Bonginkosi Tiwane
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Jacques Breytenbach
We have worked together on the relaunch of a retail media brand, Spot-On during the past 16 months. Bonginkosi reported directly to me. I found him a highly skilled wordsmith and dedicated professional. He has a high work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Plus, he easily adjusts to any given situation or business dynamic. We have gone through various repositioning scenarios for this brand across various platforms including print, social media, newsletters and website brand, during which Bonginkosi responded in a dynamic and professional manner. But what makes him stand out is his willingness to help others. The strategic re-evaluation of our brand portfolio going forward resulted in placing this brand on ice for the short to medium, term until such time that the recession economy bounce back in a sustainable manner. I have no hesitation recommending him to potential employers. Bonginkosi produced unique, well written content, of high standard. He is comfortable interview high profile senior professionals, yet on the other hand, he is able to connect with the ordinary reader on the street in a very personal and relevant manner.
Jacques Breytenbach
We have worked together on the relaunch of a retail media brand, Spot-On during the past 16 months. Bonginkosi reported directly to me. I found him a highly skilled wordsmith and dedicated professional. He has a high work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Plus, he easily adjusts to any given situation or business dynamic. We have gone through various repositioning scenarios for this brand across various platforms including print, social media, newsletters and website brand, during which Bonginkosi responded in a dynamic and professional manner. But what makes him stand out is his willingness to help others. The strategic re-evaluation of our brand portfolio going forward resulted in placing this brand on ice for the short to medium, term until such time that the recession economy bounce back in a sustainable manner. I have no hesitation recommending him to potential employers. Bonginkosi produced unique, well written content, of high standard. He is comfortable interview high profile senior professionals, yet on the other hand, he is able to connect with the ordinary reader on the street in a very personal and relevant manner.
Jacques Breytenbach
We have worked together on the relaunch of a retail media brand, Spot-On during the past 16 months. Bonginkosi reported directly to me. I found him a highly skilled wordsmith and dedicated professional. He has a high work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Plus, he easily adjusts to any given situation or business dynamic. We have gone through various repositioning scenarios for this brand across various platforms including print, social media, newsletters and website brand, during which Bonginkosi responded in a dynamic and professional manner. But what makes him stand out is his willingness to help others. The strategic re-evaluation of our brand portfolio going forward resulted in placing this brand on ice for the short to medium, term until such time that the recession economy bounce back in a sustainable manner. I have no hesitation recommending him to potential employers. Bonginkosi produced unique, well written content, of high standard. He is comfortable interview high profile senior professionals, yet on the other hand, he is able to connect with the ordinary reader on the street in a very personal and relevant manner.
Jacques Breytenbach
We have worked together on the relaunch of a retail media brand, Spot-On during the past 16 months. Bonginkosi reported directly to me. I found him a highly skilled wordsmith and dedicated professional. He has a high work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Plus, he easily adjusts to any given situation or business dynamic. We have gone through various repositioning scenarios for this brand across various platforms including print, social media, newsletters and website brand, during which Bonginkosi responded in a dynamic and professional manner. But what makes him stand out is his willingness to help others. The strategic re-evaluation of our brand portfolio going forward resulted in placing this brand on ice for the short to medium, term until such time that the recession economy bounce back in a sustainable manner. I have no hesitation recommending him to potential employers. Bonginkosi produced unique, well written content, of high standard. He is comfortable interview high profile senior professionals, yet on the other hand, he is able to connect with the ordinary reader on the street in a very personal and relevant manner.
Experience
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The Citizen
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist
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May 2023 - Present
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Tha Bravado
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Tembisa
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Founder and Editor-in-chief
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Apr 2018 - Present
Tha Bravado is an online lifestyle publication I found in 2018. The publication covers Music,Art,Fashion and socio-economic and political issues. I've written most of the articles there,with contributions from a handful of writers across the country. Tha Bravado is an online lifestyle publication I found in 2018. The publication covers Music,Art,Fashion and socio-economic and political issues. I've written most of the articles there,with contributions from a handful of writers across the country.
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3S Media
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South Africa
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Business Content
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Feb 2022 - Jun 2023
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Human Science Research Council
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South Africa
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Freelance Transcriber
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
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The Times and Sunday Times
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
I freelanced as a writer for the two publications. More so the Sunday Times,where I wrote for the lifestyle section. I freelanced as a writer for the two publications. More so the Sunday Times,where I wrote for the lifestyle section.
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Arena Holdings
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South Africa
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Journalist
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Feb 2014 - Dec 2015
I worked at TMG,now known as TisoBlackstar as an intern in my first year. I rotated within the company's various publications. I wrote for The Times,The Sowetan and all other digital platforms. I worked at TMG,now known as TisoBlackstar as an intern in my first year. I rotated within the company's various publications. I wrote for The Times,The Sowetan and all other digital platforms.
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Urban Brew Studios
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South Africa
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
This was immediately after graduating. I worked as an assistant to the guys in production and also in the office where I did administrative work. This was immediately after graduating. I worked as an assistant to the guys in production and also in the office where I did administrative work.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
City Varsity
Journalism certificate, Broadcast and Print
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