PHOTO CREDIT: Rhulani Hlengiwe Sibiya

Pretty. Powerful. Persistent.

We literally get excited whenever TV-personality Ayanda Thabethe shares a photo on social media, because her sense of style only seems to get bigger and better with every post. With over 500K followers on Instagram, this South African beauty is on top of her slay game.

Ayanda is the perfect combination of style meets intellect. The Top Billing host also holds a BCOM Communication Management Degree and an Honours Marketing Degree while climbing the success stairs… in style, of course!

Whether she’s making headlines on the red carpet in sparkly stilettos or exploring the streets of Mzansi in sneakers, she always look like pure perfection. She said: “With my busy schedule, I really appreciate weekends where I can dress casually, chill and enjoy my friends milestones.”

PHOTO CREDIT: @ayandathabethe_ via Instagram

Woman with a vision!

Ayanda’s big television break came last year when she was offered the lead actress role in a South African TV-series, Rockville (season 4). Her character on the show, Aaliyah, led to lots of controversial conversations. Needless to say, the television show was a hit with over 400k viewers per episode turning Ayandainto a household name.

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PHOTO CREDIT: Nicole Laxton. DESIGNER: Gert-Johan Coetzee.

PHOTO CREDIT: @ayandathabethe_ via Instagram.

Role model royalty.

The 31-year-old is also a big activist when it comes to being a role model for young women. “I wish to teach young girls that your sexiness is not confined to showing off your skin although there’s nothing wrong with that too.” She continued saying “you can also exude sexiness when you’re fully clothed, happy in your own skin and with who you are.”

PHOTO CREDIT: @ayandathabethe_ via Instagram.

PHOTO CREDIT: Themba Mbuyisa

TV Queen!

Fast forward to the beginning of 2017, she was named Top Billing’s new TV presenter – an absolute dream come true! She also joined the E! Entertainment Africa network as one of the first faces to cover their red carpet shows across South Africa. #BOSSGIRL