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About

Lorna Maseko is a presenter, dancer and choreographer. She came from humble beginnings and grew into one of the most influential entertainers in South Africa. She proves to so many that no matter where you come from you can rise up and become a star.

Personal Life

Lorna Maseko’s birthday is celebrated on the 3rd of July every year.  Lorna Maseko is 38 years old. She was born  in the Alexandra township in Johannesburg in 1983. Not much is known about Lorna Maseko’s parents or the rest of her family, but that she had humble beginnings is a well known fact. 

She was a girl with big dreams. Her tenacity and thirst for success have led to her being one of the most celebrated personalities in South Africa. For Lorna Maseko, the sky was the limit so whether it was being the best black female ballet dancer in South Africa or an award-winning cookbook author, she did it all and achieved success in every one of her endeavours. 

Career

Lorna Maseko inspires the youth in South Africa to do better and not let their circumstances come in the way of their success. Not only has she been able to turn her love for cooking into a viable career, she hosts a cooking show, “The Hostess with Lorna Maseko.”

Apart from her television career and being a celebrity chef, Lorna Maseko has also presented and produced an entertainment programme known as Afro Showbiz News. She is a skilled anchor, and that showed when she was chosen to address the crowds at the Global Citizen Dinner SDG2. She has also been the host at the VIP Lounge at DStv’s Delicious Fest, 2018. 

Lorna Maseko is a regular guest star on other well-known shows in South Africa, such as I Love SA, Afternoon Express, Expresso, and So You Think You Can Dance. 

Relationships

Marriage 

Lorna Maseko married Gcina “GC” Lukhele, a Joburg-based sales executive, in 2010 at the Memoire Wedding Venue in Muldersdrift. There were a total of 150 guests at Lorna Maseko’s wedding. Lorna Maseko made sure that all of her wedding guests were comfortable during the church service, and she also incorporated hymns sung by the River Church Band in the ceremony. 

Lorna Maseko’s marriage lasted for about six years before the pair called it quits due to an alleged cheating scandal. Grazia Magazine’s Twitter Page announced the news of Lorna Maseko’s divorce. It seems that Lorna Maseko and ex-husband Gcina “GC” Lukhele have managed to keep things civil as she always speaks highly of him, saying he is an amazing person. 

During an appearance at the 2016 YOU Spectacular Awards, Lorna Maseko presented an award to rapper Emtee. She openly stated that she was newly divorced and ready to get into a relationship with the award show host Ann Hirsch. She later went on to say that she was single and ready to mingle in July 2016 during an interview with Sowetan LIVE. However, she has also plainly said that she isn’t looking to remarry just yet. 

In 2019, news went round that Lorna Maseko and Floyd Shivambu were dating after being spotted in Melrose Arch soon after rumours of a rift between Shivambu and his wife Siphesihle began circulating. 

Child 

It is still unclear whether Lorna Maseko has kids. In September 2020, there were speculations about the celebrity chef being pregnant. Netizens wondered if the father of Lorna Maseko’s child was her rumoured bae Floyd Shivambu. However, Lorna was quick to refute the pregnancy rumours on her Twitter page, terming the rumours disgusting. She also cautioned people against faking stories about others when they do not know their whole story. She hinted at having problems conceiving when she revealed that she has fibroids.  

Controversy

Lorna Maseko was dragged into the cheating scandal that rocked fellow television presenter Katlego Maboe. The two were said to have been involved romantically. Maboe spilled the tea. He admitted that he got intimate with someone he was not supposed to be intimate with. He denied having knowledge of his mistress's marital status. He also did not reveal the identity of the woman but Mzansi connected the dots.

Car

Lorna Maseko was Mercedes Benz’s official brand representative. Consequently, Lorna Maseko’s car was a Benz, gifted to her by the company.

Net Worth 

Lorna Maseko’s net worth in 2021 is estimated to be around $1 million. While most of her income is gathered from her TV presenting and entertainment jobs, she also has varied sources of income, such as her books and restaurant.

Awards & Recognition

2021: Nominated for “Best Food Program – Online and Streaming”, “Best Drink or Beverage Program”, “Best Social Media Short Video”

2020: Her cookbook won “Best Celebrity Cookbook” and “Best International Cookbook” at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

Social Media

Lorna Maseko’s Instagram - @LornaMaseko 

Lorna Maseko’s Twitter - @Lorns_Maseko 

Lorna Maseko’s Facebook - Lorna Maseko

Lorna Maseko’s YouTube - Lorna Maseko 

Q & A

Who is Lorna Maseko?

Lorna Maseko is a presenter, MC, Ballet Dancer, and Choreographer. She is also the managing director of Fabulous Productions. She is also a Celebrity Chef.

How old is Lorna Maseko?

Lorna Maseko’s date of birth is 3rd July 1983 which makes her 38 years old.

Is Lorna Maseko still married?

Joburg-based sales executive Gcina “GC” Lukhele was Lorna Maseko’s husband until they divorced six years (2016) after their marriage. Although she has made it clear that she isn’t looking to remarry, speculation is rife that Lorna Maseko has been dating Flyod Shivambu since 2019.

Birthday:
3rd July 1983
Nationality:
South African
Star sign:
Cancer
Born in:
Alexandra township in Johannesburg

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About

Lorna Maseko is a presenter, dancer and choreographer. She came from humble beginnings and grew into one of the most influential entertainers in South Africa. She proves to so many that no matter where you come from you can rise up and become a star.

Personal Life

Lorna Maseko’s birthday is celebrated on the 3rd of July every year.  Lorna Maseko is 38 years old. She was born  in the Alexandra township in Johannesburg in 1983. Not much is known about Lorna Maseko’s parents or the rest of her family, but that she had humble beginnings is a well known fact. 

She was a girl with big dreams. Her tenacity and thirst for success have led to her being one of the most celebrated personalities in South Africa. For Lorna Maseko, the sky was the limit so whether it was being the best black female ballet dancer in South Africa or an award-winning cookbook author, she did it all and achieved success in every one of her endeavours. 

Career

Lorna Maseko inspires the youth in South Africa to do better and not let their circumstances come in the way of their success. Not only has she been able to turn her love for cooking into a viable career, she hosts a cooking show, “The Hostess with Lorna Maseko.”

Apart from her television career and being a celebrity chef, Lorna Maseko has also presented and produced an entertainment programme known as Afro Showbiz News. She is a skilled anchor, and that showed when she was chosen to address the crowds at the Global Citizen Dinner SDG2. She has also been the host at the VIP Lounge at DStv’s Delicious Fest, 2018. 

Lorna Maseko is a regular guest star on other well-known shows in South Africa, such as I Love SA, Afternoon Express, Expresso, and So You Think You Can Dance. 

Relationships

Marriage 

Lorna Maseko married Gcina “GC” Lukhele, a Joburg-based sales executive, in 2010 at the Memoire Wedding Venue in Muldersdrift. There were a total of 150 guests at Lorna Maseko’s wedding. Lorna Maseko made sure that all of her wedding guests were comfortable during the church service, and she also incorporated hymns sung by the River Church Band in the ceremony. 

Lorna Maseko’s marriage lasted for about six years before the pair called it quits due to an alleged cheating scandal. Grazia Magazine’s Twitter Page announced the news of Lorna Maseko’s divorce. It seems that Lorna Maseko and ex-husband Gcina “GC” Lukhele have managed to keep things civil as she always speaks highly of him, saying he is an amazing person. 

During an appearance at the 2016 YOU Spectacular Awards, Lorna Maseko presented an award to rapper Emtee. She openly stated that she was newly divorced and ready to get into a relationship with the award show host Ann Hirsch. She later went on to say that she was single and ready to mingle in July 2016 during an interview with Sowetan LIVE. However, she has also plainly said that she isn’t looking to remarry just yet. 

In 2019, news went round that Lorna Maseko and Floyd Shivambu were dating after being spotted in Melrose Arch soon after rumours of a rift between Shivambu and his wife Siphesihle began circulating. 

Child 

It is still unclear whether Lorna Maseko has kids. In September 2020, there were speculations about the celebrity chef being pregnant. Netizens wondered if the father of Lorna Maseko’s child was her rumoured bae Floyd Shivambu. However, Lorna was quick to refute the pregnancy rumours on her Twitter page, terming the rumours disgusting. She also cautioned people against faking stories about others when they do not know their whole story. She hinted at having problems conceiving when she revealed that she has fibroids.  

Controversy

Lorna Maseko was dragged into the cheating scandal that rocked fellow television presenter Katlego Maboe. The two were said to have been involved romantically. Maboe spilled the tea. He admitted that he got intimate with someone he was not supposed to be intimate with. He denied having knowledge of his mistress's marital status. He also did not reveal the identity of the woman but Mzansi connected the dots.

Car

Lorna Maseko was Mercedes Benz’s official brand representative. Consequently, Lorna Maseko’s car was a Benz, gifted to her by the company.

Net Worth 

Lorna Maseko’s net worth in 2021 is estimated to be around $1 million. While most of her income is gathered from her TV presenting and entertainment jobs, she also has varied sources of income, such as her books and restaurant.

Awards & Recognition

2021: Nominated for “Best Food Program – Online and Streaming”, “Best Drink or Beverage Program”, “Best Social Media Short Video”

2020: Her cookbook won “Best Celebrity Cookbook” and “Best International Cookbook” at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

Social Media

Lorna Maseko’s Instagram - @LornaMaseko 

Lorna Maseko’s Twitter - @Lorns_Maseko 

Lorna Maseko’s Facebook - Lorna Maseko

Lorna Maseko’s YouTube - Lorna Maseko 

Q & A

Who is Lorna Maseko?

Lorna Maseko is a presenter, MC, Ballet Dancer, and Choreographer. She is also the managing director of Fabulous Productions. She is also a Celebrity Chef.

How old is Lorna Maseko?

Lorna Maseko’s date of birth is 3rd July 1983 which makes her 38 years old.

Is Lorna Maseko still married?

Joburg-based sales executive Gcina “GC” Lukhele was Lorna Maseko’s husband until they divorced six years (2016) after their marriage. Although she has made it clear that she isn’t looking to remarry, speculation is rife that Lorna Maseko has been dating Flyod Shivambu since 2019.