Macfarlane Moleli Biography: Children, Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Ethnicity, Parents

Macfarlane Moleli is a prominent South African investigative journalist and television anchor who gained widespread recognition when he assumed the prestigious anchor role on Carte Blanche in March 2018.

With a career rooted in hard-hitting reporting, Moleli has established a reputation for himself by exposing corruption and profiling both influential figures and everyday South Africans.

Profile

• Full name: Macfarlane Khabele Moleli
• Date of birth: N/A
• Age: N/A
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Investigative journalist, television anchor, MC, keynote speaker
• Height: N/A
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Six children (nicknamed Moppet Moleli, Zeed Moleli, Maani Moleli, Keemy Moleli, Khadj Moleli, Ato Moleli)  
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Muslim
• Ethnicity: N/A
• Net worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Macfarlane Moleli, now a seasoned media professional, began his journey in South Africa, where he nurtured interests that led him into journalism and broadcasting.

He has not publicly shared his birth date, place of birth, or details about his parents and siblings. As a practising Muslim, his faith has shaped both his worldview and his career decisions.

Personal Life

Moleli is a father of six, affectionately known by the nicknames Moppet, Zeed Zeed, Maani, Keemy, Khadj, and Ato, with ages ranging from young child to adult (Ato is approximately 20 years old as of 2020).

As a devoted Muslim, he begins each day with prayers at the mosque and maintains nightly family prayer rituals, which he says help strengthen family bonds.

He has spoken openly about a past period when his first wife left with their children, a challenging time which he says led to personal reflection and growth. He is currently remarried, though details on his spouse are not public.

Career

Macfarlane Moleli has spent over 20 years in journalism, working across radio and television. His early career included roles at Radio Islam and YFM, before he moved to Kaya FM, eNCA, SABC 3, and then returned to Kaya FM again.

In September 2017, he joined Carte Blanche as an investigative reporter; by March 2018, he was promoted to studio anchor alongside Derek Watts and Devi Sankaree Govender. His reporting spans politics, economics, environmental issues and crime, often exposing fraud and corruption.

Beyond journalism, Moleli serves as CEO of the Africa division for ProtectedBy.AI; he also chairs the Footprints Foundation (distributing sanitary pads to schoolgirls), supports community banking initiatives, directs media training, and frequently moderates high-profile events and summits.

Net worth

MacFarlane Moleli’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000. Moleli earns from his anchor position on Carte Blanche, radio roles, event hosting, media training, and an executive role at ProtectedBy.AI.

Social Media

• X: @mscmoleli