Winnie Mashaba

Winnie Mashaba is a South African gospel singer, TV presenter, and businesswoman.

Winnie Mashaba went to school at Mashupje High School but dropped out soon after passing Grade 11 in 1998 to pursue her passion for gospel music.

Her first break came right after she auditioned for Solly Moholo.

Born and raised in the village of Kgoši Phasha, Steelpoort, released her first album Exodus 20 in 2000.

Soon after the audition, she released her debut album, Exodus 20 released in 2000.

She has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Kora for Best African Spiritual Female in 2005.

Other awards include the South African Music Awards (SAMA), South African Gospel Awards and Metro FM Music Awards.

In 2010 she was named Best Female Artist at the Crown Gospel Awards.

She landed a TV presenting role Amahubo on Dumisa in 2015.

In November 2022 she married Tebatso Phetla, who resides in the neighboring town of Burgersfort.

Also in November 2019 she received an Honorary Doctorate from Trinity International Bible University (TIBU) for her work in music.

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