Criselda Kananda Biography
Criselda Kananda is a South African motivational speaker, activist, radio DJ, counselor, ex-nurse, medical underwriter as well as a television presenter who was born, in South Africa as Criselda Kananda Dudumashe. She is notable for hosting various radio shows on Metro FM.
Criselda Kananda has served in the corporate sector with different government departments on implementing workplace wellness programs nationally as well as internationally.
Also, Dudumashe owns a consultancy and talk service called Positive Talk Services, which focuses on workplace wellness programs, Self-development, growth, personal financial management, psychological wellbeing, nutrition, rest as well as recreation, love, life, and relationships, health, and sexually transmitted disease management.
Criselda worked as a Member of the Board of Trustees at the National AIDS Counsel (SANEC) 2005-2006, was a board member of the South African Food Gardens Foundation, to mention a few. Also, she is a strategic advisor for Khomanani, government comprehensive communication plan 2003- to date.
Criselda Kananda Age
Kananda is 51 years old as of 2020, she was born on 9 September 1969, in South Africa. She celebrates her birthday on September 9 every year and her birth sign is Virgo.
Criselda Kananda Birth Place
Kananda was born in South Africa.
Criselda Kananda Height
Kananda stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Criselda Kananda Education
Kananda has studied towards Psycho-Neuro immunology, Health and Positive Living, MDP with the Gordon Institute of SA, Project Management, Direct Marketing, Business Communication, amongst many.
Criselda Kananda Parents
Kananda was born and raised by her parents in South Africa. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Kananda’s parents is still unclear.
Criselda Kananda Siblings
Kananda is not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Criselda Kananda Husband
Kananda is married to Siyolo Dudumashe. The couple married 0n 6 June 2015. Dudumashe has been accused of being abusive towards the Radio star revealing the cracks in their marriage. Kananda and Siyolo have four children known as Thatohatsi, Makho, Azana, and Thandolwethu.
Dudumashe is in the process of divorcing her husband Siyolo. Speaking to the Daily Sun, the former SAfm host, who has recently returned to her maiden surname Kananda, disclosed she was getting divorced but refused to share more details.
“I wouldn’t want to talk much about what’s happening with my relationship, but people should know that I’m in the process of a divorce,” she told the publication. Criselda alleged that her husband physically abused her one day when she returned home from work.
In a heartbreaking post last year, she detailed how her husband beat her up and turned into a “raging monster out for blood”. Then, she later dropped the charges and told Daily Sun that she had decided to do so because she wanted to correct him and not punish him.
“I have had time to think about the case I opened against my husband for assaulting me and I decided to withdraw the case if he agreed to condition (attending anger-management classes),”.
Criselda Kananda Wedding
The wedding between Criselda and Siyolo Dudumashe was at the Rhema Church in Randburg while her reception, attended by close friends and well-known personalities including Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba was held at the swanky Summer Place in Johannesburg.
Although the proceedings began at Rhema Bible Church with Chriselda’s colleague Ishmael Abrahams as the MC, the closely guided, high-profile wedding was held at Summer Place in Hyde Park, Joburg. The glowing bride flaunted her newly slim figure in a white, French lace gown, finished with silk, by renowned designer Eboka.
Criselda Kananda Children
Kananda Dudumashe has three children known as Thatohatsi, Makho, Azana, and Thandolwethu.
Criselda Kananda Net Worth
Kananda’s net worth is publicly not available. Her primary source of income is her career as a motivational speaker, activist, radio DJ, counselor, ex-nurse, medical underwriter as well as a television presenter.
Through her various sources of income, we believe that Kananda has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.
Criselda Kananda Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Criselda Kananda.
Criselda Kananda Wiki
- Full Names: Criselda Kananda Dudumashe
- Popular As: Motivational speaker
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Motivational speaker, activist, radio DJ, counselor, ex-nurse, medical underwriter as well as a television presenter
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Criselda Kananda Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 51 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Date of Birth: 9 September 1969
- Place of Birth: South Africa
- Birthday: September
Criselda Kananda Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Criselda Kananda Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Siyolo Dudumashe
- Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (Not known) Daughter(s) (Siyolo Dudumashe, Makho, Azana, Thandolwethu )
Criselda Kananda Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Motivational speaker, activist, radio DJ, counselor, ex-nurse, medical underwriter as well as a television presenter
Criselda Kananda House and Cars
- Place of living: SA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Criselda Kananda HIV
Criselda was diagnosed with HIV antibodies more than a decade ago. Since then, she has lived a healthy, symptom-free, and positive life. This has compelled her to study immunity and AIDS progression, investigated the research available regarding Nutrition, Behavior, and HIV and AIDS in her own personal life.
She has also studied towards Psycho-Neuro immunology, Health and Positive Living, MDP with the Gordon Institute of SA, Project Management, Direct Marketing, Business Communication, and currently studying towards a Bachelor of Human Ecology with UNISA.
Criselda Kananda Positive Talk
Criselda owns a consultancy and talk service called Positive Talk Services, focusing amongst other services on workplace wellness programs and advocating for total wellbeing and this includes topics on Self-development, growth, personal financial management, psychological wellbeing, nutrition, rest and recreation, love, life and relationships, health, and sexually transmitted disease management.
Criselda Kananda Career
Criselda Dudumashe has had a long career in different fields, and her work can only be highlighted in bits and pieces. She introduced the concept of using radio as an effective medium in curbing diseases through education as she traveled with Metro FM to 18 countries around the continent.
Criselda left her career in sales and marketing at the time she was heading a direct marketing business unit for SA Post Office to advocate for wellness. She also represented South Africa in London on a task team selected by the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation to establish a Global Wellness Communication Strategy.
She started a radio talk show called Positive Talk in the year 2003 on KAYA FM, focusing on how HIV and AIDS impact on health, wellness, socio-economic imbalances. Kananda now co-produces and hosts a show focusing on a healthy body, mind, and spirit on Metro FM every Wednesday and Thursday evening from 19h00 to 21h00.
Criselda also recorded an eight-track Positive Talk CD and wrote a Booklet focusing on holistic wellness, and has a website that educates and gives people access to basic information about wellness and provides a platform of sharing of life challenges and successes without being judged.
Some occasions where she was invited to speak include the launch of former President Nelson Mandela’s call for the traditional leaders to act in the fight against the AIDS pandemic, as a champion for the launch of Mr. Mandela’s 46664 fundraising campaign.
Criselda has been invited as a speaker and presented papers at many conferences and meetings, including a meeting of the SADEC Health Ministers on wellness. Criselda has addressed many woman groups including South African Woman in Dialogue (SAWID) and Young SAWID, Executive Reserve Club, Sowetan Women’s Club, DENOSA-nurses union, Black Management Forum, The Oprah Magazine’s national Find your Balance Workshops, and many more.
In the year 2008, she hosted the fourth season of the inspirational docu-reality series Kaelo – Stories of Hope, which aired on SABC2 from 7 July to 29 December 2008, on Mondays at 18h00. In the year 2016, she was the featured guest on an episode of the SABC1 music talk show Zaziwa.
Criselda Dudumashe Abuse
Criselda revealed via an Instagram post about the abuse her husband subjected her to for the last few years they have been married. Police spokesperson Col Lungelo Dlamini said: “We can’t reveal information she told the police. Cases are reported to the police in confidence, and we can’t reveal that information to third parties. If the victim gives you the case number, then I can be able to confirm.”
SABC spokesperson Neo Momodu said: “The SABC can confirm that Ms. Dudumashe was not on air today and will not go into the details of when she will be back on the air, as this is a matter between the SABC and the independent contractor.” Sowetan couldn’t get hold of Siyolo.
Criselda Dudumashe Awards and Recognition
Dudumashe received an award from the First Lady, Mrs. Zanele Mbeki, for her contribution towards the upliftment of young women in South Africa as an ambassador for the Young South African Women in Dialogue. She also received the City Press/Rapport award as one of the ten most influential South African Women.
Frequently Asked Questions About Criselda Kananda
Who is Criselda Kananda?
Criselda Kananda is a famous motivational speaker, activist, radio DJ, counselor, ex-nurse, medical underwriter as well as a television presenter. She is notable for hosting various radio shows on Metro FM.
How old is Criselda Kananda?
Kananda is an American national born on 9 September 1969, in South Africa.
How tall is Criselda Kananda?
Kananda stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Criselda Kananda married?
Yes, Kananda is married to Siyolo Dudumashe. The couple married 0n 6 June 2015. and together they have four children.
How much is Criselda Kananda worth?
Kananda has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Where does Criselda Kananda live?
Because of personal reasons, Kananda has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Criselda Kananda dead or alive?
Kananda is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Criselda Kananda Social Media Contacts
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