Why Radio?
I Grew up listening to radio with my grandma everyday, ever since that time Radio became my first love.
Which other radio stations have you worked for?
Imbokodo FM, that’s where I got my breakthrough.
Did you study radio?
I did a short course, but currently studying a full qualification part time in radio production.
Besides radio, what other projects are you currently busy or involved with?
I am a Training and projects management specialist, currently studying my Masters with UKZN majoring in Training and Development. Training is part of my life, a gap still exists between the poor, rich, rural and urban, so training has to be constantly introduced, upgraded to close this gap so that one day no place will be called a rural area.
Who is your South African Radio icon?
Eish there are many Radio guys I learn from, it will be unfair to my self to mention one.
Sphadadj Buthelezi. Picture source: Sent
What can we expect from you in the next five years?
In five years I should be in a step above the community radio station circle, a training and development company that will train all over KZN.
How often do you listen to other radio stations and which radio station do you usually listens to?
I listen to DYR 105.1 FM, I also listen to other stations to learn from different presenters.
What has working on radio has taught you?
Radio has taught me, Patience, communication and most importantly “not everyone is your friend “
What advice can you give to aspiring radio broadcasters?
Be patient, passion is the answer, keep on knocking with demos, work on your craft but most importantly respect yourself and treat yourself as a brand.
Catch Sphadadj Buthelezi every Sunday between 12h00 and 15h00 at DYR FM.
