For many reasons, celebrities are always the center of unsolicited attention.
Here are five facts that you should know about her.
The world gifts us with heroes and heroines like Carol Tshabalala who inspire masses of people.
Image: facebook.com, @Carol TshabalalaSource: Facebook
Read on to learn some five facts that define this lady’s path to success.
But did you know that Carol once happily walked into marriage only to confront the ogre of domestic violence?
Besides being physically abused, she was mentally tortured throughout her entire married life.
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The ex-husband used to abuse her daily and would even go to the extent of chocking her.
She was literally a punching bag on whom he would vent his frustrations at will.
Tshabalala was expecting her second son Solomon when she was divorced.
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She now goes by her maiden surname, Tshabalala and no more as Carol Manana.
She is older than you may think
In which age bracket would you place Carol at the first encounter?
Well, the queen of sports is 38 years old and is still counting.
Image: facebook.com, @ Carol TshabalalaSource: Facebook
Important to mention as well is that she was born Pimville, South Africas Soweto Slums.
Her journey as a Sports journalist was not a smooth ride as many would imagine.
Being a woman and black for that matter made her journey into the industry such a bumpy ride.
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Admittedly, she did not receive a warm welcome, especially from her male counterparts.
Still, she had to endure coaches and players doubting her skills and knowledge.
Carol Tshabalala resilience literally changed people’s perception of black women and professionalism in the sports entertainment industry.
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She joined Super Sport in 2011 and is still working with the company to date.
She confessed that despite not having a problem with that, it was a rather disappointing encounter.
Interestingly, they do not resemble and are not related in any way.
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The three just happen to be famous South African celebrities who share the same last name.
The fact that Siphiwe Tshabalala is a South African professional football player makes it even more confusing.
He is just as wealthy and famous as Carol Tshabalala.
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Soweto born South African celebrities tend to become very successful people.
Just like his namesake, Siphiwe Tshabalala is a man of good taste and elegant style.
This can be seen in the lifestyle he leads.
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She is a mom of three
Carol Tshabalala is not just some famous and successful media personality.
“I am still a mom even if I am on another continent.
We skype every day, and I see to it homework is done at all times.”
Image: twitter.com, @Carol TshabalalaSource: Twitter
Her sons, just like their mom are big fans of sports.
They are all proud of their mom and her work and offer her full support at the earliest chance.
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She is beautiful and quite talented.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
you’ve got the option to email her at perisrodah254@gmail.com.
