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Newzroom Afrika Launches First Nguni Language News Offering on DStv’s Mzansi Wethu

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02 February 2023
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Newzroom Afrika is bringing the latest news and weather information to Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163) with the launch of the first IsiZulu and IsiXhosa language news broadcasts: Izindaba Zethu/ Iindaba Zethu, from 27 February at 19:00 CAT.

IsiZulu anchor Thabile Mbhele is a multi-award-winning journalist, TV News anchor and a seasoned Senior Health Reporter, reporting in both English and IsiZulu. Thabile completed her Journalism Diploma and Bachelor of Technology degree at Durban University of Technology and is currently furthering her studies at Wits University.

Dicksy Mdlalose is an experienced weather presenter from Vryheid in KZN. He has more than 11 years’ experience presenting the weather for the public broadcaster and has an Associate’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Pretoria.

Sign Language Interpreter Khethukuthula Makoatsane is one of the country’s most experienced translators. Her passion has always been to be the bridge between the deaf and the hearing community. Khethukuthula has an honours degree in Language Practice from the University of Free State and is currently also employed as a Sign Language Interpreter with the University of the Witwatersrand within their Disability Rights Unit (DRU).