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Be a part of a community of high-flyers
and industry leaders.
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via Distance Learning.
Lindelani Mbatha
Journalist on Gagasi FM
I was interested in politics but did not want to be a politician, I was interested in sports but didn’t want to be an athlete, so I thought, why not be a journalist and have the opportunity to report on these topics?”
Lindelani is from the deep rural area of Nkandla, he studied Journalism and Media Studies. He believes journalism is his calling and that’s why he did not hesitate to seek out a course that would help him reach his goals.
He kickstarted his career during his Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at Highway Radio, his hard work soon earned him a full-time position. He then received permanent employment with Gagasi FM where he currently works as a journalist and has a slot as a newsreader from 9am-12pm on the mid-morning show.
Lindelani Mbatha:
Journalist on Gagasi FM
I was interested in politics but did not want to be a politician, I was interested in sports but didn’t want to be an athlete, so I thought, why not be a journalist and have the opportunity to report on these topics?”
Lindelani is from the deep rural area of
Nkandla, he studied Journalism and
Media Studies. He believes journalism
is his calling and that’s why he did not
hesitate to seek out a course that
would help him reach his goals.
He kickstarted his career during his
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at
Highway Radio, his hard work soon
earned him a full-time position. He then
received permanent employment with
Gagasi FM where he currently works as
a journalist and has a slot as a
newsreader from 9am-12pm on the
mid-morning show.
Charles Dlamini
Founder Charlie D Media
Through my hustle, I was able to help my mom by paying for my own accommodation.”
For the first 6 months of his studies at Damelin, Charles took a train from Stanger to Durban, he would wake up at 4am and get home at 6pm every day.
After managing to get himself affordable accommodation, he moved to the city and began the hustle, growing a career in modeling, photography and DJing.
Charles quickly gained popularity at Damelin and earned the title Mr.
Damelin after winning the campus competition in 2012. He later became the face of Markham where his fellow Damelinaires helped him score the gig by voting for him.
Charles Dlamini:
Founder Charlie D Media
Through my hustle, I was able to help my mom by paying for my own accommodation.”
For the first 6 months of his studies at
Damelin, Charles took a train from
Stanger to Durban, he would wake up
at 4am and get home at 6pm every day.
After managing to get himself
affordable accommodation, he moved
to the city and began the hustle,
growing a career in modeling,
photography and DJing.
Charles quickly gained popularity at
Damelin and earned the title Mr.
Damelin after winning the campus
competition in 2012. He later became
the face of Markham where his fellow
Damelinaires helped him score the gig
by voting for him.
Ndumiso Mnguni
Radio DJ, Content and
Technical Producer
Growing up I used to like writing a lot, I wrote everything from keeping diaries to writing poems for my crushes.”
When I got to Damelin, I was welcomed by a student advisor who asked me about my interests and strengths and helped me channel this towards the career of my choice. She told me about Journalism and Media Studies, and I thought this is perfect because I knew I wanted to write.
I did my first two years in Durban and finished off my third year in JHB Braamfontein campus. There I started my side hustles to help my mom with bills. I moved to Damelin PMB for the remainder of my third year.
Ndumiso kickstarted his career at Ugu Youth Radio and is now a content producer, technical producer and presenter for two shows. Ndumiso says if he changes at least one life through the topics he talks about and the content he produces, his goal will be reached.
Ndumiso Mnguni:
Radio DJ, Content and
Technical Producer
Growing up I used to like writing a lot, I wrote everything from keeping diaries to writing poems for my crushes.”
When I got to Damelin, I was welcomed
by a student advisor who asked me
about my interests and strengths and
helped me channel this towards the
career of my choice. She told me about
Journalism and Media Studies, and I
thought this is perfect because I knew I
wanted to write.
I did my first two years in Durban and
finished off my third year in JHB
Braamfontein campus. There I started
my side hustles to help my mom with
bills. I moved to Damelin PMB for the
remainder of my third year.
Ndumiso kickstarted his career at Ugu
Youth Radio and is now a content
producer, technical producer and
presenter for two shows. Ndumiso says
if he changes at least one life through
the topics he talks about and the
content he produces, his goal will be
reached.
Phila Duma
Radio News Anchor at
Vuma FM
It took a while for my mom to warm up to my choice of pursuing a career in journalism instead of being a doctor, but when she saw me overachieving at Damelin, she gave me her full support.”
Phila Duma is a journalist currently working at Vuma103 FM as a news anchor. Some of Duma’s accolades include award winning photographer, SABC radio drama actor, author, MC, motivational speaker and recognised as a Hustler of the Year by the City Awards.
He graduated with a Journalism & Media Studies Diploma at Damelin Durban City campus and has since embarked on various activities in the media industry. Phila also hosted a midday and later drive time radio show at Megazone Hit Radio where he ultimately became a fan favorite.
Phila has graced the airwaves of Ukhozi FM & SAFM as an activist for the LGBTQI community and is lauded for his revealing debut memoir “Morning After Dark”.
Phila Duma:
Radio News Anchor at
Vuma FM
It took a while for my mom to warm up to my choice of pursuing a career in journalism instead of being a doctor, but when she saw me overachieving at Damelin, she gave me her full support.”
Phila Duma is a journalist currently
working at Vuma103 FM as a news
anchor. Some of Duma’s accolades
include award winning photographer,
SABC radio drama actor, author, MC,
motivational speaker and recognised as
a Hustler of the Year by the City
Awards.
He graduated with a Journalism &
Media Studies Diploma at Damelin
Durban City campus and has since
embarked on various activities in the
media industry. Phila also hosted a
midday and later drive time radio show
at Megazone Hit Radio where he
ultimately became a fan favorite.
Phila has graced the airwaves of Ukhozi
FM & SAFM as an activist for the
LGBTQI community and is lauded for
his revealing debut memoir “Morning
After Dark”.
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