#BonganiMavusotv

Born on September 29, 1976, Bongani Mavuso is a Moderator/ Facilitator/ Radio Senior Producer/ Presenter (Ukhozi FM), Entrepreneur and Poet. In 1996, he went to the University of Zululand where he studied and completed a three-year degree: Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Information and Technology. He then registered for a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree (Honours) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College).
BOOKS PUBLISHED
• Inhlansi (2006)
• Inxeba Lembongi (Editor: 2007)
• Izintombi Zengcugce (Editor: 2008, prescribed at UNISA)
• Isivivane Sokusa (Contributor: 2007)
• Iklwa (2008)
• Zibuyela Ezimpandeni (Editor: 2009)
• Inkasa Yenjula (2011)
• Ikloba (2013)
• Izimbali Zemfolozi (2015)
• Amanoni AsoThukela (2016)
• Izimbali ZasoThukela (2016)
• The Undying Spirit of a Dead Man (2018)
In 2008, he was invited by the South African Embassy in the Netherlands to present a paper on the role of poetry in promoting South Africa’s heritage. He also presented a paper at the International Summit on Traditional Leadership at the ICC, Durban (2008).
FOUNDER/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF A HOLDING COMPANY
• KaMavuso Group (Pty) Ltd (Est. 2017)
BOARD MEMBER
• National Arts Council (2017 - 2020)
• Gcinamasiko Heritage Trust (2015)
• IsiZulu National Language Body (Advisory Committee Member: 2016)
FACILITATION
• Asset Management Summit - South African Local Government Association (SALGA): 2018 Reference: SALGA Provincial Executive Officer Mr Sabelo Gwala 0718822774
• Radical Economic Transformation Conference and Expo - Federation for Radical Economic Transformation (FFRET) - Reference: FFRET Reference - Spokesperson Robert Ndlela 0737355907: 2018
• Cemetries and Disaster Management Summit - South African Local Government Association (SALGA): 2017
• SADTU Provincial Congress - South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU): 2017
Reference: KZN SADTU Secretary Nomarashia Caluza 082 6117027
• Official Launch of Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality in Bulwer: 2017 - Reference: Municipal Manager Mr Vezi: 0739766682
• KZN Arts Showcase - The Playhouse Company: 2017 - Reference: CEO Linda Bukhosini 0837887902
• Heritage Summit - University of South Africa - Durban: 2017
Reference: SRC Executive Member Thulani Mkhize - 0717609627
• Valingozi Community Dialogue - eDumbe Local Municipality: 2016 - Reference: Mayor Siyabonga Kunene 0836673070
• Finance Summit - Chartered Institute of Governance Finance, Audit & Risk Officers 2017 - Reference: CIGFARO KZN Chairperson Mr Ngcobo 0605713332
• Youth Business Summit - Progressive Youth in Business, Richards Bay 2017 - Reference: Buhle Mkhwanazi 0735254949
• Social Cohesion Conference - eThekwini Municipality 2016
Reference: Parks & Recreation Head Thembinkosi Ngcobo 0787001352
• South African Book Week Launch, Library Association of South Africa: 2016 - Reference LIASA President Mandla Ntombela: 0834784626
• Launch of Truman Magubane Foundation, addressed by former President Kgalema Mothlante: 2016
Reference Msunduzi Municipality Mayor Themba Njilo 0829549241
• Investment Summit - Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal: 2015
Reference KZN Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs - Former Spokesperson Bheko Madlala: 0828081984
HONORARY AWARDS
• Indondo Community Development Award (2013)
• South African Traditional Music Awards: SATMA (Nominated in 2013)
• Zululand Mayorial Award: (Zululand District Municipality: 2013)
• MTN Radio Awards: (Nominated, 2013 & 2014)
• KZN Financial Literacy Association: Finance Literacy Award (2015)
• South African Traditional Music Awards (Nominated, 2017)
Literary Journalism Award: South African Literary Awards (Winner: 2020)
DEGREES
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Information and Technology University of Zululand (1998)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours (2006, Only studied first year: part-time) - University of KwaZulu-Natal (2006)
RADIO BROADCASTER
• Tembisa Info Radio (1999 - 2000)
• Alex Fm (2001 - 2003)
• Ukhozi Fm (2004 - present)
CERTIFICATES
• Institute for the Advancement of Journalism: Copyright Law (2012)
• MAPPPSETA: The Business of Music Course (2002)
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
• @Bongani76Mavuso (twitter)
• Bongani Mavuso (Facebook)
• Instagram (Bongani__Mavuso)

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