelwa. Cassper Nyovest arrived with an envelope from the South African Music Awards, which contained the highly anticipated news about his co-host.
In a moment that quickly turned into an unforgettable surprise, Cassper handed the envelope to Zanele and asked her to read the announcement out loud. What she did not know was that the person named as his co-host was, in fact, her.
The revelation left Zanele completely shocked and emotional as she struggled to process the unexpected news.
“I didn’t believe because my manger would have said something. I’m literally shaking,” she said.
According to IOL, Reflecting on the incredible opportunity, Zanele expressed her gratitude and shared just how much the moment meant to her.
“It feels unbelievable. All glory to Jesus Christ. My heart is pumping custard because this is a dream come true. All those interviews meant everything to me and I’m so grateful for them and to every person that was part of them. The fact that it truly was all leading to this moment? What a surreal moment,” she said.
With Zanele Potelwa and Cassper Nyovest now set to take centre stage, the South African Music Awards are shaping up to be an exciting celebration of South African music and entertainment. For Zanele, however, the night will be much more than an awards ceremony. It will be a special moment that represents how far her career has come and a dream that has finally become a reality.
