Oscar Mosiane
Sefako Oscar Mosiane is a communication manager and writer with a solid track record in public relations and media management. He has worked for reputable institutions such as the South African Parliament as intern for media management, the National Treasury as a communication specialist, and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as assistant director responsible for internal communications, events and branding.
Oscar is a dynamic, flexible and ambitious person, and holds a BA degree in communication and an honours degree in corporate communication. He has a decade of experience in public relations, media management, writing, communication strategy, internal communication, corporate identity, reputation management, crisis communication and building relations with multiple stakeholders.
His greatest asset is his willingness to learn and his constant desire to deliver on the NWU’s vision. His passion and commitment have fueled his success over the years.
He is a proud Orlando Pirates supporter, an emerging farmer with a love for livestock and crops, and enjoys reading.
Contact: Oscar Mosiane: Oscar.Mosiane@nwu.ac.za
Angeline Marokoane
Angeline Marokoane is a multilingual award-winning Broadcast Journalist, having served as a newsreader and presenter in both English and Afrikaans for nine years. Her career began at the community radio station East Rand Stereo/Oos Rand Stereo.
Her experience includes working as a copywriter, marketing manager, and public relations manager for multiple organisations.
She graduated from the University of Johannesburg with a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics.
Angeline is a communications specialist based at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU).
Contact Angeline: Angeline.Marokoane@nwu.ac.za
Belinda Bantham
Belinda Bantham holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate Communication from the University of the Free State and is currently pursuing her Honours degree in Integrated Organisational Communication.
She works as a Communications Practitioner on the Potchefstroom Campus.
A seasoned writer, Belinda contributes regularly to several of the university’s corporate publications, including the NWU Newsroom, Life.@.NWU! staff magazine, Impact.@.NWU community engagement newsletter, NWU&U alumni magazine, and the Research.@.NWU newsletter.
In her role, she is responsible for publishing news articles from all three NWU campuses on the university’s news website. She also manages the creation, maintenance, and publication of expert profiles across all campuses for the NWU Experts webpage. Additionally, she serves as the primary point of contact for all Newsroom and news site-related enquiries.
Belinda is passionate about engaging with students and enjoys telling their stories and celebrating their achievements. She also has a keen interest in writing about human interest topics and community engagement. She has completed a certificate in copy-editing through the University of Cape Town.
Outside of work, Belinda finds joy in spending time at home with a good book. She has a deep appreciation for libraries, enjoys cooking, and likes to unwind with reality TV. Her diverse interests and thoughtful perspective bring a unique touch to every project she takes on.
Contact Belinda: belinda.bantham@nwu.ac.za
Willie du Plessis
Willie du Plessis is a communication practitioner and journalist with extensive experience in community journalism, multi-media production, media liaising and internal and external communication.
He completed his honours degree in Journalism at the North-West University (NWU).
Willie has a passion for corporate publications and is editor of the NWU’s research newsletter, Research@NWU.
He enjoys writing human-interest articles and also about conservation or research that improves the lives of communities.
Willie loves movies, especially foreign language films, books, music, art and animals.
Contact Willie: Willie.DuPlessis@nwu.ac.za
Bertie Jacobs
Bertie Jacobs is an award-winning journalist who has been published extensively in a variety of national media publications. He is an alumnus of the North-West University where he completed his honours degree in journalism. He enjoys writing about current affairs, everything sociological, human-interest stories and sport. Bertie is a history and popular culture fanatic and spends most of his free time indulging in one of these pursuits…or traveling.
Contact Bertie: Bertie.Jacobs@nwu.ac.za
Zenoyise John
Zenoyise John is a Communications Practitioner based at the Vanderbijlpark Campus. She is an experienced journalist with more than 17 years’ experience in the field. She has worked for publications including the Daily Dispatch, the Sowetan and the Daily Sun.
She also worked as a section editor at Media24’s Move! Magazine manning the magazine’s newsroom. She also has Public Relations experience and has worked for different organizations as a Public Relations Manager. She holds a National Diploma in Journalism, a B-Tech in Journalism, a Public Relations Diploma, a Media Management Certificate and a Project Management Certificate.
Please contact her for all research-related stories, profile stories (including newsworthy stories about students, alumni and staff members), general NWU news stories and Vanderbijlpark Campus events coverage, notices and announcements.
Contact Zenoyise: zeno.john@nwu.ac.za
Phenyo Mokgothu
Phenyo Mokgothu is a chartered public relations practitioner (CPRP) member of PRISA and a corporate communications practitioner at the North-West University (NWU). He has more than ten years of experience in the field of marketing and communication. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate Communication. an Honours degree in Media and Journalism, a master’s degree in communication and currently pursuing a PhD in Communication.
He is a specialist in media writing, marketing, stakeholder and public relations, as well as crisis communication management.
His writing portfolio has a specific focus on politics, law, sports, human-interest articles and science-related stories.
When not plying his trade, Phenyo is an ardent Kaizer Chiefs supporter and enjoys African literature.
Contact Phenyo: Phenyo.Mokgothu@nwu.ac.za
Mafumane Tlhapi
Mafumane is a creative and a driven writer from the Department of Corporate Communications in the Mahikeng Campus with at least four years of experience in story writing. She holds a Bachelor of Art in Communication Degree. She’s seeking to leverage skills and more experience to contribute to high quality journalism in the North-West University.
She strives to go beyond the norm and contribute to the best of her ability in whatever activity challenge or routine workload encountered in order to develop and optimise her knowledge base, skills and experience acquired to help further primary objectives of her current and prospective employer. She enjoys writing entertainment and human-interest related stories. Developed interviewing and pitching story ideas.
Contact Mafumane: Mafumane.Tlhapi@nwu.ac.za
Steve Maphakathe
Steve Maphakathe is a Corporate Communications practitioner based on the Potchefstroom Campus. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree obtained at the North-West University (NWU). Before joining the NWU, Steve worked as a business developer intern at Birthmark – an advertising agency. He is currently drafting articles for the NWU newsroom, NWU staff magazine and the NWU&U alumni magazine.
Steve is an enthusiastic sports photographer who spends most of his spare time reading books about sports, politics and fiction, as well as capturing pictures. He envisions to learn as much as he can and grow in journalism. Steve is die-hard Liverpool FC supporter and enjoys watching crime series and football matches.
Contact Steve: Steve.Maphakathe@nwu.ac.za