Carol Tshabalala's extensive experience and passionate dedication to sports broadcasting make her an exceptional fit for This Sporting Planet. Her trailblazing career has established her as a leading voice for women in media and a respected figure across the globe. Known as the "First Lady of Sport" in South Africa, Carol began her career in 2000, eventually becoming the first female sports anchor of the major TV show "Mabaleng." A truly global talent, she has covered every FIFA World Cup since 2006 and the Olympic Games since 2004, and even worked for Premier League Productions in the UK. As the executive producer of her own show, "Carol's Odyssey," and the first African to host the FIFA Ballon D'or Gala, Carol brings unparalleled expertise and deep passion for sports as our host covering the Africa region.