Munaka Muthambi and Khanyi Mars to Host SABC 1’s Selimathunzi

South African public broadcaster SABC 1 is preparing for the return of its long-running entertainment magazine programme, Selimathunzi, with a refreshed presenting lineup. Podcasters Munaka Muthambi and Khanyi Mars have been selected to lead the show when it returns to television screens.

The two media personalities, who gained prominence through their presence on the digital platform Podcast and Chill, are scheduled to take over hosting duties when the show launches its upcoming season in October 2026. The appointment marks a transition from online media spaces into legacy public broadcasting.

Digital Personalities Enter Mainstream Television

Selimathunzi has long served as a staple of South African television culture, regularly documenting music events, celebrity news, and contemporary lifestyle trends. Bringing established digital voices onto a terrestrial television format indicates a growing effort by traditional broadcast networks to connect with younger audiences who consume content primarily via online and streaming services.

For the African entertainment and creative sector, the move illustrates the expanding influence of independent podcast platforms as launchpads for mainstream media careers. As television networks seek to maintain viewership, the integration of recognizable online talent into flagship music and lifestyle shows is becoming an increasingly common strategy across the continent.

Source: Briefly SA Entertainment