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The Citizen
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Another one! Dr Musa Mthombeni's Academic Journey
Dr Musa Mthombeni has once again proven that academic brilliance and charisma can coexist. The beloved TV presenter and certified funny guy, already a qualified medical doctor, is now officially Dr Musa Mthombeni, Master of Medicine — and South Africans can't get enough. Juggling hospital corridors, red carpets, and jet-setting with his former Miss SA wife, Liesl Mthombeni, the doctor has just added another academic feather to his already impressive cap. A Doctor with degrees (and then some) Dr Musa Mthombeni. Picture: Instagram Dr Musa began his academic journey at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he earned his MBBCh degree in 2015. Since then, he's seamlessly managed a dual career. He has built a name in the entertainment industry while continuing his work in the medical field. By 2023, he'd passed the notoriously difficult FC Rad Diag SA board exams. Fast-forward to 2025, and Musa proudly walked the graduation stage once again. He received a Master of Medicine in Diagnostic Radiology from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). In true Musa fashion, he marked the moment on social media with a hilarious caption: 'What do Masters of Medicine graduates eat for breakfast again? Speak fast, the queue marshal looks mean and is about to call my number. NQF level what-what Daddies are up!' He also shared his latest honour: being elected to the Young Specialist Forum in the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. It is a platform representing newly qualified medical specialists. ALSO READ:Nay Maps to host Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards this weekend Of flights, fame, and fluoroscopy Dr Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Mthombeni. Picture: Instagram When he's not saving lives or mastering the human vascular system, Musa lights up social media timelines. He shares his goofy humour, travel reels, and swoon-worthy posts about his wife, former Miss South Africa Liesl. The couple has built a fan base around their love, playfulness, and infectious joy. But behind the jokes is a serious professional who regularly spends hours in the theatre. In one post, Musa gave followers a peek into his high-pressure world: 'The end of a great week learning about all things Arteriovenous Malformations and how to cure them from some of the best in the world… When it feels like a lot, let's remember that we prayed for these moments! 2025 We Build! Phez'kwabo!' What it takes to earn a Master of Medicine in Radiology in Mzansi A Master of Medicine (MMed) in Diagnostic Radiology is no walk in the park. It's one of the most challenging postgraduate paths in medicine, requiring years of study, clinical practice, and research. Candidates must first complete their MBChB (like Musa did in 2015). They should then register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Key features of the MMed programme include: Rigorous clinical training: In advanced imaging like CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and interventional procedures. Academic coursework and exams: Including journal discussions, formal lectures, and departmental meetings. Research dissertation: A crucial requirement for the degree. Specialist status: Upon completion, graduates register as diagnostic radiologists, highly sought after in both public and private sectors. Wits and Stellenbosch are among the South African universities offering the programme. It is aligned with the College of Radiologists of SA curriculum. From scrubs to spotlight, and still rising With his passion for medicine, cheeky humour, and unmatched work ethic, Dr Musa Mthombeni is the embodiment of excellence. He is a man who brings his dreams to life both on stage and on television. As he continues to stack up accolades, fans are cheering him on every step of the way.
The Citizen
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘Ubuyile ubaby': Dr Musa Mthombeni happy as his wife returns from girls' trip
The former TV presenter happily cuddled with his wife, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, after her return. While others were concerned with their outfit changes at the Durban July or scrambled to score free Bok tickets, Dr Musa Mthombeni welcomed his wife, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, back home. 'Everything is good in the world again! The mercury is no longer in retrograde or what it is you guys say! 'Ubuyile ubaby [my baby is back], Abathakathi are down [witches are down],' wrote Mthombeni in a post. Known for his unwavering public expression of his love for his life partner, Mthombeni was ridiculed earlier this week when he posted a photo of Laurie-Mthombeni, stating that he misses her as she was on a girl's trip. ALSO READ: Somizi arrives in a chopper, stealing the show with 8 outfit changes at the Hollywoodbets Durban July 'Missing you' In a the humorous post where he jokingly offered a reward of R100 000, the former kid's presenter said KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissiner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi had issued an urgent public service announcement which stated: 'The following people are both MISSING and WANTED by the National Intervention Unit. 'The suspects are extremely gorgeous and dangerous at the same time. If spotted, Please contact Musawenkosiwesizwesethusamazulu Mthombeni, said Mthombeni. Musa Mthombeni's 'missing' alerts while Laurie-Mthombeni was away. Pictures: drmusamthombeni/Instagram A few days before that, he shared a video of himself, wearing a gown and standing in front of a big screen TV with a gallery of photos of Laurie-Mthombeni in motion. 'Aren't girls trips supposed to be 2/3 days? Yoh! It's enough now! She must come back home! Her husband misses her! Please go tell her enough is enough!' ALSO READ: 'This one was particularly special for me': Dr Musa Mthombeni celebrates another milestone Career milestone In late June, Mthombeni announced that he has been elected as a member of the young specialist forum in the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA). 'This one was particularly special for me as a newly elected member of the young specialist forum in the CMSA. 'Onwards and upwards – and if you were looking for motivation to study, this is it,' he wrote on Instagram. 'I had the honour of watching some of my friends and colleagues get admitted into the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. 'We now have a new bunch of specialists and sub-specialists ready to assist you all over the country,' he wrote. NOW READ: F1 film star hints at Black Panther role as racing film takes driver's seat in the box office
IOL News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Missing in action: Dr Musa Mthombeni's hilarious social media love letter to his wife
Dr Musa Mthombeni shares a sweet and funny tribute to his wife, Liesl, while she enjoys her girls' trip in Paris. Image: Instagram. Dr Musa Mthombeni has never been one to shy away from expressing his love for his wife, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni. In his latest post, he pulled out all the stops to let people know how much he misses his wife, who has been on a girls' trip in Paris, France. The radio and TV presenter has been enjoying her stay in the City of Love. She has been sharing the moments spent at different renowned parts of Paris with her girls on her Instagram feed, captivating her followers with her stunning, chic looks. While Liesel had been out and about for a couple of days, her loving husband was back home, missing her and struggling to keep it together. In his witty and dramatic nature, he took to social media to post a 'Missing' person picture of the presenter. Another picture has 'Wanted for stealing my heart' written on it. The jokester went as far as jokingly pledging a R1 billion reward for his wife's return. The caption of the post read: 'ALERT! General Mkhwanazi has issued an urgent public service announcement! The following people are both MISSING and WANTED by the National Intervention Unit. 'The suspects are extremely gorgeous and dangerous at the same time. If spotted, please contact Musawenkosiwesizwesethusamazulu Mthombeni! Reward- R100 000 000.' The two lovebirds got engaged in June 2021 and tied the knot in August 2021 have since been giving their followers a glimpse into their happy marriage with their social media presence. Musa, who is also known for his banter, has previously shared monthly celebrations of their love and union, calling them 'monthversary'. When they got married, the couple opted to wait to start a family, allowing them to enjoy their time together before having a full house. They have since been travelling the world together, celebrating their love for one other in different destinations such as Greece, Germany and Hong Kong to list a few.
News24
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Halala! Dr Musa Mthombeni earns his Master's in Diagnostic Radiology
He is no stranger to the spotlight. He grew up a child star and now, he often shares sweet moments with his wife on social media while achieving great things in the medicine field. His intellectual prowess is impressive as he has just achieved a major milestone. Read more | 'Retirement is too far to put off travel' – Dr Musa Mthombeni gives top travel tips Dr Musawenkosi Mthombeni (35) is a specialist radiologist, media personality, and husband to former Miss South Africa 2015, Liesl Laurie - Mthombeni. Musa recently completed his Master of Medicine in Diagnostic Radiology from the University of Witwatersrand, and he took to his Instagram page to share the exciting news on social media, posting a screenshot confirmation email from the university. The email reads, "Dear Dr. Musawenkosi Mthombeni, congratulations on completing the Master of Medicine in Diagnostic Radiology. We wish you all the best in your future career." This achievement is a nod to Musa's hard work and dedication to his craft. His wife, Liesl, expressed her pride commenting, "Sooo proud of you, my husband," along with Musa's friends and celebrities sending congratulatory messages to him. The email came just on time as Musa was celebrating his birthday, and he captioned the post "A little birthday present to me. Ke di batla one by one!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Musa Mthombeni (@drmusamthombeni)
