Maps Maponyane is a well-recognized public figure in the South African entertainment industry. Masego first came to the limelight as a model, but he pursued other careers, including TV hosting, acting, fashion, and writing, among other business ventures. Among his many achievements include being named the Sexiest Man of the Year by Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Not only is he an educated man but he is also a philanthropist and businessman. Maps completed his high school education at St John’s College. He went on to obtain a BA Degree in Media Studies, with French and English majors, at Wits University. He has worked with organisations such as Doctors Without Borders/MSF (Medecins Sans Frontieres), Ethembeni Children’s Home and the crowdfunding platform, Bursary Network.

Maps has also served as a director for companies such as NicheStream and Tuta-Me. His peers often joke that they are not exactly sure what Maps does.  Maps is a man of many talents. He is a TV presenter, actor, MC, model, fashion enthusiast, voice-over artist and entrepreneur. 

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