Itumeleng Banda

Itumeleng Innocentia Banda, known professionally as Itu Banda, is a South African sports broadcaster, radio presenter, voice-over artist, and youth advocate. She gained prominence as the first woman to anchor the African Football League on SABC and won the Momentum Gsport Award for Woman in Radio in 2020.

Early life and education Banda was born and raised in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg, South Africa. She developed an early interest in communication and broadcasting, which led her to pursue higher education in media studies. Banda completed a BA degree in Film and Television at the University of Johannesburg, laying the foundation for her career in broadcasting.

Career Radio Banda began her radio career at Alex FM, where she served as an English news anchor and became known as the female voice of the station. She later joined Power FM as a sports anchor and hosted the breakfast show Sports Daily on Vision View Sports Radio.

In 2013, Banda joined Capricorn FM, a commercial radio station based in Limpopo province, where she hosted the midday show Capricorn Adventure (weekdays 12:00–15:00). She resigned abruptly in April 2023, citing a need for "progress" beyond what the station could offer presenters, though she did not disclose specific reasons for her departure.

Television and sports presenting Banda transitioned to television sports broadcasting as the first woman to anchor the African Football League on SABC. In 2023, she joined SuperSport as a presenter on Your World of Champions, describing the move as "the ultimate goal" and "a dream come true".

Her television work also includes hosting SABC programs such as Fut Afrique

Awards and recognition

Filmography

Television

Your World of Champions (SuperSport) – Presenter Fut Afrique (SABC) – Host Break Point (SABC) – Host African Football League (SABC) – Anchor

Radio

Capricorn Adventure (Capricorn FM, 2013–2023) – Host Sports Daily (Vision View Sports Radio) – Breakfast show host Feminine First Touch (Massiv Metro and Eldos FM) – Host