Moosa attended South Peninsula High School until 1994. Following this, he pursued a six-year journey studying medicine at the University of Cape Town Medical School. He completed his internship at hospitals in Gauteng and Cape Town, including placements in Thokoza, Groote Schuur, and Khayelitsha. He graduated from the University of Cape Town Medical School in 2001, becoming a qualified medical doctor.
Riaad Moosa Wife and Family
Riaad Moosa married Farzanah Bemat, an entrepreneur, on January 12, 2003. Together, they have two children named Zameer (born in 2007) and Hanaa (born in 2009). They reside in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Riaad Moosa Career
Moosa’s journey into comedy began during his fourth year at the University of Cape Town. He started performing stand-up comedy at the Cape Comedy Collective’s Comedy Lab seminars. His talent quickly gained recognition, winning the “One City, Many Comics Talent Competition” in September 1999. Over the years, he became a prominent figure in Cape Town’s comedy club scene. Moosa’s comedic prowess led to appearances on various television shows, including Pieter-Dirk Uys’s Evita Live and Dangerous.
Aside from comedy, Moosa is also known for his work as a medical doctor. He spent three years practicing as a general practitioner after completing his studies.
Currently, Moosa is a regular presenter on the satirical news program Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, where he hosts a segment called “The Second Opinion – with Dr Riaad Moosa.” His contributions to both the entertainment and medical fields have earned him widespread acclaim.
Riaad Moosa Net Worth
With his diverse career spanning comedy, acting, and medicine, Riaad Moosa has amassed an estimated net worth of $400,000.
Riaad Moosa Social Media
- Twitter: @RiaadMoosa
- Instagram: Riaad Moosa
FAQs about Riaad Moosa:
- Is Riaad Moosa only known for his comedy career? No, besides being a successful comedian, Riaad Moosa is also a qualified medical doctor and has worked as a general practitioner.
- Where did Riaad Moosa study medicine? Riaad Moosa studied medicine at the University of Cape Town Medical School.
- What TV show features Riaad Moosa as a regular presenter? Riaad Moosa is a regular presenter on the satirical news program Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, where he hosts a segment called “The Second Opinion – with Dr Riaad Moosa.
