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  Sonke Mazibuko (28) has just released a hit song Angikhathali. Sonke was part of season 9 (2013) Idols and made it to the top 3. "Sonke's single was released on the 7th of August 2020." Image courtesy of Sonke Mazibuko Sonke says he took a risk by entering Idols competition and didn’t know he would make it that far in the competition. “I took a risk and I sang Michael Buble’s song home and I got three yes’s and one no and from there I just took it off and I told myself it now do or die.” Says Sonke He didn’t know that he would make it that far, but he learnt a lot with regards to the music industry. "Sonke Mazibuko on Season 9 Idols in 2013." Image courtesy of Sonke Mazibuko Being voted out on Idols, Sonke didn’t have any plans but he took every gig that came his way as he now had great exposure. “My song was inspired by love, because I am all about love, wherever I go I spread love and I will be doing more of love singles.” Says Sonke With the strict

"Hope Motau at Thobela FM studio." Image courtesy of Hope Motau Ngwanamakwa Koketšo Hope Motau of Thobela FM once had an interview with #Insight on his days working for TUT’S Department of Journalism as a TV student assistant and as a freelancer for Talk Radio 702’s Eyewitness News for close to two years. The Ga-Mathabatha (Limpopo) born radio host Motau says “I have always been passionate about radio and journalism and my journey started back in 2010 when I studied Versatile Broadcasting, continued to do a National Diploma in Journalism and a B-Tech in Journalism from TUT.” On his journey working as a freelancer for Radio 702’s Eyewitness News he was working there as a journalist covering stories for both radio and online platforms, and that how he got an opportunity to work for SABC’s Thobela FM. "Motau back in the days as a freelancer at Radio 702." Image courtesy of Hope Motau Motau says “In 2018 Thobela FM advertised posts for new presenters and producers, I we

Insight recently had a chat with communications officer of Black Child Foundation Thamsanqa Ngubeni. The foundation is based in Newcastle KwaZulu Natal. A project that was formulated by Sicelo Ndwandwe in 2017 and he is also the chairperson of the foundation. Ndwandwe decided to look for people who are making a difference in the community of Newcastle and he started off with a team of ten members but now they are currently six as others decided to pursue other business interests. "The BCF Members, from front Zamayengwayo Magwaza, Sicelo Ndwandwe & Nomfundo Mazibuko. Back row Thamsanqa Ngubeni, Thabo Madi & Sifiso Buthelezi." Image by: BCF The foundation has been in existence for three years and it is a non-funded organisation as they don’t have main sponsors but rely on local business people for assistance when they have a certain project to pursue. Ngubeni says “The foundation comprises of different projects such as the Kasi2Kasi colour run as their healthy lifes