Evodia Mogase is a South African reality television star and multi-business owner who came to prominence for her role in The Real Housewives of Johannesburg. She is a successful businesswoman who transitioned from a career in education.
Evodia Mogase
Profession: TV Personality
Born: November 17
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Soweto, South Africa
Known for: cast member of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg.
Profile Overview
Evodia Mogase was born and raised in Soweto by parents, Ruben and Louisa. She grew up with her siblings, and holds a BA in education from the University of the North. She also obtained her Master of Business Administration degree fromnthe University of Limpopo.
She began her career as a teacher where she taught biology for a year before she quit. She delved into business and launched a catering venture. She got a five-year contract from Eskom and some other contracts for her catering services.
She came to limelight for her role in season one of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg where she starred alongside the likes of Christall Kay, and Naledi Willers.
She returned to television in 2025 for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa.
She has numerous business ventures which include; Mercy Mogase Health which focuses on health and wellness while collaborating with her daughter Mercy Mogase, Mercy Mogase Beauty, and the Lifestyle Bar in Sandton.
She is a distributor for Herbalife, a business she has been involved with for several years, while focusing on nutrition. She also owned a catering business before she became famous.
She launched a reality TV show “Madam and Mercy” alongside her daughter, Mercy Mogase. She has made her country proud with her relentless effort in the industry just like Tyla in her music and Samkele Maseko.
She has been opened about her personal life which include choosing surrogacy in 2022 after facing six miscarriages.
Evodia Mogase was previously married before calling it quit in 2009. Her ex-husband eventually passed away in 2017.
Career Timeline
- 2018 – She appeared in her first episode of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg.
- 2025 – She returned to television for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa.
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Evodia Madam Mogase
- Nationality:South African
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Ruben (father), Louis (mother)
- Children: Mercy Mogase, Princess Cinderella Mogase
- Official Wesbite: Instagram- @madamevodia
Trivia
- She is formerly a teacher.
- She also later studied environmental management.
- Her father Reuben was a salesman and her mother Louisa was a factory worker.
- She was inspired to return back to reality television as she wanted more opportunities to reconnect with her viewers.
- She is a real fan of the South African singer Kelly Khumalo.
- She has over $3 million in estimated net worth.
