Xolani Maphanga

About

South African television personality and presenter known for being the host of the reality-investigation show X‑Repo and for being known for helping South Africans recover scammed goods, repossess vehicles, confront fraudsters, and advocate for victims who struggle to get help from authorities.

Before Fame

He initially worked in his father's taxi business where he managed vehicles and learned conflict resolution in high pressure environments. He attended university for information technology and also trained in debate and public speaking. He then worked as a bouncer on the Moja Love reality program Uyajola 9/9 which eventually led producers to cast him as the lead host of X-Repo in 2022. 

Trivia

He is nominated for Best Male TV Personality 2025 for his work on X‑Repo at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2025. He became famous for an X-Repo episode where he confronted an armed police officer who fired a shot in the air. Hefused to back down and completed the repossession on camera.

Family Life

He grew up in Emangweni, Tembisa, a township in Gauteng, South Africa. He was raised in a large polygamous family as his father had four wives and nine children.

Associated With

He initially worked as a bouncer for Jub Jub's show Uyajola 9/9 before getting his own show. He and Lungile Radu are both TV show hosts from South Africa.