A taste of summer…

Food has always been one of the best specialised beats for a journalist. Tasting food has two things…it tastes really good when you request another portion, or the complete opposite where you totally hate it.

I’ve had the pleasure to visit Salero Tapas & Vino restaurant at the V&A Waterfront. Being there a couple of times the cuisine and hospitality always made me go back for more. Before even tasting the food and wine I was mesmerised by the beautiful views of the restaurant.

I was welcomed by one of the head-waiters/managers and immediately felt at home. He asked whether I wanted a sunny view, seat on the balcony or inside where the temperature was cooler. I was thoroughly impressed by the level of hospitality. When you first walk in you are welcomed by all the waiters, the African inspired decor and chandelier which stood out, it complimented each other perfectly.

With over 200 wines I opted for a glass of De Grendal Durbanville … it wasn’t one of the best wines I’ve had, it was smooth on the tongue, it complimented the starter. For starters I had a Blue Cheese, Pear & Toasted Almond salad. I enjoyed the cheese, it went perfectly with the wine.

During my drinks and starter I sat at one of the best tables, overlooking Robbin Island, boats traveling along the Atlantic seaboard. With a mere 22 degrees, the sun was blazing hot to a point where I asked the waiter to move to another table. 

When I moved inside the restaurant I was amazed by the calm atmosphere, soft jazz music in the background with a slight breeze. I remember making a note to myself saying : ‘I felt so comfortable, I could remove my shoes and relax with a book’. 

The waiter was friendly but I felt she could have been more friendlier and polite. At one time she disappeared and I had to call another waiter to be served. She didn't get my orders wrong and food was always prepared on time.

The chef's choice, “Prawns- Spanish style” immediately caught my eye. And it was cooked to perfection. The flavours, butter garlic, lemon and parsley sauce was just as good.  I ended off my meal with the most divine dessert…waffle topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries with a dash of honey.  

I’ve had one of the best three course meals in 2014. I would definitely recommend Salero Tapas & Vino restaurant to anyone who loves good food, wine and a relaxed atmosphere. 

MTN radio award winners 2014

The MTN awards held in Johannesburg is one of the most prestige award ceremonies in South Africa. It's where thousands gather for one night to recognise the talented radio ambassadors, legends and bright stars. 

“Participating in the MTN Radio Awards is a commitment to excellence and it is really encouraging to see the broader radio industry adopt these awards and demonstrate their commitment to making better content for their listeners,” says Lance Rothschild, CEO of the MTN Radio Awards.

The winners are: 

AFTERNOON DRIVE PRESENTER (DORITOS)

Campus

Winner: TUKS FM 107.2 - Werner Bothma and Cassy Clarke - The Drive Way

Community

Winner: RADIO TYGERBERG - Anton Treurnicht – Vuurvas

PBS

Winner: LIGWALAGWALA FM - Dumisa Mavuso – Asembe Drive Show

Commercial

Winner: 567 CAPETALK – John Maytham - John Maytham Show

AFTERNOON DRIVE SHOW (GAUTRAIN)

Campus

Winner: TSHWANE FM - The Offramp

Community

Winner: MIX 93.8 FM - Ballz.co.za

PBS

Winner: RADIO 2000 - Drive Time Experience

Commercial

Winner: GOOD HOPE FM - Ozone

BREAKFAST SHOW PRESENTER (MCDONALDS)

Campus

Winner: UJFM - AB Da Costa - The Continental Breakfast

Community

Winner: RADIO ISLAM - Sulaimaan Ravat - Saabahul Muslim

PBS

Winner: UMHLOBO WENENE FM – Putco Mafani - BEE Show

Commercial

Winner: TALK RADIO 702 - John Robbie – The John Robbie Show

BREAKFAST SHOW (CITY LODGE HOTELS)

Campus

Winner: TUKS FM 107.2 - The Wake Up

Community

Winner: MIX 93.8 FM - Blewitt for Breakfast

PBS

Winner: UMHLOBO WENENE FM - BEE Breakfast Eyondlayo Ekuseni

Commercial

Winner: TALK RADIO 702 - The John Robbie Show

BUSINESS AND FINANCE SHOW (BUSINESS CONNEXION)

Winner: KAYA FM 95.9 - KAYA Bizz

COMMUNITY PRESENTER (MDDA)

Winner: RADIO TYGERBERG - Benescke Janse van Rensburg

COMMUNITY PROJECT (UNITED STATIONS)

Campus

Winner: MFM 92.6 - Safety Campaign

Community

Winner: RADIO TYGERBERG - Madiba Day (Put a Plaster on Poverty)

PBS

Winner: LOTUS FM – Warm Hearts Campaign

Commercial

Winner: PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING – Stop Rape

CONTENT PRODUCER

Campus & Community

Winner: MIX FM 93.8 - William Scott

PBS

Winner: MUNGHANA LONENE FM - Justice Shipalana

Commercial

Winner: GAGASI FM - Jacinta Ngobese

DAYTIME SHOW

Campus

Winner: TUKS FM 107.2 - The Lunch Break

Community

Winner: 101.9 CHAI FM – The Law and You

PBS

Winner: THOBELA FM – Sedibeng Disposable Nappies

Commercial

Winner: KAYA FM 95.9 - Georgie in the Afternoon

DRAMA PROGRAMME

Community

Winner: VOW FM (Voice of Wits) - Law Focus - The Right Stuff, Female Miners

PBS

Winner: UMHLOBO WENENE FM - Ithini Na Lento?

MULTI-CHANNEL PROMOTION

Winner: JACARANDA FM 94.2 - Lala Kakuhle Tata

MUSIC SHOW

Campus

Winner: MFM 92.6 – Worldwide Top 40

Community

Winner: EAST RAND STEREO 93.9 - Top 40 presented by Pedro Fernando

PBS

Winner: THOBELA FM - Thobela FM Top 10 Le Thabo

Commercial

Winner: METRO FM – Metro FM Experience

MY STATION

Most Votes

Winner: THOBELA FM

Most Loyal Listeners

Winner: GROOT FM

NEWS AND ACTUALITY PRESENTER

Campus and Community

Winner: RADIO ISLAM - Sulaimaan Ravat

PBS

Winner: LOTUS FM – Taresh Harreeparshad

Commercial

Winner: 94.7 HIGHVELD STEREO – Jacob Moshokoa

NEWS AND ACTUALITY PRODUCER

Campus and Community

Winner: VOW FM (Voice of Wits) - Paul McNally

PBS

Winner: UKHOZI FM - Busisiwe Mkhize - Ezanamuhla

Commercial

Winner: TALK RADIO 702 & 567 CAPE TALK – Cecile Basson - The Money Show

NEWS AND ACTUALITY SHOW

Campus and Community

Winner: VOW FM (Voice of Wits) - Law Focus - Female Miners

PBS

Winner: SAFM – AM Live

Commercial

Winner: METRO FM – Talk with Sakina

NEWS BULLETIN READER

Campus

Winner: VOW FM (Voice of Wits) - Mvangeli Nzuza

Community

Winner: VUKANI COMMUNITY RADIO - Khungeka Mji

PBS

Winner: UKHOZI FM - Nokwazi Mbhele

Commercial

Winner: TALK RADIO 702 - Lebogang Moeketsi

NIGHT-TIME SHOW

Winner: TSHWANE FM – The Airforce One Show

Community

Winner: GROOT FM 90.5 – Mis en Mis Uit met Hendri Myburgh

PBS

Winner: MUNGHANA LONENE FM - Minkondzo ya Tingwazi

Commercial

Winner: POWER FM 98.7 - Power Life

ON-AIR PACKAGING (DELTA AIR LINES)

Campus and Community

Winner: TUKS FM 107.2

PBS

Winner: RSG My Wereld

Commercial

Winner: 5FM

PROGRAMME INNOVATION

Winner: JACARANDA FM 94.2 - Martin Bester Drive Let's Give Kili Horns

PROMOTIONS STUNT / EVENT

Campus

Winner: TUKS FM 107.2 - World Record Attempt

Community

Winner: 101.9 CHAIFM - Yad Aharon Radiothon

PBS

Winner: LESEDI FM - Champions League Promo

Commercial

Winner: EAST COAST RADIO - Freebie Thursday

RADIO DOCUMENTARY

Winner: SAFM - Nelson Mandela's Soundtrack

SPORTS COMMENTATOR

Winner: LESEDI FM - Thabo Kofa

SPORTS REPORTER

Winner: Primedia Broadcasting – Mark Lewis

SPORTS SHOW

Campus

Winner: UJFM 95.4 - The Sports Network

Community

Winner: MIX 93.8 FM - Ballz.co.za

PBS

Winner: UKHOZI FM - Ezemidlalo no Victor

Commercial

Winner: METRO FM - 083Sports@6 with Marawa

TRAFFIC PRESENTER (GAUTRAIN)

Winner: METRO FM – Rob Byrne

WEEKEND RADIO SHOW (BUILDERS WAREHOUSE)

Campus

Winner: TUKS FM 107.2 - Top 30

Community

Winner: ALEX FM 89.1 - The Mixtape Radio show

PBS

Winner: SAFM – Media@SAFM

Commercial

Winner: KAYAFM95.9 - Top 40

NOMINATION AWARDS

BURSARY WINNER: Anathi Sidali

BRIGHT STARS

Salendran Thulukanam - ECR

Tyson Molemela – O-FM

Karien Basson – RADIO TYGERBERG

Mpho Phalatse – SOSHANGUVE COMMUNITY RADIO

Dewald Noel van Niekerk – TUKS FM 107.2

Terry-Ann Adams – TUKS FM 107.2

HALL OF FAME (NIELSEN MEDIA)

Omar Essack – KAGISO MEDIA

Lumko Mtimde – MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AGENCY

Ian Crewe – PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING

Angie Kapelianis – SAFM/SABC RADIO NEWS

Putco Mafani – UMHLOBO WENENE FM

Munadia Karaan – VOICE OF THE CAPE (posthumous award)

LIFETIME ACHIEVER

John Berks

STATION OF THE YEAR

Winner: TUKS FM 107.2

Community

Winner: RADIO TYGERBERG

PBS

Winner: UMHLOBO WENENE FM

Commercial

Winner: TALK RADIO 702

GOODHOPE FM NEW DJ LINE-UP 2014

It’s that time of the year again where new voices are introduced to different time-slots in radio. Some stay on for decades while others move on to greener pastures. 

Goodhope FM recently released their line-up which came into effect on 31 March 2014. I must admit that there are younger voices, which in my opinion is good for bright stars growing in the industry.

I hope all of the dj’s excel and may they grow from strength to strength.

The brand new Good Hope FM on-air line-up will be effective from Monday, 31 March 2014.

Monday – Thursday

01:00 – 06:00     Automated (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

06:00 – 09:00     Good Hope FM Breakfast - Guy McDonald, Sandra Rosenberg

                        (News), Carl Wastie (Sport), Erin-Lee Saunders (Traffic)

09:00 – 12:00     The Nigel Pierce Show - Nigel Pierce, Sibs Matiyela (News)

12:00 – 15:00     Lunch on Mars – Stan Mars, Vania Cloete-Collison (News), Dalin

                       Oliver (Sport), Zaid Omar (Soccer 3-4-3 – Thursdays:  from 12:35 –

                      13:00)

15:00 – 18:00     The Ozone – Sean Loots, Leigh-Anne Williams (News), Eugene

                            Mpatheni (Sport), Geri Olwagen (Traffic)

18:00 – 20:00     Ayanda Tini Show – Ayanda Tini

20:00 – 23:00     The Ready D Show - Ready D

23:00 – 01:00     Luwayne Wonder

                          

Friday

01:00 – 06:00     Automated

06:00 – 09:00     Good Hope FM Breakfast - Guy McDonald, Sandra Rosenberg

                        (News), Carl Wastie (Sport), Erin-Lee Saunders (Traffic)

09:00 – 12:00     The Nigel Pierce Show - Nigel Pierce, Sibs Matiyela (News)

12:00 – 15:00     Lunch on Mars – Stan Mars, Vania Cloete-Collison (News), Dalin

                                                  Oliver (Sport)

15:00 – 18:00     The Ozone – Sean Loots, Leigh-Anne Williams (News), Eugene

                         Mpatheni (Sport), Geri Olwagen (Traffic)

18:00 – 22:00     Drs’ in the House – Dr Jules

22:00 – 02:00     Nightfunk – DJ Mixi

Saturday

02:00 – 06:00     Automated

06:00 – 09:00     Weekend Breakfast Show – EBI, Aimee McDonald (News),     

                           Lonwabo Mbadlanyana (Sport)

09:00 – 12:00     Good Hope FM Top 30 – Graeme White, Aimee McDonald

                           (News)

12:00 – 15:00     The Teen Show - Carl Wastie, Sibs Matiyela (News)

15:00 – 18:00     Freakin Weekend – DJ Loyd and TK, (News TBC)

18:00 – 22:00     Drs’ in the House – Dr Jules

22:00 – 02:00     The Godfather’s House - Dino Michael

Sunday

02:00 – 06:00     Campus DJ - Darryl WIlliams

06:00 – 09:00     Weekend Breakfast Show – EBI, Tamara Metrowich (News)

09:00 – 12:00     Mornings with Leigh-Anne – Leigh-Anne Williams, Tamara

                           Metrowich (News)

12:00 – 15:00     Sunday Lunch with Danilo – Danilo Acquisto, (News TBC)

15:00 – 18:00     DJ Loyd (News TBC)

18:00 – 22:00     Sunset Smoothie - Bradley Knight

22:00 – 02:00     DJ Mixi

 Goodhope FM

MTN Radio Awards Winners –2013

Excellence in radio was acknowledged and celebrated at the Sandton Convention Centre as the winners of the 2013 MTN Radio Awards were announced. This year’s awards programme, the fourth edition of this South African radio industry celebration, brought the who’s who of radio, including current stars and past legends, together to recognize and acknowledge the best radio work of the past year. 

The MTN Radio Awards, a Future Group event, promotes excellence in radio. Lance Rothschild, CEO of the MTN Radio Awards says: “The awards programme encourages all members of the industry to constantly strive for excellence in the quest to make more compelling and more appealing programming. This has the ultimate objective of maintaining radio’s leading position in the South African media spectrum.” 

“Radio has always been a medium close to our hearts,” says Serame Taukobong, Chief Marketing Officer of MTN South Africa. “It played an integral role in the launch of MTN and it continues to play a key role in our overall media mix by creating conversations, keeping our communities informed and aware of what is happening around the world. Our sponsorship of these awards affords us the opportunity to recognize, thank and publically acknowledge the professionals within the radio industry for doing excellent work.” 

Rich Mkhondo, Chairman of the MTN Radio Awards says: “The MTN Radio Awards once again attracted a record number of entries this year. The standard of entries was extremely pleasing and, I believe this indicates that the Awards are creating an increased focus on quality, thus improving the radio experience for the listeners. I am extremely proud of the achievements of the MTN Radio Awards and look forward to seeing these grow from strength-to-strength”

Here are the winners:

AFTERNOON DRIVE PRESENTER (GAUTRAIN)

CAMPUS

Winner:Nolz v d Merwe - TUKS FM

COMMUNITY

Winner: Siphila Ngomusa - Radio Khwezi

PBS

Winner: Ba2cada Leine - Lesedi FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner: David O'Sullivan - Talk Radio 702

AFTERNOON DRIVE SHOW (DORITOS)

CAMPUS

Winner: The Drive on MFM 92.6 - MFM 92.6

COMMUNITY

Winner: Vuurvas - Radio Tygerberg

PBS

Winner:S ibonakaliso - Ukhozi FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner:The Fresh Drive - 5FM

BREAKFAST PRESENTER (MCDONALDS)

CAMPUS

Winner:Alex Caige - TUKS FM

COMMUNITY

Winner:Makhosi Maphumulo - Radio Khwezi

PBS

Winner:Zaid Bhoola - Lotus FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner:Daron Mann - Algoa FM

BREAKFAST SHOW (CITY LODGE)

CAMPUS

Winner:Bang-Bang Breakfast - TUKS FM

COMMUNITY

Winner:Sabahul Muslim - Radio Islam

PBS

Winner:Vuka Msanzi - Ukhozi FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner: 180 with Bob - Kaya FM 95.9

BUSINESS AND FINANCE SHOW (BUSINESS CONNEXION)

Winner:The Money Show - Talk Radio 702 and 567 Cape Talk

COMMUNITY PRESENTER (MDDA)

Winner: Thabo Mdluli - Impact Radio 103FM

COMMUNITY PROJECT (UNITED STATIONS)

CAMPUS

Winner: Yes We Can - MFM 92.6

COMMUNITY

Winner: Five Cents Project - Radio Tygerberg

COMMERCIAL

Winner: Car Seats Campaign - 94.7 Highveld Stereo

CONTENT PRODUCER

COMMUNITY & CAMPUS

Winner: Yusuf Moosagie - Radio Islam

PBS

Winner: Keabetswe Essence Moumakwe - Motsweding FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner: Bruce Hong - 567 Cape Talk

DAYTIME SHOW (BP ULTIMATE)

CAMPUS

Winner: New Music Space - PUKFm 93.6

COMMUNITY

Winner: Sivubela Isizwe - Inanda 88.4fm

PBS

Winner: SJL Radio - Umhlobo Wenene FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner: The Workzone with Barney Simon - Jacaranda FM 94.2

DRAMA PROGRAMME

COMMUNITY

Winner: Lappiesmous - Radio Tygerberg

PBS

Winner: Mina ha Mina - Munghana Lonene FM

MUSIC SHOW

CAMPUS

Winner:Top 30 - James Nevin - TUKS FM

COMMUNITY

Winner: Ingcwenga Yokholo - Soshanguve Community Radio

PBS

Winner: Sigiya Ngengoma - Ukhozi FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner: Top 30 with Wayne Hart - Algoa FM

MY STATION - LISTENER'S CHOICE

MOST VOTES

Winner: Umhlobo Wenene FM

MOST LOYAL LISTENERS

Winner: Radio Pretoria

NEWS AND ACTUALITY PRESENTER

COMMUNITY AND CAMPUS

Winner: Nothile Zwane - Radio Khwezi

PBS

Winner: Ashraf Garda - SAfm

COMMERCIAL

Winner: John Perlman - Kaya FM 95.9

NEWS AND ACTUALITY PRODUCER

COMMUNITY AND CAMPUS

Winner: Percy Lamani - KQFM 97.0

PBS

Winner: Mia Malan and Darren Taylor - RSG

COMMERCIAL

Winner: Deryn Plutsick and Thabisile Mbete - Talk Radio 702

NEWS AND ACTUALITY SHOW

COMMUNITY

Winner: Sakha Isizwe - Radio Khwezi

PBS

Winner -Newsbreak - LOTUS FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner:METRO FM Talk - METRO FM

NEWS BULLETIN READER

CAMPUS

Winner: Sydney King - TUKS FM

COMMUNITY

Winner: Zithobile Mthandeki - Radio Zibonele 98.2 FM

PBS

Winner: Nokwazi Mbhele - Ukhozi FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner: Bobby Brown - 567 Cape Talk

NIGHT TIME SHOW

CAMPUS

Winner: The Solid State - TUKS FM

COMMUNITY

Winner: The Late Night Ride - Bay FM 107.9

PBS

Winner: One Night Stand With the King - Radio 2000

COMMERCIAL

Winner: Home with Mapaseka Mokwele - Kaya FM 95.9

ON-AIR PACKAGING

COMMUNITY & CAMPUS

Winner -Bok Radio 98.9FM

PBS

Winner: Munghana Lonene FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner: Good Hope FM

PROGRAMME INNOVATION

Winner: Ukhozi Meets Community Radio - Ukhozi FM

PROMOTIONS STUNT / EVENT (MANN MADE MEDIA)

COMMUNITY

Winner: Selwyn Segal Radiothon - 101.9 Chai FM

COMMERCIAL

Winner: Ushaka Marine World Treasure Hunt - East Coast Radio

RADIO DOCUMENTARY

Winner: Ubikhazi / Cattle Dowry - Ikwekwezi FM

SPORTS COMMENTATOR

Winner: Sabelo Zulu - Ligwalagwala FM

SPORTS SHOW (EXP)

COMMUNITY & CAMPUS

Winner: The Sports Network - UJFM 95.4

PBS

Winner: Sports Special - SAfm

COMMERCIAL

Winner: 083 Sports @ 6 - METRO FM

TRAFFIC PRESENTER (GAUTRAIN)

Winner: Jadene Tager - Talk Radio 702

WEEKEND RADIO SHOW

CAMPUS

Winner: Worship with David - PUKFm 93.6

COMMUNITY

Winner: CenterStage - Impact Radio 103FM

PBS

Winner: Intune SAfm

COMMERCIAL

Winner: 5FM Top 40

BRIGHT STARS CLUB (NAMPAK/BEVCAN)

Seema Diahnan East Coast Radio

Nick EfstathiouOFM

Tshepo MakhubelaVOW FM

Rayhaanah OmarRadio Islam

Nonala ToseUmhlobo Wenene FM

HALL OF FAME

Jeremy Mansfield - Retired Breakfast Show Host

Khotso Nkhatho - Executive Producer of Drama at Lesedi FM

David Ramekosi - Radio Pulpit Producer and Presenter

Terry Volkwyn - CEO Primedia Broadcasting

Safee Siddiqi  (posthumous) - Presenter on Lotus FM

Zwelakhe Sisulu  (posthumous) - Former CEO of the SABC

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Koos Radebe

STATION OF THE YEAR - CAMPUS

Winner - TUKS FM

STATION OF THE YEAR - COMMUNITY

Winner: Radio Khwezi

STATION OF THE YEAR - PBS

Winner: Ukhozi FM

STATION OF THE YEAR - COMMERCIAL

Winner: Kaya FM 95.9

Press release

Goodhope FM new DJ Line-Up April 2013

Radio broadcasting in the Mother City grew significantly in the last twelve months. Listeners are spoilt with choice for their listening pleasures.

Goodhope FM made some changes in their week and weekend line-up.

Here are the line-up as of  1 April 2013:

The brand new Good Hope FM on-air line-up, effective from 1 April 2013.


Monday – Thursday


01:00 – 06:00     Automated (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

01:00 – 04:00     Automated (Mondays and Wednesdays)

04:00 – 06:00     Selwyn Bartlett (Mondays and Wednesdays)

06:00 – 09:00     Good Hope FM Breakfast - Guy McDonald, Kim Cloete (News), Carl Wastie (Sport), Sibs Matiyela (Traffic)      

09:00 – 12:00     The Nigel Pierce Show - Nigel Pierce, Sandra Rosenberg (News)

12:00 – 15:00     Lunch on Mars – Stan Mars, Vania Cloete-Collison (News), Dalin Oliver (Sport), Zaid Omar (Ajax Action - Thursdays)         

15:00 – 18:00     The Ozone - Seano, Leigh-Anne Williams (News), Eugene Mpatheni (Sport), Geri Olwagen (Traffic)                  

18:00 – 20:00     Ayanda Tini Show – Ayanda Tini

20:00 – 23:00     The Ready D Show - Ready D

23:00 – 01:00     The Good Hope FM Mix Revolution

                           Monday - House with DJ Loyd

                           Tuesday – Electro with Mixi

                           Wednesday – Wednesday Night Hangout

                           Thursday – Hip Hop with DJ Eazy


Friday


01:00 – 04:00     Automated

04:00 – 06:00     Selwyn Bartlett

06:00 – 09:00     Good Hope FM Breakfast - Guy McDonald, Kim Cloete (News), Carl Wastie (Sport), Sibs Matiyela (Traffic)         

09:00 – 12:00     The Nigel Pierce Show - Nigel Pierce, Sandra Rosenberg (News)

12:00 – 15:00     Lunch on Mars – Stan Mars, Vania Cloete-Collison (News), Dalin Oliver (Sport)         

15:00 – 18:00     The Ozone - Seano, Leigh-Anne Williams (News), Eugene  Mpatheni (Sport), Geri Olwagen (Traffic)     

18:00 – 22:00     The 411 - Tyrone Paulsen

22:00 – 02:00     Nightfunk - Mixi

Saturday

02:00 – 06:00     Streets & NY’s - Nosipo Tisani

06:00 – 09:00     Weekend Breakfast Show – Nick Hamman, Aimee McDonald (News), Tammy B (Sport)                      

09:00 – 12:00     Good Hope FM Top 30 – Graeme White, Aimee McDonald  (News)              

12:00 – 15:00     The Teen Show - Carl Wastie, Sibs Matiyela (News)

15:00 – 18:00     Freakin Weekend – EBI, TK, DJ Loyd, Erin Li (News)

18:00 – 22:00     The 411 - Tyrone Paulsen

22:00 – 02:00     The Godfather’s House - Dino Michael


Sunday

02:00 – 06:00     Campus DJ

06:00 – 09:00     Weekend Breakfast Show – Nick Hamman, Aimee McDonald (News)                     

09:00 – 12:00     Ayanda Tini Show – Ayanda Tini, Aimee McDonald (News)

12:00 – 15:00     Sunday Lunch – Selwyn Bartlett, Erin Li (News)

15:00 – 18:00     Freakin Weekend – EBI, TK, DJ Loyd, Erin Li (News)

18:00 – 22:00     Sunset Smoothie - Bradley Knight

22:00 – 02:00     The Godfather’s House - Dino Michael 

More than just a media man, Kojo Bafoe

Being an editor for one of South Africa’s biggest magazine is not for everyone. Only best of the best enters that arena. Kojo Bafoe, editor of DESTINY Man magazine, writer, poet, entrepreneur and father of two is by far one of SA’s leading men in the media. He has a B. Commerce  (Major Economics, Marketing & Business Administration).

 

He took time off to interact with readers

He took time out of his busy schedule to interact with the readers and forum members of DESTINY Man. This was not what I had expected, I can’t talk for everyone but we expected a insightful business dialogue, a platform for readers to engage on what’s covered in the magazine and on the site. However it was that and so much more, Kojo spoke about his career, family, state affairs, leadership, parenthood and the dream he had to give up. 

This is what readers asked and without hesitation answered all questions. This is what he shared:

From some the tweets this morning it appears you have worked in several industries. Would you say the experience comes in handy in your current job?

Kojo: “Absolutely. I've worked across multiple industries and was always viewed as a 'jack of all trades, master of none.' My work at Destiny Man needs me to have a working understanding of a range of industries, sectors of society, etc and, with my 'eclectic' work background ... I am able to navigate the different spheres a bit easier.”

 Source: www.jozikids.co.za

Who is/was your mentor?

Kojo:“The various mentors I've had haven't necessarily been in the media, per se. I read a lot of biographies and am fortunate to be able to interact with an array of people and I try draw from all of them. I don't have formal mentors but people like Khanyi Dhlomo (the boss), Thebe Ikalafeng, etc have given me much, directly and indirectly.”

What’s your take on the Olympics?

Kojo: “I find the beauty of the Olympics is that it provides every country and capable individual the platform to do and achieve in their chosen space. These last Olympics were the first I've experienced through social media and it was great to see so much attention on them. I love the Olympics because I get to see so many different sports that I don't always get chance to follow regularly.”

Watching Usain Bolt do his thing, did that make you nostalgic for track?

Kojo: “This year was the first time it didn't hurt as much. When I was younger, it was always difficult to watch the athletics. Remembering the feeling on standing at top of track, looking down the lane, the world going silent but for the voice of the starter, etc. I'd be too old now anyway :). I am however in awe of athletes like Usain Bolt but I think it is also important to acknowledge that those who even make the heats are at the pinnacle.”

What advice would you give young entrepreneurs in the media industry?

Kojo: “It is same advice I'd give regardless of industry. Focus on what you do best, work hard on the fundamentals of what it is you are providing, and keep up with the industry.”

What's your take on Minister Manuel's parliamentary proposal for 2020? empowering the youth, eliminating poverty. Is it realistic?

Kojo: “Kuben Naidoo spoke at our recent Destiny Forum on the National Development Plan 2020 and, while a great deal of it is admirable and fundamental to the future of the country, I do think that citizens need to take the lead a lot more because the government is not going to be able to fix it all. The reality is that, the success of the Plan, is dependent on government actually being able to implement what's included.”

What is the importance of having a father/male figure?

Kojo: “The absent fathers one is a difficult one. I was brought up by my father. What I was taught is that it is part of what you do. Have a child, be a parent to them. I have been blessed with two children for whom I am responsible. My legacy will be the kind of foundation I create for them to pursue their dreams. My father has been a consistent and dominant feature in my life and I have learned much of what it is to be a human being, and a man, from him so I do think it is important to have people to guide, inspire you. I have benefitted from the wisdom of many men and women at various stages of my life ... some don't even know of this.”

You are one of the very few editors who actually write pieces in your magazine. What advice do you have for interns who got horrible bosses for editors?

Kojo: “The writing of pieces is very different from being a boss. Sometimes I think I am very distant from colleagues and interns because I write. The act for me is a very solo one. Horrible bosses are in general difficult to handle but the first question one should ask is why are you in that space. If you are an intern and looking to get an understanding of how things work then your focus should be on that. Any magazine is a high pressure, high stress space - particularly during deadline - which means there are times when there are no niceties.”

What book are you currently reading? What CD is playing in your car?

Kojo: “Music changes constantly. On way to work, I was listening to Marilyn Manson - Born Villian. Right now, listening to Wu Tang's Forever. Book. Just finished Hiding In Hip Hop by Terrance Dean. Re-reading Russell Simmons' Do You as well as a book called What Technology Wants.”

Will you be MC at the Russell Simmons DESTINY Forum?

Kojo: “At this stage, it looks like it will be that way. I generally host or speak at all of our Destiny Man events as well as occasional joint event, like the Power of 40 event we've been doing with Bisquit.”

How many languages can you speak? Favourite holiday destination?

Kojo: “Fluently, I speak English and Sesotho. My French and German are very bad. I'm not much of a holidayer but I do love Ghana, but that's also tied to it being my roots and not having lived there for most of my life. I went to Sweden last year and would love to go back with the family to go skiing.”

What was it like growing up?

Kojo: “Although I grew up in Lesotho, my father did do all he could to ensure we could all live comfortably. The idea of a cheeseboy is a very South African one and I don't really buy into it because my background very different.”

You speak very fondly of your father. Are you willing to share a little about your mom?

Kojo: “My mother died in a car accident when I was 14 months. With my grandmother and an uncle. I survived with my nanny. Been a long journey to make sense of that.”

Tell me about you brothers/sister, how many kids' were you?

Kojo: “I have two brothers and two sisters. I'm #2 after my sister.”

You sometimes refer to yourself as a retired poet. Can you ever retire from that calling?

Kojo: “It took me a long time to define myself as a poet and then was pursuing it as a career. I wrote, published, performed, etc. At some stage, I decided I wasn't going to focus on that as career and went into other areas. Just because someone can play an instrument doesn't make them a working musician unless they decide that is career. That's my approach to idea of poetry. Not about a calling.”

What does family mean to you?

Kojo: “Family is extremely important for me. It is the sanctuary from which you engage with the world. My home and my family are my centre, solid ground - even when there is drama.”

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