Team Vuvu 2022

My name is Busisiwe Mdluli and I am 22 years of age. I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. 

I believe in being a voice for the voiceless and being a leader who has integrity. I am also an advocate for the importance of mental health, as one’s mental health is crucial to their livelihood. I am one who is enthusiastic, kind, generous and outspoken. I believe that individuals should chase after their dreams and be true to themselves. I have a great passion for Journalism as I participated in public speaking for five years and I am interested in informing individuals about the world that they live in, and holding political leaders accountable.

My name is Mpho Hlakudi, and I am 26 years old. I completed my Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree in Media Studies at the University of Limpopo in 2020, with a major in Media Studies.

I was born and raised in Mohlaletse, Limpopo. I love reading, hiking, horse riding, and my favourite TV series is The Blacklist. A quote I live by: “Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter,” a Zimbabwean proverb.

From the dusty streets of Soshanguve in Pretoria, Keamogetswe has always been driven by an inquisitive force and deep passion for storytelling. Growing up, if she wasn’t annoyingly asking questions, she was eavesdropping and sharing people’s stories with anyone who cared enough to listen. Although this got her into trouble, she grew to realise that there was more to it than just being a nosy child.  

With her journey into journalism having had started as soon as her matric year, Keamogetswe now plans to hone her skills, mould her craft and soar in changing the world by informing, educating and imparting knowledge to anyone whose interest she piques. More than anything, the 22-year-old lover of travel aspires to uncover and tell stories of ordinary people facing injustices as well as those who have conquered the odds in and beyond the South African borders.

My name is Malaika Ditabo, and I am 21 years old. I recently completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies and International Relations.  

If I were to describe myself, I would say I am kind, honest, witty and a smart worker.  My passion for writing stems from my interest and curiosity of those around me. The ability to express and write about others in a concise manner is a skill not many possess and a talent that is worth sharing.

Discourse will forever circulate and exist, and as an aspiring author and journalist, the ability and power to share people’s stories is a responsibility I look forward to bearing. Words are powerful and when used correctly it can impact many.

I have an economist’s mind and a journalist’s heart. 

I am both analytical and creative having completed an undergraduate BCom (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) degree, which equipped me with the ability to reason and question the status quo. I have always enjoyed writing. This passion was nurtured by growing up in a family of avid news-readers and has led me to study an honours degree in journalism. 

Muhammad Ali said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” I believe that serving others makes life all the more worth living. I am a strong advocate for fairness and my goal, as an aspiring journalist, is to make a difference through my writing. 

My name is Tylin Moodley, and I am 23 years old. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of the Witwatersrand majoring in English and Media Studies. I am a creative person with a love for travel and sport. My passion for sport has led me to pursue a degree in journalism at the University of the Witwatersrand. 

I strongly believe that the sharing of news and information have the ability to connect people around the world. By completing my Honours in Journalism, I cannot only pursue a career in sport, but also become a part of this phenomenon that connects people around the world through information and writing.