Phemelo Ngcobo Director : Media

 

With over 20 years in the entertainment and media industry, Phemelo began her career at Metro FM, where she was a newsreader and Saturday afternoon presenter. Phemelo achieved star status when she acted as Khensani Moroka on the popular SABC 1 soapie, Generations.

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Following a brief hiatus, Phemelo returned to radio at Talk Radio 702, where she carved her career as a content producer for lifestyle and business shows.  She then went on to host weekend breakfast at the talk radio station, where she grew her timeslot’s audience figures substantially.

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Before joining Kaya 959, where she currently hosts Point of View (POV) with Phemelo Motene, every Monday to Thursday between 8 and 10 pm, she made a pitstop at SAFM, where she presented the lunchtime show.

 

She has been lauded by icons such Dr. John Kani, Sam Nhlengethwa  and William Kentridge for her engaging, well-researched interviewing skills. “Best interview in years if not ever.” Prof Zakes Mda (SA Book Fair 2018).