It is marked nationally that
on the 9th of August yearly we are celebrating all the women in our
country. The holiday recalls the march that took place nationally on the 9th
of August 1956 against legislation that required African persons to carry
“pass” which was an identification document then. It limited black South
Africans to enter into white areas.
South Africa is indeed a
beautiful country which has produced many successful women who are able to
empower others to become like them and do better in society. Among all the
women who have done well for themselves is the young and ambitious Bonang
“Queen B” Matheba a Television personality, radio host, business woman and an
endorser. She was born in the North-West Province of South Africa.
Bonang’s big break was in a
kids show called the Manhattans Fantasy Challenge on SABC 2. This show opened
many opportunities for her in the television industry. She hosted shows such as
LIVE, South African Music awards, Top Billing, Clash of the Choirs and more.
Her parents were not happy about this because it was not a real career and
wouldn’t take her anywhere.
She has partnered up with a
London-based designer to create a line of handbags called Baby Star. She also
got a role in Mnzansi’s drama called intersexions where she played Nurse
Seipati in 2013. The next year she was named the face of the lingerie line for
a high end South African retail brand, Woolworths. Same year she was announced
the new host of Metro FM’s mid-morning slot; her show was called the Front Row.
It wasn’t all smooth she had
fallout with the radio station. Rumor had it she was fired by the broadcaster.
Regardless of what happened at Metro FM, Queen B rose against all odds. Today
she is listed among the top 10 women who have made it in South Africa. She is
a brand ambassador for Revlon cosmetic product, she has her own TV show called
“Being Bonang” and also her own book “FROM A TO B”. Her book has been
criticized by the general public and her fans but this never stopped her from
making the launch of this book a success.
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