This week, The Best T in the City with Tbose extended an invitation to South Africa’s beloved power couple, Howza and Salamina Mosese, to take over the show on Thursday in the absence of Tbose Mokwele.
After their hosting stint, we caught up with the pair who are celebrating eighteen years together this year.
You’ve been together for almost two decades now. What’s the one thing you can’t seem to agree on?
Howza: That I’m a better driver! That’s something we’ll never see eye to eye on.
(Smiling, he turns to Salamina) “I am a better driver than you.”
Salamina: My kids don’t even agree with that! You park better than me, I’ll give you that. But you don’t drive better than me.
Who is more competitive between the two of you?
(Pointing to Howza) Salamina: “Definitely him—especially when it comes to games.”
Howza: “For me, being competitive is my way of adding some drama. I’m that guy.”
Who made the first move?
Howza: I did! Our love story is quite unique because I actually prophesied our marriage.
I grew up watching her on TV and had a huge crush on her. One thing that always stood out for me when she was on Craze was how she spoke Sepedi unapologetically. At the time, most presenters spoke English, but she embraced her mother tongue, and that authenticity really struck me.
I even told my mom, “I’m going to marry that woman.”
Salamina: When I first met his mother, she kept looking at me and giggling. I had no idea what was going on!
It was only after we got engaged that I found out Howza had told her years before that he’d marry me.
Howza: That was eight years after I first saw her on TV.
How did you find hosting The Best T in the City in Tbose’s place? Was it what you expected?
Salamina: We absolutely loved it! We were nervous at first. Howza can go off the cuff, but I’m more of a planner.
I’m glad we did some prep at home, but I’m also happy he told me to relax and just have fun. The music aspect was especially enjoyable. It was such a great experience.
Howza: One of the standout moments for me was The Blind Spot feature. It’s such a powerful segment. You guys have a platform here that really touches people—whether it’s helping them see their blind spots or giving them different perspectives. It’s therapeutic just hearing people open up.
What are your hopes and dreams for 2025?
Salamina: I have a new children’s book coming out soon, which I’m really excited about!
Howza: We’ve reached a stage in life where the things that used to matter don’t matter as much anymore. While it would be great to be on TV, what would be most fulfilling is doing work that truly changes people’s lives.