Experience

Kasi Tech Experience

• South Africa
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Media Officer

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Directing the partnership, communication and brand equity of the Kasi Tech Experience. Directing the partnership, communication and brand equity of the Kasi Tech Experience.



Successful Journals

• South Africa
• Technology, Information and Media

• Founder & CEO

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Successful Journals is a MediaTech and Production company with the following projects: the digital wealth magazine, digital media TV channel, and a media consulting agency, founded by Lonwabo Marele. Successful Journals is a MediaTech and Production company with the following projects: the digital wealth magazine, digital media TV channel, and a media consulting agency, founded by Lonwabo Marele.



AFRICA COMMUNITY MEDIA

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Multimedia Sports Journalist

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  I now cover community sports around the Western Cape region, for 15 community newspapers under Independent Media, with over 800,000 readership. I now cover community sports around the Western Cape region, for 15 community newspapers under Independent Media, with over 800,000 readership.



Ngcayisa & Marele Foundation

• Vice President

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  The Ngcayisa & Marele Foundation is a youth-owned South African non-profit organization driven to sustainably develop society. The Ngcayisa & Marele Foundation is a youth-owned South African non-profit organization driven to sustainably develop society.



Cape Times

• South Africa
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Multimedia Journalist

  • Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

  Responsible for sharing the stories/experiences of people, businesses and events from around the Western Cape region, as well as sharing the content on social media to increase readership on the digital and print mediums. http://www.iol.co.za/search?q=lonwabo+marele Responsible for sharing the stories/experiences of people, businesses and events from around the Western Cape region, as well as sharing the content on social media to increase readership on the digital and print mediums. http://www.iol.co.za/search?q=lonwabo+marele



Cape Argus

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• News Reporter

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  News Reporter for the Cape Argus. Reporting on current and local affairs; related to youth empowerment, technology, entrepreneurship, education, politics, music & entertainment, and related events. News Reporter for the Cape Argus. Reporting on current and local affairs; related to youth empowerment, technology, entrepreneurship, education, politics, music & entertainment, and related events.



Inside Man Media

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Strategist

  • Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

  It's important to analyse and audit your work as you grow, through the short experience I've gained as a Social Media Intern, I'm applying all the knowledge, my Journalism background and my eye for marketing in this position. My Key Performance Areas grew immensely in 2016 based on research, extra online classes, Tweet Chats, online business marketing training, summits and networking.Here are most of my responsibilities as a Social Media Strategist at Inside Man Media:1. Developing a comprehensive Social Media Strategy (Road Map) that outlays how we'll impact the market, when, where, why and how. 2. Researching and writing educational Blogs with regards to the latest trend, online human interest, strategies to implement and various tech related news.3. Applying the companies principles and my ability to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools.4. Acknowledging a client's company culture and building their online brand to correspond with their vision. 5. Effective social media content - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Rich Media, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest etc).6. Defining the company and clients KPI's through a monthly report.7. Mentoring new interns about the power of social media marketing.8. Creating short videos, presentations and images for the company.9. Attending Summits, Conferences or Events and Live Tweeting (Social Media live chatting)10. Editing, subbing and publishing blogs, and building an online community through readers.11. Search Engine Optimization12. Website AnalysisAs advised by my mentor, all my work is kept either in my portfolio slide on my website or in a hard copy portfolio. For more details, please feel free to send me an inbox/message. Show less

• Social Media Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Social Media MangerResponsibilities:- Growing the companies online presence through:1. Creating Quality Social Media Content (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Instagram)2. Working Hand-in-hand with the social media expert to reach a clear objective online.3. Growing of Likes, Leads, Engagement, Communication and Sales.4. Designing Marketing Ads (Facebook and Twitter)5. Leveraging Social Media and Websites to measure ROI.6. Blog creation

• Media Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Being a Media Intern at Inside Man Media is a huge privilege. The experience I'm acquiring here is enough to broaden the mind of anyone willing to learn and understand the importance of Social Media Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Journalism plays a huge role in this sector, as we live in a shifting media scape. I apply the principles of Business Journalism within the writing spectra, blogging, SEO and editing content etc. Duties such as:Content CreationBlog ArticlesManaging Social Media accountsAttending and reviewing Business meetings Show less



Bush Radio

• South Africa
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radio Presenter

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Presenter: The Biker Show - Bush Radio 89.5FM I co-host an entertaining Biker show not only for bikers but for all road users and keen individuals. I'm also the news anchor for the show, and I add a fresh voice to the voices of my fellow colleagues, Matthew Alexander, Alice Paulse, Shannon Petersen, Arehan Brand, Lorenz Kohler and Lynn Butler. Together we bring to you The Biker Show, every Saturday from 14:00 - 17:00. #OnTheRoadTogether! Presenter: The Biker Show - Bush Radio 89.5FM I co-host an entertaining Biker show not only for bikers but for all road users and keen individuals. I'm also the news anchor for the show, and I add a fresh voice to the voices of my fellow colleagues, Matthew Alexander, Alice Paulse, Shannon Petersen, Arehan Brand, Lorenz Kohler and Lynn Butler. Together we bring to you The Biker Show, every Saturday from 14:00 - 17:00. #OnTheRoadTogether!



Rylurx IT

• Writer

  • 2015 - 2015

  Writing Feature Reviews, Previews, Football Match Reports and liaising with Metropolitan and various media houses. I was recommended to Rylurx IT by a friend I went to Journalism School with. Here is where my sports writing skills were tested, we nailed it! We did match reviews, previews and interviews. Our aims was to grow the u19 Metropolitan Premier Cup, to boost the presence of Rylurx IT and develop a community of loyal readers. Our dream came true! At the MPC, it is where my Social Media status was practiced. After lecturers of social media, I knew I could apply my trait to meet the objectives of the tournament, hence, when I did a LIve Tweet about the game, millions of Twitter accounts were reached online. A success story indeed! I still keep in touch with Rylurx IT Show less



Cape Peninsula University of Technology

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Captain of the season award - NMJ South Point Residence

  • 2014 - 2015

  Our Residential team had a superb 2014/2015 football season. After sweeping away the Universities sports awards from all angles, I was named the captain of the season as our team won the Universities Easter Olympics, the Universities Football League and the September Mini-Spring Olympics. Great memories that boosted my sports and football writing skills later on. Our Residential team had a superb 2014/2015 football season. After sweeping away the Universities sports awards from all angles, I was named the captain of the season as our team won the Universities Easter Olympics, the Universities Football League and the September Mini-Spring Olympics. Great memories that boosted my sports and football writing skills later on.



Old Mutual Football Academy

• Amateur Footballer

  • Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

  Part of my strategies is on the field. I played football for a very long time since I started walking. I've played for Football Clubs such as Old Mutual Football Academy, SaltRiver BlackPool, City Lads(Port Elizabeth) and City Brother FC (Port Elizabeth). Playing for Old Mutual Football Academy was a great experience, unfortunately, after my ankle injury I chose to focus on my books more. In High School, I took a break from soccer and joined the Cross Country team. Being the team captain I later received my honours blazer for excellent service on the field, road, gym, to my coaches and fellow teammates. I've gained a lot of experience in Athletics as an 800m, 1500m and 3000m runner. I played a lot of club cricket and high school cricket; having played for the 1st and 2nd team in a number of occasions. I've joined my high school's rugby team back in the days too, it's where I gained my team strength and how to handle pressure related circumstances. All in all, I've played 5 sports -Cross Country, Cricket, Soccer, Rugby and Athletics. Sport taught me a lot about creativity, handling pressure and stress, becoming a team player and various traits of how a gentleman's habit should be. Show less



Gas Magazine

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor

  • Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

  An online campus magazine written and edited by aspiring journalists. Proof read and assisted by our top lecturers. Bringing you fresh stories from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and neighboring places (Cape Town, Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa and the world). An online campus magazine written and edited by aspiring journalists. Proof read and assisted by our top lecturers. Bringing you fresh stories from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and neighboring places (Cape Town, Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa and the world).



Ajax Cape Town

• South Africa
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Intern

  • May 2014 - Sep 2014

  Being a social media intern for Ajax Cape Town was fun and thoughtful. I enjoyed the space, I worked with one of the best teams in the South African - Premier Soccer League (PSL). They did very well in the 2014/15 season, which made my work very colourful and easy. Likes, reach and engagement was very well set, a high community market always had engaged with us. I could interview players, get to work hand-in-hand with the media manager at the time - Milo Boer. I attended pre and post match conferences. I wrote match previews and reviews. I'd live tweet during games and advertise before and after a game. I done editing and wrote numerous blogs about the club. Volunteering for Ajax Cape Town was a great experience, however, I needed more of a challenge to test my abilities for the competitive future of the digital media world. Show less