Online Reporter
Radio host and TV personality Lethabo LeJoy Mathatho is celebrating a major achievement — 19 years on radio. Lethabo, who is one of the beloved voices on Thobela FM, marked the special moment with a heartfelt Instagram post that showed just how grateful she is for her journey.
In her post, she shared, “19 unforgettable years on the air – and next year, we celebrate our 20th anniversary! A milestone woven with love, laughter, stories, and the beautiful voices of our listeners.
What kind of celebration should we create for our 20th anniversary?? Let’s dream of something filled with joy, connection, and gratitude for everyone who has walked this journey with us.”
Her message touched many of her fans, who quickly filled her comments section with love, compliments, and admiration for her work. One user, samm_yk22, wrote, “Mara le Joy is pretty. I think pretty is an understatement coz wow #Pedi girlies world, honey.” Another, tebzmail, added, “I could listen to this all day.”
A fan named mzu_uphelele expressed deep appreciation for her talent, writing, “The Way You’re Doing Radio Mntasekhaya It’s So Effortless And You’re Absolutely Amazing Your Voice It’s A Sweet Melody, You’ve Gained A Xhosa Listener Keep Shinning No Matter What You’re Healing Us With Your Beautiful Spirit.”
But Lethabo’s celebrations didn’t end there. Just a few days before marking her 19-year milestone, she also won an award at the South African Social Media Awards. She took home the award for Best Social Media Use by a Radio Show for her Thobela FM Breakfast Show.
The official page congratulated her with the message, “Huge congrats to the CONTENT ROYALTY of Mzansi! Crowned at #SASMA2025! Shoutout to @lethabolejoy and the creators shaking up the South African social media scene!”
Lethabo’s career continues to grow, and her fans are truly excited for what she will do next — especially with her 20-year radio anniversary just around the corner. With so much love and support behind her, it’s clear that her voice will keep inspiring listeners for many more years to come. – OK
Mathew Masinge