Siyabonga Ngwekazi (born March 16, 1982), known as Scoop Makhathini, is a South African content creator, television presenter, and entrepreneur. He is well known for hosting the SABC1 pop culture magazine show Street Journal.
He made his television debut in 2006 and rose to the limelight after hosting the show titled, Turn Up. The show is recognised for launching the television career of Scoop Makhathini
| Name | Siyabonga Ngwekazi |
| Born | March 16, 1982 (44 years) |
| Place of birth | Gqeberha, Eastern Cape |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Occupation | Television presenter, cultural commentator, entrepreneur |
| Popular for | Street Journal |
Early life
Scoop Makhathini was born on 16 March 1982 in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
Career
Makhathini worked as a television presenter for the SABC1 pop culture magazine show. He was a digital host for the 2010 16th annual South African music awards in Sun City.
Scoop co-hosted the 8th annual Metro Awards Ceremony in 2018 alongside Penny Lebyane. He replaced Trevor Noah on the celebrity gossip show The Real Goboza (season 2) as a presenter in 2008. He was a co-host for V-Entertainment, the daily celebrity news show, in 2009.
Makhathini also launched a web show. He co-hosted the Hip-Hop show ‘The Rodeo’, alongside Bontle Modiselle on YFM in October 2018.
Scoop also collaborated with the international cognac brand, Hennessy. He was named South Africa’s ambassador for the Hennessy x NBA campaign in 2021. He received the Best Fashion Icon Award presented by Crocs at the GQ Best Dressed 2024.
Makhathini and Luthando ”LootLOve” AShosha hosted the Metro FM Music Awards in May, 2025. He was also a host for the 31st edition of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), alongside Pamela Mtanga, in 2025.
Personal life
Scoop Makhathini was in a relationship with entrepreneur Akhona Lali. He is a father to a son.
TV Roles
- The Street journal as host
- V-Entertainment as presenter
- The Real Goboza as a male presenter
- Forever Young
- The Hustle as host
- Turn Up as host
- The Hustle as host
- Metro FM Music Awards as host
- South African Music Awards (SAMAs) as Digital host
References
- Quincy MahlanTv Rolesgu. “Scoop and Ms Cosmo bag major deal!“. Daily Sun.
- YFM. “Scoop and Bontle to host new show, The Rodeo“. www.yfm.co.za.
- Oluthando Keteyi. “Scoop Makhathini and Pamela Mtanga announced as hosts of the South African Music Awards 2025“. Daily News.
- Oluthando Keteyi. “Scoop Makhathini ‘honoured’ to host 2025 Metro FM Music Awards“. IOL.
- Yanga Yose. “Scoop Makhathini scoops the top honour at the 2024 GQ Best Dressed Awards“. GQ.
- Kgalalelo Tlhoaele. “Scoop Makhathini: Jozi lifestyle kills our roots!“. Daily Sun.
- Kaunda Selisho. “‘What it means to be a part of the culture in 2026’: Moozlie talks new Metro FM show alongside Scoop Makhathini”. The Citizen.
- TheVibes Editors. “Scoop Makhathini: Biography, Age, Son, Real Name, TV Roles“. The Vibes.
- Kaunda Selisho. “Real Goboza’s end is a major loss for SA pop culture“. The Citizen.
