By Nomazulu Moyo
At 38, television producer Teboho Mthimkhulu is shaping a career that reflects the evolving landscape of South Africa’s media industry—blending traditional broadcasting with a growing focus on storytelling and public engagement.
Born in Soweto, raised in Boksburg and now based in Centurion, Mthimkhulu has worked across the television industry as a producer, production manager and executive producer. With a background in Fine Art, she says creativity and storytelling have always been central to her work.
She is currently a semi-finalist in Mrs South Africa 2026, a national platform for married women that extends beyond a traditional beauty pageant. The programme focuses on personal growth, leadership and community impact, with participants engaging in mentorship, charity work, brand building and wellness development.
Contestants are also expected to develop confidence, public speaking and professional skills while balancing their roles as wives, mothers and professionals. At the end of the process, one winner is crowned to serve as an ambassador for women’s empowerment and represent modern South African women.
“Excellence, for me, is about showing up with intention in every role I carry,” Mthimkhulu said. “It’s about consistency, growth and authenticity.” Her work centres on storytelling, which she describes as a powerful tool to connect with audiences and reflect lived experiences, particularly those of women and young people.
“Through my voice and my platforms, I want to create spaces where people feel seen, empowered and motivated to pursue their goals,” she said. Her participation in Mrs South Africa comes at a time when many media professionals are expanding their influence beyond traditional platforms, using personal brands and digital spaces to engage directly with audiences. Mthimkhulu says her personal life is closely tied to her career. As a wife and mother of two, she describes her family as a key source of motivation.
“My family is my biggest motivation,” she said. “Being a mother of two reminds me daily why I cannot give up.” She also highlighted the often-unseen demands of working in media, noting that audiences usually only see the final product. “While people see the highlights, there is a lot of hard work behind the scenes. It takes consistency and resilience,” she said.
Looking ahead, Mthimkhulu plans to continue working in television while expanding into content creation, with a focus on stories that reflect real experiences and spark meaningful conversations. “I see myself continuing to grow in the media space, building platforms that tell powerful stories and making a meaningful impact,” she said.
Her journey reflects broader shifts in the industry, where storytelling, personal branding and digital engagement are increasingly shaping how media professionals build influence
