South African media personality and medical powerhouse Dr Musa Mthombeni has added another elite tier to his rapidly expanding clinical portfolio. Taking to social media with his trademark quick wit, the board-certified specialist revealed he has officially wrapped up his highly intense sub-specialty training in Interventional Neuroradiology and Endovascular Neurosurgery.
The landmark achievement establishes him as a fully qualified Neurointerventionist, a specialized field focusing on minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to treat complex vascular conditions within the brain and spinal cord.
“Yes, You Can Trust Me Around Your Brain”
Reflecting on a grueling academic era defined by extreme sleep deprivation and clinical rigor, the 36-year-old former child star turned television anchor celebrated the conclusion of his fellowship on Instagram with a playful but proud message to his followers.
Dr Musa Mthombeni on Instagram:
“Vukani! Sekunjalo! Daddies are up! After over a year of very early morning, parking lot complaints about people wanting to scratch my #class, late nights in angiotheatre and probably consuming way too much coffee, I’ve officially wrapped up his sub-specialty training…
Translation: I am now a fully qualified Neurointerventionist. Yes, you can trust me around your brain’s blood vessels. Phakathi inside! I am so excited to step into this next chapter, apply these skills, and change some lives in a field I have absolutely fallen in love with.”
Collecting Board Credentials: Musa’s Academic Timeline
Musa’s latest sub-specialty milestone is the culmination of a relentless, years-long pursuit of academic excellence while simultaneously maintaining a footprint in front of the entertainment cameras:
Medical Degree (MBBCh)
2015
Graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), initiating his journey as a practicing medical doctor.
Board Certified Specialist Radiologist
2023
Passed the notoriously difficult FC Rad Diag (SA) board examinations, earning certification from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
Master of Medicine (MMed)
July 2025
Officially donned his academic regalia at Wits University to graduate with a Master of Medicine in Diagnostic Radiology.
Neurointervention Sub-Specialist
June 2026
Successfully completed his advanced clinical fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology / Endovascular Neurosurgery.
Massive Gratitude to the Support Structure
The specialist took time to express his deep appreciation for his clinical mentors, including Dr Ro, alongside his colleagues and family. He extended an extra special thank you to his wife, former Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, playfully noting that she “deserves a medal” for tolerating his frantic fellowship roster and his habit of constantly talking about blood vessels 24/7.
With this latest credential firmly under his belt, Dr Mthombeni continues to rewrite the blueprint on balancing a high-profile media presence with elite-level, life-saving clinical specialization.
