Bio
Credentials
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Honorary Member: Golden Key International Honour Society
Golden Key International Honour SocietyJan, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Keynote Speaker, University of the Free State December Graduation Ceremony (2018);
University of the Free StateJan, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Chancellor’s Distinguished Young Alumnus of the Year, University of the Free State (2018)
University of the Free StateJan, 2018- Apr, 2026
Experience
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Sunday World Newspaper - Fundudzi Media
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South Africa
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Senior Writer: Special Projects
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Apr 2022 - Present
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South Africa
Researching and producing client-sponsored content for Sunday World.
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ART STATE MEDIA
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Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
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Editor - Art State Online
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2017 - Present
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Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
ART STATE ONLINE is aspires to be a creative and authoritative journalism platform for Mangaung art and culture. As the current Editor I have a duty to produce well-planned monthly editions; contribute key content; promote the website online through innovate ways. Kindly visit www.artstate.co.za for a better understanding of the site.SKILLS ACQUIRED: Building a publication from scratch; giving a publication an identity; streamlining content; writing critically; understanding different art forms; connecting with artists from different industries; managing criticism.
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South Africa
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
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Freelance Contributor
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Feb 2020 - Dec 2022
Contributing articles as commissioned by the commissioning editor on various topics affecting the world of work, business and leadership.
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SABC
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Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
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Current Affairs Presenter: Lesedi FM
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
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Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Producing and presenting current affairs shows at Lesedi FM, one of the SABC's biggest radio platforms currently rated 4th coolest radio station in South Africa.
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Kovsie FM 97.0
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Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
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Radio Presenter and Content Producer
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2018 - Feb 2020
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Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
I am the host of a news, talk and actuality show called THE INNER VIEW on Kovsie FM 97.0. As the show’s Presenter/Anchor, my duty is to lead the on-air conversation; set the tone for engagement on selected topics; maintain discipline and decorum in studio; keep the listener informed about current and upcoming conversations; promote the show on social media; act as the station’s ambassador.As Content Producer, I have to make sure the script is ready and available for circulation to team members at least three (3) hours before the show; identify topics of relevance based on Kovsie FM’s core listener; attend events related to the show’s content; network and request interviews; do research and write questions. SKILLS ACQUIRED: Identifying and serving the target market; managing difficult conversations; effective communication; presentation.
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University of the Free State
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Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
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Freelance Writer
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2018 - Feb 2020
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Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
I worked for the University of the Free State as a Writing Consultant under the Initiative for Creative African Narratives, responsible for facilitating writing workshops for students in Bloemfontein and Qwa-Qwa; providing one-on-one writing mentorship for students; co-editing stories submitted by students for the annual anthology of short stories; compiling the anthology of short stories; promoting the anthology through various (social) media platforms; presenting to stakeholders about the book.SKILLS ACQUIRED: Editing and proofreading; workshop facilitation; mentorship; producing literary publications.
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Skyjet Marketing
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Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
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Editor - Young Minds Magazine
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
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Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
As the Editor of Young Minds Magazine I was tasked with compiling monthly editions of the youth entrepreneurship magazine; head the editorial content; mentor writers; provide a strategic direction for each edition; market the magazine as its official spokesperson; ensure greater reach through brand visibility.SKILLS ACQUIRED: Managing publications; compiling a publication; editorial strategies; content creation; PR; marketing.
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Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA)
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Johannesburg Area, South Africa
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Marketing Communications Intern
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
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Johannesburg Area, South Africa
From January 2015 to December 2015 I did my internship with the City of Johannesburg’s roads agency, JRA, in marketing, branding, media relations, social media community management and strategic communications. My tasks included writing media releases; managing the company’s social media for content and customer relations; creating content for social media; circulating internal communication; contributing articles to the internal and external newsletters; writing web copy on the organisation’s key infrastructure developments; handling media queries on service delivery issues; logging customer service requests; assisting with branding during events; photography.SKILLS ACQUIRED: Writing compelling copy; drafting media statements; managing social media accounts; compiling corporate newsletters; customer relations in a tough politicized environment; creating and scheduling social media content.
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Education
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2015 - 2015Cerebra Digital Agency
Social Media Community Management, Digital Marketing -
2011 - 2013University of the Free State
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business/Corporate Communications -
2007 - 2009Tsholo SSS.
Matric certificate, Business/Commerce, General
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