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Elma Smit Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 2 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth5 February 1986

BirthplaceSouth Africa

ProfessionSports Journalist, News Reader, Broadcaster, News Presenter, Anchor, Radio DJ, Music Compiler

NationalitySouth African

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRichard Maspero

Elma Smit Biography

Elma Smit is a South African sports broadcaster and presenter known for her rugby-focused journalism and on-screen work across television and radio. With a

Early life and background

Elma Smit was born on 5 February 1986 in South Africa. She studied at the University of Stellenbosch and later at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, completing postgraduate training in journalism. Her nationality is South African and she identifies with the Christian faith.

Career

Smit launched her broadcasting career in 2007 as a co-host on the television programme Studio1. Over the years she has built a varied media résumé that includes work as a sports journalist, news reader and broadcaster, breakfast television anchor, radio DJ, music compiler and news presenter.

Rugby has been a central focus of her professional life. She has worked as a rugby anchor for SuperSport and served as marketing manager for MyPlayers, South Africa’s rugby association. Her profile in sports media grew through hosting roles on Afrikaans-language television, including anchoring the popular kykNET breakfast show Dagbreek.

Smit’s experience in major international tournaments includes presenting duties for the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. She was also selected by the International Cricket Council to present coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, adding high-profile cricket presentation to her portfolio.

Public profile

Physical details reported in public profiles list her height at approximately 1.75 m (5'9") and weight around 60 kg (132 lbs). Her hair is described as blonde and her eyes as grey. Outside of work she enjoys travelling, swimming and other sportive activities. She is a cat-lover and follows a non-vegetarian diet.

Personal life

Public records indicate Smit is married to Richard Maspero, who is identified as a golf presenter. Additional family details, including parents and children, are not publicly listed in the available material. She has been linked in public profiles with a past relationship reference to Richard Maspero, now noted as her spouse.

Latest updates

In addition to her long-standing rugby coverage, Smit’s broadcast résumé expanded to include ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 presentation duties, reflecting a career that spans both rugby and cricket at international events. She continues to be recognized for her on-screen presenting work and involvement in South African sports media.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Presenter for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

2019
Rugby World Cup 2011

Presenter for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand

2011
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Career Highlights

  1. Co-host debut on Studio1 (2007)
  2. Rugby anchor for SuperSport
  3. Marketing manager for MyPlayers (South Africa’s rugby association)
  4. Anchor of kykNET breakfast show Dagbreek
  5. Presenter for Rugby World Cup 2011
  6. Presenter for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elma Smit born?

Elma Smit was born on 5 February 1986.

What is Elma Smit known for?

Elma Smit is known for sports Journalist, News Reader, Broadcaster, News Presenter, Anchor, Radio DJ, Music Compiler.

What is Elma Smit’s marital status?

Elma Smit's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Elma Smit married to?

Elma Smit is publicly listed as married to Richard Maspero.