radio & tv career
Mark started radio in 1995 and television followed shortly thereafter. Over the years he has become a household name, with both voice and face very familiar to South African audiences.
radio career (1995 - present)
5FM (1995 - 2004)
For almost 10 years Mark hosted various shows on 5FM, starting off on Weekend Graveyard, followed by the hugely popular 80's HOUR on Saturday afternoons, and then finally Weekend Breakfast. After many changes in their music format and audience target market, Mark left in 2003 and joined 94.7.
For almost 10 years Mark hosted various shows on 5FM, starting off on Weekend Graveyard, followed by the hugely popular 80's HOUR on Saturday afternoons, and then finally Weekend Breakfast. After many changes in their music format and audience target market, Mark left in 2003 and joined 94.7.
94.7 HIGHVELD STEREO (2004 - PRESENT)
Mark has been with 94.7 Highveld Stereo since November 2003. He currently hosts Johannesburg and Cape Town’s chart show TAKE40SA, Saturdays 10-2pm, and the Long Lost Classic Show on Sundays 10-2pm. In addition, when not on a TV shoot, he is a regular stand-in on the weekday afternoon Drive Show on both stations.
Mark has been with 94.7 Highveld Stereo since November 2003. He currently hosts Johannesburg and Cape Town’s chart show TAKE40SA, Saturdays 10-2pm, and the Long Lost Classic Show on Sundays 10-2pm. In addition, when not on a TV shoot, he is a regular stand-in on the weekday afternoon Drive Show on both stations.
94.5 KFM (2007 - PRESENT)
He made radio history in South Africa in October 2007 by hosting the first music chart show to be broadcast simultaneously on 2 radio stations. Mark can be heard on the Cape’s number 1 hit music station, 94.5 KFM, every Saturday 10-2pm.
He made radio history in South Africa in October 2007 by hosting the first music chart show to be broadcast simultaneously on 2 radio stations. Mark can be heard on the Cape’s number 1 hit music station, 94.5 KFM, every Saturday 10-2pm.
television career (1999 - present)
NEW MOVES (1999 - 2000) e-TV
This was a television magazine show that highlighted the latest in food, fashion, travel and technology. Mark was the anchor presenter. The show was on air for 2 seasons.
This was a television magazine show that highlighted the latest in food, fashion, travel and technology. Mark was the anchor presenter. The show was on air for 2 seasons.
BIG BROTHER SOUTH AFRICA 1 & 2 (2001-2002) Mnet
This was undoubtedly the biggest local reality show South Africa has ever experienced. Mark was the anchor presenter.
Click here for video highlights of Big Brother SA 1.
Click here for video highlights of Big Brother SA 2.
This was undoubtedly the biggest local reality show South Africa has ever experienced. Mark was the anchor presenter.
Click here for video highlights of Big Brother SA 1.
Click here for video highlights of Big Brother SA 2.
BIG BROTHER AFRICA 1 (2003) Mnet
Television history was made when the first continental Big Brother went to air on 14 television networks. Every Sunday night the show was watched by 32 million viewers in 52 countries. Mark was the anchor presenter.
Click here for video highlights of Big Brother Africa 1.
Television history was made when the first continental Big Brother went to air on 14 television networks. Every Sunday night the show was watched by 32 million viewers in 52 countries. Mark was the anchor presenter.
Click here for video highlights of Big Brother Africa 1.
FACE2FACE (2004) Sabc2
This was a reality makeover show where we gave unsuspecting shoppers in a mall a complete makeover. Mark was the anchor presenter.
This was a reality makeover show where we gave unsuspecting shoppers in a mall a complete makeover. Mark was the anchor presenter.
RETAIL THERAPY (2001 - 2005) Mnet
This was a 3 minute music insert broadcast in MNET prime time, advertising the latest music and DVD releases. Mark was the anchor presenter.
This was a 3 minute music insert broadcast in MNET prime time, advertising the latest music and DVD releases. Mark was the anchor presenter.
SEX ETC (2005) Mnet
Nominated for a SA Film & Television Award, this show took a journalistic look at sex, sexuality and sexual health. Mark was the anchor presenter.
Nominated for a SA Film & Television Award, this show took a journalistic look at sex, sexuality and sexual health. Mark was the anchor presenter.
CAR TORQUE (2003 - 2008) Sabc3
This was South Africa's longest running motoring show on television, shown every Sunday at 5pm. Mark was the voice artist for the show.
This was South Africa's longest running motoring show on television, shown every Sunday at 5pm. Mark was the voice artist for the show.
POWER OF 10 (2008) Mnet
Mark was the host of the biggest game show in the history of SA television, not only in terms of production, but also prize money. R10 million was up for grabs and we had 2 winners.
Click here to see a video clip of the first R1million winner.
Mark was the host of the biggest game show in the history of SA television, not only in terms of production, but also prize money. R10 million was up for grabs and we had 2 winners.
Click here to see a video clip of the first R1million winner.
BLUE WAVE (2003 - PRESENT)
This is a corporate television show that goes out to all Standard Bank employees every week live from the MNET studios. Mark is the anchor presenter.
This is a corporate television show that goes out to all Standard Bank employees every week live from the MNET studios. Mark is the anchor presenter.
WHAT'S BREWING (2006 - PRESENT)
This is a corporate television show that goes out to all SAB staff live from the MNET studios. Mark is a guest field presenter.
This is a corporate television show that goes out to all SAB staff live from the MNET studios. Mark is a guest field presenter.