Malwandla Hlekane
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| Malwandla Hlekane | |
|---|---|
 Malwandla Hlekane at Soweto TV.jpg | |
| Born | Benoni |
| 🏳️ Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Mawi, The Sports Don |
| 🏫 Education | University of Johannesburg |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Television | Soweto TV (Dlala Mzansi), Supersport (Polo In Africa) |
| 🌐 Website | www.malwandlahlekane.co.za |
Malwandla Hlekane (born April 22, 1994) is an award-winning South African sportscaster and football manager.[1] He is known for presenting on and co-producing the award winning Dlala Mzansi at Soweto TV[2] and for being a top 3 contestant on SABC 3 hit reality-tv show, The Longest Date.[3][4] Hlekane is multi-medium creative who has published music and written pieces.[5][6][7]
Background and Education[edit]
Malwandla Hlekane has a Bachelor of Arts degree in sports communication from the University of Johannesburg.[8]
Career[edit]
Malwandla Hlekane started his career at UJFM. [9] He coached in Bremen, Germany as a sports manager at Sportgarten e.V[10].
Hlekane is celebrated for his sports presenting and producer role at Soweto TV for the show Dlala Mzansi co-produced with Mbali Sigidi and Vuyo Macoba[10][11]
In November 2020, Hlekane became a professional Teqball player.[12]
In 2021, he became the voice of Polo In Africa on Supersport and continuing as a radio presenter on Siloam Live. He also periodically written for Durban-based publication Sibizi News.[13] He gained national attention when he competed on the hit reality show The Longest Date on SABC 3[14] and ranked in the Top 3 with his partner.[15][16]
Awards[edit]
- Gauteng Sports Awards 2018 - Community Channel Of The Year
- Gauteng Sports Awards 2018 - Sports Programme Of The Year
- South African Football Association ELFA U12 League Winner (2018)
- South African Football Association ELFA U12 Cup Winner (2018)
Business Interests[edit]
Malwandla Hlekane is a business entrepreneur in the technology sector and is currently the founder of Even Playground.[1] He is also sited to be involved in the pharmacy and medical retail industry[17]
Books and Music Publications[edit]
Malwandla Hlekane published his first book, A gift from Mommy and Daddy: The greatest present parents gave their child[18][19], across digital platforms on December 22, 2020.
He is featured in a second book by Gcinuhlanga Dibi as part of a collaborative Connect The Dot Africa project called Art Directed By The Heart.[20][21]
Malwandla Hlekane published his first EP, Put It To Bed in 2021 through record label Alpha Appeal.[22]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Exclusive: Meet the CEO and Founder of Even Playground, Malwandla Hlekane. - Africa Talks Business". 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ Mabotha, Vicky (11 September 2018). "Soweto TV shines at Gauteng Sports Awards". Soweto Urban. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ↑ "Hott pics! Match up the singles on The Longest Date 2". TVSA. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ Adeaga, Favour (21 July 2021). "SABC The Longest Date 2: application, contestants, award, seasons". Briefly. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "Spotify Verified Artist". Spotify. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "Malwandla Hlekane on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "Malwandla Hlekane: books, biography, latest update". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "UJ Graduation" (PDF). University of Johannesburg. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ↑ Sun Reporter (10 September 2017). "Gauteng Sports Awards Finalist Announced". Daily Sun. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Real, Hemma (25 July 2020). "Meet Malwandla Hlekane, South African Sportscaster And Fitness/Fashion Model". BSC Naija. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ↑ Ntuli, Madoda (6 August 2018). "Gauteng Sport Awards 2018 Finalist Announced". Ozi Africa. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ↑ "Malwandla Luvuyo Hlekane". Ranked ID. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ↑ Mathebula, Bandile (29 August 2020). "About Us". Sibizi News. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ↑ "The Longest Date". SABC 3. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "The Longest Date Contestants - Behind The Mic". Vision View Sports and Entertainment Network. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "TV with Thinus: The second season of The Longest Date on S3 with 16 new contestants are about finding love in unlikely - and dangerous - places". TV with Thinus. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ Sibeko, Ntombikayise (1 October 2019). "Reiger Park community forum aims to uplift their community". Boksburg Advertiser. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ↑ Hlekane, Malwandla (2020). A gift from Mommy and Daddy: The greatest gift parents gave their child. PumJo Holdings. ISBN 979-8585474507. Search this book on
- ↑ "A gift from Mommy and Daddy Paperback – Large Print". Amazon.com. 22 December 2020.
- ↑ Hlekane, Malwandla (2020). Art Directed By The Heart. South Africa: Pretean Pty Ltd | Connect The Dots Africa. ISBN 979-8-587806-33-7. Search this book on
- ↑ Hlekane, Malwandla; Dibi, Gcinuhlanga; Dibi, Oarona (2020-12-29). Art Directed By The Heart. Samukelo Mbilini, Kamo Moremi (1st ed.). Pretean Pty Ltd | Connect The Dots Africa. Search this book on
- ↑ Put It to Bed by Malwandla Hlekane, 2021-01-01, retrieved 2023-03-09
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