Meet Moleboheng Matli
About Moleboheng Matli
Visionary Leader. Media Entrepreneur. Global Advocate
Her Excellency Ambassador Moleboheng Matli is a celebrated South African leader whose influence cuts across politics, media, business, and youth empowerment. She made history as the youngest Black woman to serve in the Presidency of South Africa, and later built a pan-African media empire producing 20+ TV shows across 24 countries.
As the founder of Southgerian Lifestyle Magazine and Matli Holdings, she continues to shape Africa’s narrative—championing black excellence, investment growth, and global partnerships.
Through her foundation and the Africa Youth Exchange Scholar Program (AYESP), she empowers disadvantaged youth through education, mentorship, and advocacy, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
From keynote stages in Cyprus to radio waves in South Africa, Ambassador Matli is redefining what it means to lead with vision, voice, and values.
Numbers Speak For Themselves!
The Many Faces of Moleboheng Matli
Behind every impactful initiative, broadcast moment, and boardroom decision stands a woman of exceptional depth and dynamic influence — Her Excellency Ambassador Moleboheng Matli. From being the youngest black woman in South Africa’s post-apartheid presidency, to founding media ventures that span 24 African nations, to mentoring the next generation of African leaders, Moleboheng’s story is not one of a single path — but of many. Her journey is a portrait of purpose, passion, and pan-African progress.
Awards & Recognition
Keeping a record of the awards and recognitions I receive is not about pride or self-promotion—it's about gratitude, growth, and reflection. Each honor represents a moment of trust, impact, or hard work acknowledged by others. Documenting them helps me stay grounded, remember where I’ve come from, and measure how far I’ve grown. More importantly, it serves as a quiet reminder of the responsibility I carry and the standards I must continue to uphold.
2000
Youngest Black Woman to Serve in the South African Presidency
2010
Sunday World Heroic Women Award
2023
Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination – G Africa Film Festival 2023
2020
Founder – Africa Youth Exchange Scholar Program (AYESP)
2020
President & Executive Chairperson – Women African Tourism Board
2011
Founder & Editor-in-Chief – Southgerian Lifestyle Magazine