Elma Smit

Sports Journalist, News Presenter, Anchor, Radio DJ, Music Compiler

South African South Africa

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Quick Info

ProfessionSports Journalist, News Presenter, Anchor, Radio DJ, Music Compiler
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth05/02/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceSouth Africa

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameElma Kapelma
Famous ForPresenting ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
NicknameLady Rugga

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm (5’ 9”)
Weight60 kg (132 lbs)
Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorBlonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • The University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Educational QualificationPost Graduation in Journalism
DegreeLaw degree

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Swimming
  • Sportive Activities
Languages
  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu
Current ResidenceLondon, England, United Kingdom

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsRichard Maspero

Family

SpouseRichard Maspero (Golf Presenter)
ParentsNames Not Known

Career

DebutTV Show: Studio1 (2007, as a co-host)
First Radio GigCommunity radio station (2004, at age 18)
Notable Roles
  • First woman to report at Rugby World Cup for SuperSport (2011)
  • Radio presenter, DJ and executive producer for 5FM (2010-2015)
  • National breakfast TV anchor on kykNET's Dagbreek (until March 2015)
  • Marketing consultant for MyPlayers, South African Rugby Players Organization (2016-2021)
  • Presenter on SABC's TrendingSA (2020)
  • Talksport Reporter (2021)
  • Producer for British & Irish Lions Tour to SA (2021)
  • BBC Freelance Reporter (2022)
  • Account Director at Whisper TV (UK)
  • Host of The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby podcast
  • JacarandaFM breakfast show sports anchor
  • Content creator for video and radio in sport

Favourites

Favourite Sports
  • Rugby
  • Cricket
  • Golf
Favourite DestinationRussia

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She specializes in sports journalism with a focus on rugby.
2. She was selected by the ICC to cover the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
3. Her diverse professional background includes roles as a sports journalist, breakfast TV show anchor, Radio DJ, and music compiler.
4. She has experience as a rugby anchor for SuperSport TV and as the marketing manager for South Africa’s Rugby Association, MyPlayers.
5. She gained recognition as the anchor of kykNET's breakfast show, Dagbreek.
6. She has a fondness for cats.
7. She started her broadcasting career at age 18 at a community radio station.
8. She has a law degree from the University of Stellenbosch.
9. Her first language is Afrikaans and she hosted her early radio show in Afrikaans.
10. She hosted a local music TV show similar to MTV and a festival called Kopi.
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