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News24
29-04-2025
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Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo on helping families in 'Icebo Labantu' and motherhood
She is a beloved figure among viewers, having captivated audiences from her days on Our Perfect Wedding to her current role as the host of Icebo Labantu. Her compassionate heart speaks as loud as her professional achievements. Thembisa Liyema Mdoda-Nxumalo (42) is a talented South African television presenter and radio personality known for her captivating presence and engaging storytelling style. Thembisa is set to bring hope and support to families in need through hosting Mzansi Magaic's new show 'Icebo Labantu,' a show lending a helping hand to families who have lost loved ones and don't have means of burying them. In an interview with DRUM, Thembisa shared what she's most looking forward to about the show's launch and what she thinks audiences will respond to most. Read more | #JusticeForCwecwe: A mother's unrelenting quest "I think what I'm looking forward to mostly is the element of humanity and helping people. I think we've lost touch with that because everybody's on the go. Everybody's trying to survive and make money. Everybody's trying to make sure their kids don't get sick, and they get to work on time, and they make sure that they cook before loadshedding comes. A lot is happening where we withdraw and go back into ourselves because a lot of people are going through a lot of things. So, I'm really looking forward to going back to that element of humanity, that element of helping people and that element of bringing hope back into South African homes. I like that I can leave this earth knowing that I've touched so many lives in so many different ways," she said. Read more | Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo to helm SABC 1's new show 'Icebo Labantu' Thembisa believes that it is the values her mom taught her inform her approach to hosting the show. "I think I'd have to go back to really my mom's values, mottos and mantras. She was such a selfless person, she was very career-driven, but at the end of the day, she remained selfless. And her phone would ring all the time with people and friends who want to just talk, or, my aunts and uncles who just need her to listen or to help or give advice. And if she could do something in whatever situation, she would just get up and do it. And I think as I get older, I find that open and earnest relationships are more valuable." She says she has learnt to be selfless and prioritise the future of her children and their legacy. "As I get older, I realise that it's not really about me anymore, it's about what my children are going to be left with in terms of what I'm teaching them. So, shows like these are incredibly important for me to do because then it allows me to use the platform and the art that I studied for to help other people, not just my pockets. One the biggest reason I took on the show is that this is something that I said I would do as soon as I entered into this industry. And I think OPW was one of those shows that did that. And I like that we go to the people, find out what they need, and I then take down the entire world with 'Icebolethu' and we find a solution." Read more | Anele Mdoda ties the knot with Prince Buza James There's always room for improvement or learning, and Thembisa hopes the show also leaves her with something fruitful and educational on both professional and personal levels. "Funerals are so final, we don't really get time to heal through a lot of things. So, I'm really hoping to take away healing from this experience. I think just the human impact something like this has on us and on families. I'm always willing to learn and be a sponge from people that I've never worked with. Like, I've never worked with Legend Manqele. I've always wanted to work with him, and I finally get to work with him, as 'The Bar group' is also producing the show. I'm hoping to learn from him, especially on the production side, especially on just how you navigate something like this. Because it's very difficult, to come into people's homes, into their personal spaces and say, we want to help." "I took on the show because I noticed that people in my industry, especially icons that we've worked with, legends that we grew up watching, aren't able to even bury themselves when they pass. There used to be a 'donate this,' 'Go fund this,' for a leader in our industry. So, what I'm really wanting to push with 'Icebo Labantu', is a way forward for artists not to be in those positions anymore. "We are all freelancers in this industry. We don't know what's going to happen tomorrow, but at least with this show, with 'Icebolethu,' we are then able to start a movement. And I think this is why the show is called 'Icebo Labantu,' it's starting a movement, a movement where you can help. Even if it's not done by this show, at least if we do it and pay it forward somehow. I think we should start a movement to get back to humanity," she clarified. Read more | From the archives | 'Leave him and go where?' - Isencane Lengane's Thando on her marriage Thembisa also believes that 'Icebo Labantu' can inspire a broader cultural shift in how we approach death and mourning in our society. "I think that the show will inspire people to rally around each other, it will inspire communities to come together. And not to say that's not happening now, but more of it will happen. And it will also take away the shame of not being able to contribute financially. There are certain things where someone's like, 'you know what, my heart is broken, I can't right now.' And then someone else steps in. It will take away the shame of asking for help." As a mother, outside of being a public figure, she wants to instill values of authenticity to her children and to teach them to never try to fit in in spaces but be who she has raised them to be. "I want them to be themselves and then fight for themselves in every situation and every aspect of their lives because once you find who you are, you find your purpose and then you become very comfortable in who you are and in being yourself. These are the years that they have to do that. Then once they start their journey into becoming the people that they see themselves become, you fight tooth and nail for that. You don't want to walk into spaces and pretend to be something else because you think that's what they want. That is when you begin to play for the crowd and then you begin to listen to what they have to say about you instead of listening to yourself. So, find yourself and who you are, be that person and then fight tooth and nail for that person." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Icebolethu Group (@icebogroup)
News24
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo to helm SABC 1's new show 'Icebo Labantu'
Oupa Bopape Death is an inevitable part of life that affects us all. When someone you love passes away, the emotional pain and grief can be overwhelming on their own. During this difficult time, financial concerns should be the last thing on your mind. Yet many families face the additional burden of unexpected funeral expenses, which can add financial stress to an already devastating situation. Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo will bring dignity and support to families in need so they can focus on healing, not costs. South African actress and TV presenter, Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo is set to be at the helm of the new and highly anticipated show called 'Icebo Labantu,'. The show focuses on extending a helping hand to families in need so they can give their loved ones a dignified farewell by providing support and resources to those who can't afford funeral costs. The show is created in partnership with Icebolethu Group, The Bar Group, and Kenako Marketing, with hopes of touching hearts and bringing communities together and show the power of kindness and unity in times of need and it will air soon on SABC 1. Thembisa took to her Instagram to express her excitement. "I'm so excited about this project. It is finally happening, and I couldn't be more grateful. Helping people and bringing hope to families across South Africa has always been something I'm passionate about. This isn't just a show; it is a real-life mission." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Icebolethu Group (@icebogroup)
