Sports presenter, broadcast anchor, event host and entertainment MC.
Sports organisations, broadcasters, brands, award shows, live events and corporate functions seeking an articulate, charismatic and seasoned presenter.
Andile Ncube is one of South Africa’s most recognisable sports broadcasters, celebrated for his on-screen charisma, sharp communication and ability to anchor high-pressure, high-profile live television. His media career began on the SABC music show One, where his natural comfort on camera quickly expanded into leadership behind the scenes. As both presenter and executive producer, he helped transform the show into Live, SABC’s flagship youth music platform.
Leveraging this early success, Andile broadened his portfolio to build a versatile media brand. His curiosity and drive led him into sport, where he discovered a natural affinity for football broadcasting. His talent for engaging audiences, facilitating compelling discussions and elevating local sports narratives propelled him into major roles across national television.
Andile has anchored two significant projects on SABC: the Nedbank Ke Yona Talent Search, one of South Africa’s most exciting football development platforms, and X Factor South Africa, the local version of the world’s biggest talent search format.
Andile Ncube the words ‘ambitious’, ‘eloquent’ and ‘charismatic’ would immediately come to mind; and are in fact the contributors to Andile’s path to becoming one of South Africa’s leading and favourite sports presenters.
Originally beginning his TV career on the SABC music show ‘One’, Andile helped to transform the show into the channel’s flagship music show.
Not only did he harness his presentation skills, but he ultimately become one of the shows executive producers and he oversaw the process of transforming the show to what it is now, ‘LIVE’.
Andile has recently been announced as the anchor of two new shows, the most exciting football / talent show to ever hit Mzansi – Nedbank Ke Yona Talent Search and the world’s biggest talent search, XFactor – both airing on SABC.
With humble beginnings for Andile after establishing the successful show, he decided to explore other avenues to build his brand and whilst doing so, he discovered his passion for sport.
His height of football achievements came when he was invited to be part of the Ajax Football Academy, which was sadly cut short by a career-ending injury.
This did not dampen Andile’s love and passion for sport.
Andile was handpicked to broadcast at the FIFA World Cup in 2010, hosting the flagship football show on SABC 1, ‘Soccerzone’. The success of the show led to Andile hosting a weekly show called ‘Soccer 411’.
His expansive knowledge of both local and international football, makes him the perfect host for a show that is full of banter and expertise.
Other current shows include Nedbank Ke Yona Team Search on SABC 1 and Sports Goes Retro.
All of this, combined with Andile Ncube past radio career on 5FM and the Breakfast Show on TruFM are but a few of the reasons that Andile is one of the most influential young men in the South African entertainment industry. With his continuous love and passion, Andile is well on his way to becoming a powerhouse in the industry. Most recently, Andile Ncube has been welcomed as the new addition to the Radio 2000 sports show, which airs from Monday to Friday from 18:00pm – 19:00pm.
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This 8m56s interview features actor Vuyo Dabula in a lively, engaging exchange with presenter Andile Ncube. Vuyo reflects on his early years, describing the moment he first realised the responsibility of being the family breadwinner and how that pressure fuelled his hunger for success. Andile recalls first seeing him on Yizo Yizo, sparking a discussion about their shared history at AFDA and Vuyo’s first major break. Vuyo explains that although he briefly left AFDA for Mafikeng, the school later called him back to audition for a film. After an unusually long audition process spanning a month, he landed the role, coincidentally playing a character also named Vuyo.
The conversation moves into his well-known portrayal of Gaddafi on Generations: The Legacy. Andile highlights how Vuyo’s character is a villain loved by audiences, prompting Vuyo to laugh about possibly bringing a “sexy” edge to evil. He emphasises that audience members often approach him to compliment not only his look and physical discipline but more importantly his craft. Vuyo shares that since starting Generations he has trained nearly every day, pushing through an intensive seven-day workout routine to maintain the physicality required for his roles.
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