Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule: Biography, Age, Career, Relationship & Death

Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule’s Biography:

Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule is a renowned South African Gospel music artist, popular Ukhozi FM and the Producer of the Crown Gospel Music Awards. She is married to Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule and has a child “Yolanda”. Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule passed away in the early hours of Monday, 12 July 2024.

Early Life & Age:

Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule was born on November 7, 1971, which makes her 52 years as of when she passed. She was raised by her parents in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Educational Background:

Zanele attended St. Francis College in Marianhill for secondary education, excelling academically and developing a passion for public speaking and media. She then pursued higher education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), earning:

• BA degree in English and Politics
• BA Honors degree in Media and Communications
• PR Diploma from Damelin

Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule’s Career:

Zanele’s media career began in the 1990s with appearances on NNTV’s Livewire and Ukhozi FM. She then transitioned to TV, presenting news, current affairs, and gospel music programs on SABC1. In 1999, she founded Mirror PR and Events, managing top events and solidifying her entrepreneurial reputation. Zanele’s notable achievements include:

• Founding the Crown Gospel Music Awards
• Hosting ONE Gospel’s Shine (2010)
• Presenting SABC1’s Khwezela/Rekindle with Zanele Mbokazi (2012)
• Returning to Ukhozi FM as a presenter in 2023 after a 23-year hiatus

Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule’s Personal life and Husband:

Zanele tied the knot with Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule of Word of Hope Ministries in 2011, forming a union built on a shared devotion to their faith and ministry. Together, they dedicated themselves to spreading a message of hope and empowerment. This was Zanele’s second chance at love, having previously experienced marriage and divorce. As a proud mother, Zanele often shared heartwarming moments with her daughter Yolanda on social media. Her milestone 50th birthday was celebrated in style at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Durban, with a lavish red and black themed party.

Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule’s Death:

Renowned media personality Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule tragically passed away on Monday, July 12, 2024, at Parklands Hospital in Durban. According to her daughter Nonjabulo, Zanele had undergone a minor procedure to address breathing difficulties. In a subsequent revelation, Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule, Zanele’s husband, disclosed that she had been battling lung cancer, shedding light on the underlying health issues that led to her untimely passing.