Newsreader | Contributor | Voice Artist.
Yanga Mjoli joined 5FM in April 2021.
She has a degree in Psychology and Communications and started doing news on air at a regional station in Mpumalanga, before joining the 5FM family.
She recently started pursuing stand-up comedy.
I just love making people smile and laugh. I’m also very curious about human behaviour, hence my love for psychology. I talk way too much.
I was born in Johannesburg and raised in Nelspruit / Mbombela.
I’ve lived in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Nelspruit. I’m currently living in Johannesburg.
I can speak Xhosa, Zulu and English.
Visiting Paris, France to see family in high school was amazing and absolutely one of my top 3 trips.
I love painting, I write a lot - short stories based on my life and random daily occurrences. I love watching movies, reading and listening to music.
silly because at 3 a.m. she called to ask how the mall was still open. I’m not quite sure what the endgame was, but I really thought I’d get away with it.
I have an oh-so-handsome Jack Russell named Lord Spottingham.
“Where to find Kewpie Mayo near me.”
Rihanna, because it’s RIHANNA!rnMac Miller, because I absolutely love his music and vibe.rnQueen Dowager Rosalie Gicanda of Rwanda.rnKris Jenner—please mentor me!rnAnd Blue Ivy, because I’d love to grab waffles or frozen yogurt and just hear what it’s like being Beyoncé’s daughter.
My favourite series are Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and Never Have I Ever.rnMy favourite movies are The Duchess, Pulp Fiction, and Goodfellas.
It’s very functional, but I’ve recently realised it might actually have a pink theme running through it.
All I need is the ocean, my friends, and my family.
I need to learn how to drive. I also want to learn ballet, even though it might be too late for me, and I’d love to learn how to play the piano and violin.
I could probably get paid to paint portraits of people on cruise ships. I say that because I’m good—but not great… yet!
Definitely teleportation.
I watch soccer, although not as much as I used to.
Mental health awareness and efforts against gender-based violence.
I want to visit as many African countries as I can, go to Brazil for the Rio Carnival, visit Ibiza, go skydiving, and one day experience Coachella.
I’m not too fond of rude and inconsiderate people. As for the world, I dislike how unequal it is—unfortunately, not everyone is granted the same opportunities.
Despite all the negativity, I love that people still find moments of joy, even if it’s just a glimmer.
I’ve never had a job I genuinely love—until now. I wake up every day with a smile, looking forward to working with my best friend and the amazing people who’ve become my friends throughout this 5FM journey.
