Humanities

Empowering meaning-making in every domain: A transformative workshop on holistic life crafting

BELINDA BANTHAM — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:04:07 +0000

Empowering meaning-making in every domain: A transformative workshop on holistic life crafting BELINDA BANTHAM Thu, 12/05/2024 - 09:04

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research unit hosted a two-day workshop that focused on equipping professionals with tools to help individuals craft purposeful, meaningful lives.

The workshop, titled “The Holistic Life Crafting Model: A practitioner’s guide to meaning-making in every domain”, took place on 13 and 14 November at Mongena Private Game Reserve.

Led by Dr Bryan Dik (Colorado State University, USA), Dr Bradley Wright (University of Connecticut, USA), and Dr Llewellyn van Zyl (Psynalytics, Netherlands), the workshop targeted psychologists, managers, and coaches looking to enhance their ability to foster personal growth and well-being.

The Holistic Life Crafting Model: A proactive approach

At the heart of the workshop was the Holistic Life Crafting Model, a proactive method that empowers individuals to align their lives with core values, strengths and passions. Unlike passive approaches to personal development, life crafting enables individuals to actively shape their environments and actions, ensuring they reflect their deepest aspirations.

The model encompasses seven key domains: cognitive, environmental, interest, relational, skill, task and goal crafting. By engaging with these areas, individuals can create more purposeful, fulfilling lives.

Workshop goals and practical application

Participants left with both theoretical insights and practical tools for applying life crafting in real-world contexts. They learned how to assess crafting habits, develop personalised interventions, and adapt strategies for coaching, group settings, and organisational environments. By the end of the workshop, attendees were ready to guide others in designing more meaningful lives, supporting both personal and professional growth.

The benefits of holistic life crafting

The model offers numerous benefits, including increased motivation, resilience and well-being. For organisations, it fosters higher employee engagement, job satisfaction, and performance, while also reducing burnout and encouraging innovation. Life crafting helps build positive organisational cultures by empowering individuals to take control of their careers and personal development.

As one participant, Hardus van Pletzen, commented, "This process provides a guiding vehicle and time to reflect ... a worthwhile investment in well-being." Watch the video to learn more about this transformative experience.

Workshop presenters with attendees.

Professor advocates for ‘pracademics’ in bridging media and academia

BELINDA BANTHAM — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:22:20 +0000

Professor advocates for ‘pracademics’ in bridging media and academia BELINDA BANTHAM Tue, 11/19/2024 - 10:22

By Gofaone Motsamai

When individuals blend professional media experience with academic work, they are “pracademics” who build bridges between the two spheres. This is according to Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, research professor at the North-West University (NWU), who used the term during his recent inaugural lecture titled “Pracademics bridge the gap between media and academia”.

“The role of pracademics in bridging the gap between media and academia is crucial, functioning as a ‘boundary spanner’ that connects these two fields,” said Prof Motsaathebe, whose field is indigenous languages media in Africa. He explained that pracademics bring current industry insights into the classroom, helping students apply theoretical concepts to practical contexts, thereby equipping them for challenges in the media field.

Beyond enriching academic programmes, Prof Motsaathebe argued that pracademics can address local challenges in media and communication by adapting academic theories to real-world issues.

“When academia and industry collaborate, it involves navigating between two dissimilar but interconnected worlds. It also means ‘turning oneself into a subject,’ à la Foucault,” he remarked, emphasising the innovative potential of pracademics in tackling contemporary issues.

By examining his dual role in academia and industry, Prof Motsaathebe highlighted the importance of engaging with both spheres to contribute meaningfully to societal change.

His lecture emphasised the need for African higher education institutions to embrace pracademia as a way to address the continent's socio-economic challenges and position themselves as agents of transformation.

His own experience as a pracademic

Holding a PhD in film and media studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, he also completed a BA, BAHons and an MA in communication (with distinction) at the NWU.

Prof Motsaathebe started out as a news producer at Bop TV in Mmabatho, before joining e-TV. His career later took him abroad, where he held academic positions in the United Kingdom, Japan, India and the United Arab Emirates.

Beyond his teaching and media roles, he has made significant contributions to research, publishing over 60 peer-reviewed articles and 11 books. He has a C2 rating from the National Research Foundation.

His research interests are diverse, covering indigenous languages media in Africa, African languages, post-apartheid films and journalism education, among other topics.

He is also the founder and co-editor of the International Journal of Indigenous Language Media and Discourse and has served on numerous editorial and advisory boards.

Prof Motsaathebe's inaugural lecture was a forward-looking exploration of the potential of pracademia to shape the future of mass communication in Africa and beyond.

Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe recently delivered his inaugural lecture titled “Pracademics bridge the gap between media and academia”.

Inaugural lecture explores the relationship between media, power and society

BELINDA BANTHAM — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:42:01 +0000

Inaugural lecture explores the relationship between media, power and society

by Steve Maphakathe

BELINDA BANTHAM Thu, 11/14/2024 - 11:42

Prof Dumisani Moyo, executive dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU), delivered his inaugural address on Wednesday, 13 November 2024. The title of his presentation was “Moving the Centre of Media and Communicative Power in the Digital Age: Promise, Pitfalls, and Perspectives”.

Prof Moyo is the former vice-dean of the School of Communications at the University of Johannesburg. He served as the Africa regional manager for the World Association of Newspapers programme and is currently a member of the executive committee of the South African Humanities Deans Association.

Prof Mirna Nel, deputy dean for Research and Innovation at the NWU’s Faculty of Humanities, welcomed the esteemed guests and had the honour of reading Prof Moyo’s biography. She emphasised Prof Moyo’s leadership and integrity.

“I am most grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to critically reflect on my academic journey and contribution to my field. I have taken it as an opportunity to dust off the bookshelves and retrace my career path, and to share some of my accomplishments with you through this lecture,” said Prof Moyo as he prepared to deliver his address.

Prof Moyo’s research outlines two distant but connected phases:

· Traditional media and their role in the democratisation processes, especially in emerging democracies in Africa, looking at issues of broadcasting policy and regulation, with a special interest in radio.

· The shift to digital media and its implications for democracy, traditional media, society and for the future.

In this lecture, Prof Moyo offered insight into the radio listenership of 39 African countries. This demonstrated that radio remains the most influential legacy medium, as it reaches the deep pockets of populations no other mediums can reach, and it cuts through barriers of literacy, language, electricity distribution and geography.

According to Prof Moyo, the nature of talk radio, particularly live phone-in programmes, greatly weakens the hosts’ gate-keeping powers, allowing hate speech and offensive remarks to spread before they can be filtered out. He further underlined that radio can be a dangerous tool when poorly managed.

He stressed the importance of policies and regulations that integrate new media while maintaining the positive aspects of traditional media.

Prof Dumisani urged scholars in the faculty to start rethinking their approaches and connect with communities to challenge all forms of oppression and to have the courage to drive social change. He argued that this adaptation is essential to ensure research and analysis remain relevant and reflective of the current media landscape.

Prof Moyo stated that, in contrast to traditional media ownership, internet-based social media platforms have tremendous capacity to impact discourse on an incredibly rapid global scale.

“Traditional media face an existential crisis of huge proportions as their business models have been turned upside down by digital disruption. Advertising, which underpinned most traditional media institutions, has migrated to the online sphere, forcing media institutions out of business,” he said.

Following his address, Prof Hopeton Dunn from the University of Botswana served as a respondent. He highlighted that Prof Moyo had delivered an excellent inaugural lecture.

The vice-principal and acting deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Prof Linda du Plessis, presented Prof Moyo with the certificate and offered a word of congratulation.

“Congratulations on receiving your full professorship. In your role as the dean of the Faculty of Humanities, you demonstrate that leadership is not just about holding a title but about leading by example. It is an honour to collaborate with you and also to witness your journey.”

Prof Moyo concluded that the fast advances in technology over the past two decades will inevitably lead to a shift in the dominance of media and communication.

Prof Dumisani Moyo and Prof Linda du Plessis

NWU student joined global experts at Korean Conference on Education

BELINDA BANTHAM — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:42:01 +0000

NWU student joined global experts at Korean Conference on Education

by Steve Maphakathe

BELINDA BANTHAM Wed, 11/13/2024 - 13:42

Kamogelo Noge, a Master of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (MIKS) student at the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus, recently embarked on an educational journey to the industrial city of Incheon in South Korea.

Noge was honoured to partake in the Korean Conference on Education, which ran from Monday, 28 October to Friday, 1 November at the Songdo Convensia – an international exhibition and convention centre.

The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at the Osaka University in Japan, the Incheon Global Campus, and the University of Utah’s Asia Campus collaborated to host the conference.

In addition to providing the participants with a remarkable chance to network, the conference facilitated cross-disciplinary and cross-national interactions and promoted intellectual understanding.

“It was a positive experience, and since I have attended only national conferences, the goal was to understand how international conferences function,” said Noge on participating in this prestigious conference. He added: “Because I was presenting new material from an African indigenous perspective, the audience was attentive and cooperative during my presentation. It was a great exchange of ideas, and I felt honoured to be the only postgraduate student on the panel with professors and doctors.”

Kamogelo was given the task to give a presentation on the subject of challenging and preserving culture, inter/multiculturalism, and languages. On Thursday, 31 October, he gave an informative address about the preservation of indigenous languages and culture in the context of multiculturalism.

Noge elaborated on the significance of his presentation, saying: “Indigenous languages and culture should be mainstreamed within the current contemporary education. The safeguarding of culture and indigenous languages in a multicultural setting is key to fostering the regeneration of one’s identity.”

He expressed the view that research and publications should be at the centre of protecting culture and language in documentation. “Indigenous pedagogical approaches are important for teaching and learning to embrace the continuation of culture and indigenous languages at institutions of higher learning.”

Throughout his presentation, Noge emphasised how African indigenous scholars elaborate on indigenous concepts in their research and how they collect and analyse data. He further explained how African individuals view their culture and use their languages through African indigenous life skills education.

Kamogelo underlined the importance of language policies in higher education, saying those who have the desire to conduct research in their mother tongues should be given priority.

He remarked on the wealth of knowledge he had acquired at the conference and said participants were urged to stand up for their own research and cultures. Noge further stressed that the conference conveners were welcoming and encouraged attendees to exchange contact details in order to invite each other to their respective countries.

Further, there was a plenary session at the conference where attendees shared their perspectives on several national issues. These national troubles stretched from corruption, language barriers, frameworks built in education systems, research difficulties and leadership ethics to institutional systems affecting students and solutions to combat these concerns.

Master of Indigenous Knowledge Systems student Kamogelo Noge at the education conference in Incheon, South Korea.

Graphic design lecturer to showcase talent at group art exhibition

BELINDA BANTHAM — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:02:06 +0000

Graphic design lecturer to showcase talent at group art exhibition

by Steve Maphakathe

BELINDA BANTHAM Tue, 11/12/2024 - 10:02

North-West University (NWU) Graphic Design lecturer and artist Danelle Heenop will take part in a sensational group art exhibition at the Alliance Française de Pretoria, located at the hub of diplomatic embassies and the Loftus stadium.

The groundbreaking exhibition, Infinite Perspectives, will be on display from 7 November to 6 December, and it explores the relationship between art, memory, identity and human experience. In addition, it brings together the innovative works of four contemporary South African artists: Bevan de Wet, Danelle Heenop, Mark Modimola and Lisa Younger.

Danelle spoke about her participation in the exhibition, emphasising that she finds value in being given an opportunity to learn from other artists.

“Being able to partake in this exhibition encourages me to make art and work towards a goal, and within that there is growth, sometimes failures and lessons learnt. It is always a privilege, and I am often humbled by the work of other artists around me.”

Each artist offers a unique lens on the world, inviting viewers to explore layers of self, nature and the surreal through diverse artistic practices.

“All artists bring their own unique perspective to any given topic, but we share similar concerns and often grapple with similar issues. We are all trying to express something, or work through something, ultimately creating artefacts that share this perspective with the viewers,” she says.

Birth of artworks

Inspired by her recent hike in Hermanus, Danelle created two pieces of art, “toxic, yet beautiful” and “as it should be,” which are meant to be viewed as a pair and a contrast. These artworks are among those that will be displayed at the exhibition.

“The artworks are based on an experience I had recently while hiking in Hermanus. I did a similar hike in that particular area when I was younger, and the views and untouched nature were just unrealistically beautiful – a masterpiece in itself. This year when I did the hike I was quite upset to find a lot of rubbish on the route, most of it blown to land from the ocean and the majority with foreign labels,” she says.

According to Danelle, "as you should" depicts unspoiled nature, such as a bird building a nest, which is a natural act in a natural setting, whereas "toxic, yet beautiful" depicts a toxic, over-polluted environment.

She declares that her art is an expression of her emotions, thoughts and curiosity and it interacts with nature and natural structures.

“I am fascinated by the beauty that is in front of us – be it visible to the human eye or under a microscope. I also love experimentation and learning about the limits of materials. So often my artworks take me on an interesting journey.”

By combining materials like clay, resin and plaster, her work transforms everyday subjects into captivating tactile experiences that encourage playful engagement.

Second Image: Established artist Danelle Heenop, who is a Graphic Design lecturer at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus, is delighted to take part in the Infinite Perspective group art exhibition.

Additional illustrations that will be showcased at the art exhibition.

“toxic, yet beautiful” portrays a toxic environment.

Lecturer blazes trail with a new genre of Setswana poetry

BELINDA BANTHAM — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:08:56 +0000

Lecturer blazes trail with a new genre of Setswana poetry

by Phenyo Mokgothu

BELINDA BANTHAM Wed, 11/06/2024 - 14:08

A new and unique form of Setswana poetry called Mosinete is being pioneered at the North-West University (NWU). Coming from the pen of Setswana lecturer Lesego Motlhankane, it marries traditional and contemporary elements and resonates with both heritage and modernity.

With an academic foundation in linguistics and literature, Lesego's passion for Setswana’s oral traditions and evolving poetic forms led him to create this genre.

The word Mosinete, derived from Setswana, symbolises harmony and balance, and aptly represents the poetic fusion Lesego has achieved. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Mosikaro poem and merging it with the structure of the sonnet, Mosinete embraces both proverbs and idiomatic expressions while incorporating free verse and personal narrative.

This hybrid form allows poets to explore themes such as identity, globalisation and technology without compromising the linguistic and cultural depth of Setswana.

Linking heritage with current issues

"Through Mosinete, we maintain the richness of our oral traditions while speaking to today’s realities," he says. "It gives younger writers a way to connect with their heritage and engage with current issues."

Since joining the NWU as a lecturer, Lesego has encouraged his students to understand traditional poetry while adapting it for a globalised world. His innovative approach has been warmly received, with students embracing Mosinete to express their own experiences in an ever-evolving society.

In recognition of his groundbreaking work, Lesego was awarded the NWU’s Research and Innovation Award in 2023 for creative output.

His dedication to Setswana literature is inspiring a new generation of poets, writers and thinkers. "Mosinete ensures that Setswana poetry remains vibrant and relevant," he adds. "It is essential to keep our language alive by making space for modern themes and voices."

Lesego will further discuss this hybrid poetic form at the upcoming Comba International Conference on 7 and 8 November 2024, with his talk titled “The critical analysis of the hybrid poetic structure of Mosinete to enhance literacy”.

His recently released collection of Mosinete poems, Metlhala Ya Bagaka, offers readers a glimpse into this innovative genre.

Through Mosinete, Lesego bridges past and present, ensuring that Setswana poetry flourishes in today’s world while preserving its timeless legacy.

Lesego Motlhankane

Alumnus crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2024

BELINDA BANTHAM — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:47:49 +0000

Alumnus crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2024

by Mafumane Tlhapi

BELINDA BANTHAM Mon, 11/04/2024 - 15:47

North-West University (NWU) alumnus and PhD student in human resource management, Lebohang Raputsoe, was recently crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2024.

She represented South Africa internationally at the prestigious Miss Cosmo International pageant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that took place from 15 September to 6 October 2024.

This pageant, founded by Unimedia, celebrates impactful beauty that transcends appearance, emphasising empowerment, unity, and positive global change under the slogan "Impactful Beauty”.

Lebohang holds advanced degrees in industrial psychology and labour relations management and is passionate about transformation, progression and inclusion. She’s dedicated to advocating for Sustainable Development Goal 4, which focuses on quality education. Through her title, she aims to improve access to resources and safe learning environments, particularly for children and students, to help them reach their potential.

As the founder of the non-profit organisation ABC Community, a Miss South Africa 2023 finalist, and a Crown Chasers reality series cast member, she’s committed to fostering intellectual conversations and partnerships with institutions that support educational and social development.

Miss Cosmo International and its South African platform contribute significantly to cultural exchange, social cohesion, and global recognition for South Africa. Lebohang’s vision aligns with this mission, as she plans to leverage her role to inspire the youth and create sustainable change in her community and beyond.

NWU alumnus Lebohang Raputsoe aims to empower youth through education and sustainable change.

What impact will the US election have on South Africa?

BELINDA BANTHAM — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:38:47 +0000

What impact will the US election have on South Africa?

by Bertie Jacobs

BELINDA BANTHAM Fri, 11/01/2024 - 12:38

On Tuesday 5 November, Americans will cast their votes to elect the 47th president of the United States of America. The latest polls show that the current vice president and Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, has a slight, one point lead, with Republican and former president, Donald Trump, a very close second. This is a neck and neck race with no certain outcome, and the world waits to see who will lead the last global superpower from 2025 to 2029.

Across the Atlantic, South Africans also have a vested interest in the outcome of the election. Here is what two political experts from the North-West University (NWU) have to say about what a Trump or Harris victory will mean for South Africa.

Prof Kedibone Phago, director of the NWU’s School for Government Studies:

“We have already noticed several of Donald Trump’s domestic and foreign policy positions that largely prioritises the US during his previous administration. He focused his attention on growing the US economy. This also occurred against a backdrop of several threats to reduce funding for international bodies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), and similar arrangements. His focus on the US economy, immigration, conflicts, and climate change is expected to be more aggressive.

There are at least two key issues to consider regarding Africa, including South Africa. The first is the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade agreement between African countries and the US that allows duty-free access to US markets. South Africa is a major beneficiary, and its participation is largely a lifeline for AGOA. Excluding South Africa from AGOA would be both meaningless and counterproductive, though a Trump presidency might be expected to threaten this agreement.

Secondly, the US is one of the main trading partners for South Africa. A Trump presidency could mean that South Africa’s geopolitical positioning may be put under immense pressure to either choose friends and allies of the US to maintain favourable and friendly relations with the US.”

Kamala Harris is currently the vice president representing the Democratic Party and is likely to retain most policies of the Biden administration. She has already visited Africa, projecting a positive stance of her administration towards the continent, including South Africa. She is expected to support the continuation of AGOA with eligible African states that are benefiting from this agreement.”

Dr Sysman Motloung, South African politics and international relations expert:

“The 2024 US elections focus on issues surrounding racism and sexism, with some alleging that Donald Trump embodies these values, versus the restoration of reproductive rights, including abortion, championed by Kamala Harris. Trump has also been blamed for disrupting abortion rights in the US. However, he claims to protect women by addressing illegal border crossings and crime.

The US elections are a domestic affair, with both presidential candidates making strong statements to portray each other as unfit for the White House. Kamala Harris describes Trump as ‘unhinged’, a ‘fascist’, a ‘Nazi’, and even compares him to Hitler, while Trump retorts by labelling Harris a fascist.

For a South African observing this political discourse, it’s reminiscent of local rhetoric, where terms like ‘rented black’, ‘anti-revolutionary’, and amasela (thieves) are commonly used. Similarly, the Democratic Alliance often calls on South Africans to ‘save’ the country by voting the African National Congress out. In this vein, Harris urges Americans to ‘save the country’ by voting Trump out. Such is the nature of political battles.

Regarding what it would mean for South Africa if Trump or Harris wins, the impact is minimal. US foreign policy is generally consistent, and the US will remain committed to maintaining bilateral and trade relations with South Africa. Military cooperation between the two countries will continue. Trump, if elected, would not push South Africa to reverse its abortion rights simply because of his stance on the issue within the US. The US presidency will still expect South Africa to address the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey listing, and collaboration on combatting organised crime will persist.

The US has a vested interest in ensuring the US dollar maintains its status as the world's reserve currency. A close look at both candidates' platforms reveals a primary focus on domestic issues, with little emphasis on foreign policies that might negatively impact South Africa. In other words, life will go on, with much remaining the same.”

Time will tell.

Prof Kedibone Phago

Dr Sysman Motloung

Prof Hans du Plessis: A literary giant passes away

MARELIZE SANTANA — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:19:13 +0000

Prof Hans du Plessis: A literary giant passes away

by Bertie Jacobs

MARELIZE SANTANA Mon, 10/28/2024 - 14:19

He was of a different ilk. His immense literary stature cast a shadow under which so many South Africans found solace and comfort. Now, it is with sadness but also gratitude for the many contributions he made both culturally and academically, that the North-West University (NWU) has to say farewell to Prof Hans du Plessis, who passed away on Friday 24 October at the age of 79.

Prof Hans was a beloved NWU faculty member since his appointment in 1981 as a professor in Afrikaans at the former Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.

He was an esteemed writer, and in addition to his novels, Prof Hans made a remarkable contribution to South African literature through his work on the Griqua Psalms by capturing the spirit and cultural essence of the Griqua people.

These Psalms, written in Afrikaans, reflect the unique dialect and worldview of the Griqua community, who have a rich heritage within South Africa. Du Plessis's Griqua Psalms are not merely translations, they are heartfelt adaptations that blend religious themes with Griqua culture, celebrating their linguistic identity and spirituality.

His work also preserves and amplifies the Griqua voice in literature, fostering deeper cultural understanding and appreciation within South Africa.

Prof Hans was a legend at the NWU, and he will be remembered for the many contributions he made to the development and expansion of Afrikaans. The university would like to express its sincere condolences to his family, friends and everyone who was touched by his remarkable talent.

Long will he be remembered.

Prof Hans du Plessis and his wife, Magdaleen.

Alumnus wins regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year award

BELINDA BANTHAM — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:59:46 +0000

Alumnus wins regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year award

by Oscar Mosiane

BELINDA BANTHAM Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:59

"If your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon," according to British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard. This sentiment is echoed by Thabiso Moss, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) and a senior journalist at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Thabiso's outstanding work was recognised when he won the Politics category of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards for the Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo region. He achieved this honour for his collaboration with Sello Mogopa, on the story “Tlokwe local municipality”. The awards ceremony took place in Gqeberha on 3 October 2024, encompassing 12 categories that attracted more than 1 200 submissions from journalists nationwide.

Thabiso, often called the “lion of the airways” for his fearlessness in asking tough questions, said receiving the regional Vodacom award underscores the values of diligence, commitment and fortitude.

His advice to up-and-coming journalists and journalism students is to be passionate about journalism, read extensively and do thorough research in crafting compelling stories.

Thabiso is now gearing up for the national awards on 7 November, when he and other regional winners will be in contention for the National Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards.

A panel of judges will choose the winners after a thorough analysis of the submissions. National category winners will receive R10 000 in prize money, and the overall Vodacom Journalist of the Year titleholder will receive R100 000.

We’re holding thumbs for Thabiso.

More about Thabiso

Thabiso graduated from the NWU in 2008 with a BA in communication, majoring in journalism, public relations, marketing and advertising. He joined the SABC in March 2016 and produced and presented the current affairs show Tsele le Tsele until last year when he was appointed as a senior journalist doing fieldwork for radio and television.

NWU alumnus Thabiso Moss won the Politics category of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards for the Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo region.