Zozi Tunzi, Sinemivuyo Mpulu, Bryoni Govender and Arno Greeff have been announced as the faces of Top Billing's new era.
2026 Top Billing presenters Zozi Tunzi, Bryoni Govender and Arno Greeff. Pictures: Top Billing via X
The longest reigning Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, has been announced as part of the cast for Top Billing’s upcoming return season.
Tunzi famously auditioned for the SABC 3 Presenter Search competition early in her career. She auditioned for the Cape Town leg of the SABC 3 Presenter Search and was a contestant, which she noted helped improve her communication skills for the Miss South Africa competition.
Although she didn’t win that competition, she later became a prominent television personality, hosting and executive-producing the Miss South Africa reality show, Crown Chasers, on SABC.
The show was a reality TV series documenting the journey of Miss South Africa contestants.
No stranger to S3
Over the years, Tunzi has been a familiar face on SABC 3 (now stylised as S3), including appearances on Afternoon Express and taking on top hosting roles following her international pageantry success.
In 2023, Tunzi hosted the main ceremony for the 17th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs). She co-hosted alongside Lawrence Maleka, marking a return to an in-person event held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Miss Universe Tanzania, the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), and the EmpoweringHer Seminar and Business Awards are just some of the other live shows she has hosted.
“This opportunity feels like a very natural next step for me,” says Tunzi. “I’ve always been drawn
to storytelling and connecting with people, and Top Billing allows me to do that in a way that
feels authentic and exciting,” said Tunzi in a statement.
From the timelines to your TV
TikTok Billing founder and host Sinemivuyo Mpulu was also announced as the official social media presenter for Top Billing.
Described by the show as “fresh, plugged-in and always on the pulse,” Sine joins the team to bring viewers “closer than ever.”
Mpulu launched his “TikTok Billing” series in early 2025, inspired by a desire to bring aspirational luxury content to TikTok.
The series was created as a modern, digital-first alternative to the traditional Top Billing show, focusing on luxury, behind-the-scenes moments, and SA’s social scene. Mpulu’s stentorian voice helped the show quickly become a popular cultural series featuring celebrity lifestyles.
He joins former Miss South Africa Bryoni Govender and actor Arno Greeff, who starred in Netflix’s Blood & Water.
Long-time Top Billing presenters Basetsana Kumalo, Dr Michael Mol, Jonathan Boynton-Lee, Dr Fez Mkhize and Ryle De Morny will also feature on the line up of preseters.
Top Billing: The Return
The return of Top Billing was originally announced in late 2025 with a predicted broadcast date of March 2026. That date came and went before the official broadcast date was announced in mid-April 2026.
Per a previous report by The Citizen, the reboot, which begins on 30 April 2026, aims to reconnect with loyal fans while captivating a new generation of viewers who value authenticity, innovation and cultural relevance.
According to a statement by the channel, the new Top Billing stays true to its legacy, celebrating South Africa, its people and their achievements while exploring broader lifestyle horizons.
The comeback season will spotlight young, urban, intelligent and culturally aware South Africans who are shaping the future through collaboration, creativity and innovation.
Additionally, the show will continue to anchor itself in strong lifestyle pillars: design, travel, entrepreneurship, innovation, and culture.
It will also offer an authentic and inspiring look into how South Africans live, express themselves and connect in a vibrant, aspirational yet attainable way.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Top Billing back with this dynamic mix of returning favourites and fresh new talent. Each presenter brings their own unique energy and perspective. Together, they will continue Top Billing’s proud legacy of celebrating the very best of our country while delivering the aspirational, feel-good content viewers have missed and new audiences are eager to discover,” says Patience Stevens, Managing Director at Cardova Productions and Executive Producer of Top Billing.
Bradley van den Berg, Chief Operating Officer at Cardova Productions and Executive Producer of Top Billing, adds:
“Bringing together a mix of iconic Top Billing presenters and exciting new talent was a very intentional decision. This season is about honouring the legacy that audiences know and love, while evolving the show to reflect the energy, diversity and ambition of modern South Africa.”
“Each presenter brings a unique perspective, and together they create a dynamic storytelling experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.”
Dichaba Phalatse, Marketing Manager for SABC Video Entertainment said that selecting the new faces of Top Billing was not an easy process, and that the selection panel approached the decision with great care.
“It was important that the line-up reflects a progressive, curious South Africa, one that is open to new ideas, new perspectives, and new ways of being. This mix of talent honours the legacy of Top Billing while bringing a fresh, contemporary energy that aligns with S3’s vision, as we take the show into its next chapter.”
Catch new episodes of Top Billing every Thursday from 30 April 2026 at 7pm on S3, with repeats every Sunday at 1pm on S3 and Tuesdays at 9.30pm on SABC 1.
