Mabato was born born, bred, buttered and toasted in Katlehong in the city of Ekurhuleni. He was educated in the same city,where he attended both primary and high school. He attended Rosebank College where he attained his diploma in media studies and journlism and also went to the prestigiuos On Cue Communications where he got his certificate in Television Presenting. After doing promotional work for Blue Chilli Advertising and Promotions and also working for British American Tobacco, he joined Kasie Fm as a news reader in 2009. Catch him on #DTMR on weekdays from 15:00-18:00 doing the sports.