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Mmanakedi Kekana
Editor of TimesLIVE's entertainment section (TshisaLIVE), Sunday Times journalist and content creator at Arena Holdings.
Mainly entertainment, but able to write for different beats.
I write for TimesLive, Sowetan and SowetanLive, Sunday Times and all other publications under Tiso Black Star.
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Show profile Hide profileArena Holdings: Editor
In this position, I manage the specialist entertainment team, TshisaLIVE, curating and producing original and relevant daily entertainment content for all Arena Holdings websites that is designed to attract readers and give them on the pulse coverage of what's hot in the world of Mzansi's celebs.
Duration: From June 2021 to date
Arena Holdings: Journalist
Through this platform I am an online journalist, capable of producing media content through the use of various multimedia platforms, particularly focused on the beat of entertainment. I also write analytical pieces across different beats for all Arena Holdings publishing online and print platforms.
Duration: From Feb 2017 to May 2021
Independent Media: Journalist
Through this platform I was a mobile journalist, capable of producing media content through the use of various devices to present text, graphics, video, animation and sound in an integrated way, across different beats.
Duration: From Nov 2015 to Jan 2017
Tswelopele Youth Empowerment (NGO): Media Strategist
Tswelopele Youth Empowerment is a registered non-profit organisation formed by the youth of Bakenberg. Its vision is to create a community where information about diverse career opportunities is available to learners and provide these learners with access to mentors in their desired fields of study.
Duration: From Jan 2013 to Jan 2016
Other experience:
I have experience as a radio show producer; having produced the award-winning Wings Of Love show (9pm to 12am) at community radio station Radio Turf. In my position as Fashion Editor, I managed the entertainment and lifestyle page in the University Of Limpopo's KeYaka magazine. I was also a tutor for the Public relations (PR) module at the University of Johannesburg Bunting Campus.
Arena Holdings: Editor
In this position, I manage the specialist entertainment team, TshisaLIVE, curating and producing original and relevant daily entertainment content for all Arena Holdings websites that is designed to attract readers and give them on the pulse coverage of what's hot in the world of Mzansi's celebs.
Duration: From June 2021 to date
Arena Holdings: Journalist
Through this platform I am an online journalist, capable of producing media content through the use of various multimedia platforms, particularly focused on the beat of entertainment. I also write analytical pieces across different beats for all Arena Holdings publishing online and print platforms.
Duration: From Feb 2017 to May 2021
Independent Media: Journalist
Through this platform I was a mobile journalist, capable of producing media content through the use of various devices to present text, graphics, video, animation and sound in an integrated way, across different beats.
Duration: From Nov 2015 to Jan 2017
Tswelopele Youth Empowerment (NGO): Media Strategist
Tswelopele Youth Empowerment is a registered non-profit organisation formed by the youth of Bakenberg. Its vision is to create a community where information about diverse career opportunities is available to learners and provide these learners with access to mentors in their desired fields of study.
Duration: From Jan 2013 to Jan 2016
Other experience:
I have experience as a radio show producer; having produced the award-winning Wings Of Love show (9pm to 12am) at community radio station Radio Turf. In my position as Fashion Editor, I managed the entertainment and lifestyle page in the University Of Limpopo's KeYaka magazine. I was also a tutor for the Public relations (PR) module at the University of Johannesburg Bunting Campus.
