Hlasela TV’s beauty and brains

February 3, 2012 | Filed underPopular News,Previous news | Posted by editor
Hlasela TV is fast becoming the voice for the two million residents of the Free State.
As part of Operation Hlasela, communities across the province are well-informed about the latest provincial government’s events, programmes, and projects taking place in the province through Hlasela News and
Hlasela TV.
Hlasela News is distributed throughout the province as an insert in mainstream newspapers, while television sets tuned to Hlasela TV are installed at clinics, schools, hospitals, and other key buildings to broadcast government’s achievements.
The Weekly spoke to three leading ladies from Hlasela TV.
Nthabiseng Diphoko is a 23-year-old presenter from Bloemfontein who recently joined the team. She spent most of last year training to be a presenter and is now travelling all around the province covering events and telling people’s stories.
Diphoko believes presenting is a complex skill that requires one’s undivided attention.
“Being a presenter is very challenging but fun. You need to think on your feet, be fluent, and audible when you read and speak. You must also always look presentable and be very original. I am still on a learning curve and I am absorbing every lesson like a sponge at
the moment.”
According to Diphoko, she is astounded by the breathtaking scenery of the province.
“There are many iconic spots in the province. The magnificent view of Bloemfontein from Naval Hill and places like Clarens make for a breathtaking sight no matter how many times you see it.”
Diphoko plans to grow with Hlasela TV through working hard in providing quality visual content.
Her colleague Winni-fred Khoali is a 27-year-old production coordinator for Hlasela TV. She hails from Virginia in the Northern Free State.
Khoali is in charge of all the administrative duties for the team. She is the captain of the Hlasela TV ship.
“I am in charge of organising events, accommodation for the team, scripting briefs, translating, and editing subtitles. I enjoy what I do. It’s a fun job that requires really good people skills”
Khoali firmly believes in the potential of women in the media industry.
“Young girls in the media industry need to start working harder than their male counterparts. There are still so many opportunities out there for females in the industry. We just need to work hard and support each other.”
Khoali said she has aspirations of contributing her skills to the ever-growing media industry.
“I would like to own my own media company someday. I really feel that there are still some unexplored grounds in the media industry.”
Sheila Glodinah Mazibuko, a 29-year-old presenter from Intabazwe in Harrismith has been presenting for almost a year now. She said she is happy to have found her passion.
“I must say it has been a life-changing experience for me. This job has revived my love for TV. I love and look forward to waking up and going to the studio everyday.”
As a presenter, Mazibuko feels there are certain skills one must master in order to excel in the field.
“The obvious one will have to be self-confidence. And, of course, a clear voice. Interpersonal skills also form part of the requirements. In most cases, the presenter must also have the knowledge of the programme you are presenting, television terminology, and the operating procedures. However, it is also important for a presenter to have the ability to work calmly under
stressful situations.”
Mazibuko added that she has big dreams she still wishes to pursue.
She believes using presenting as her stepping stone, the sky is
the limit. “I plan to further my studies and do my MBA marketing.”
The women of Hlasela TV are all enthusiastic about the year ahead and are looking forward to covering the biggest stories in the province this year. – Images by HM Productions, Thankiso Khumalo
Passion for presenting … Sheila Glodinah Mazibuko from Harrismith has been presenting for almost a year now.

Captain of ship … Winni-fred Khoali is production coordinator of the successful Hlasela TV team.
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