Durban youth radio news reader Wandile aims high

DURBAN’S Wandile Mhlongo is making waves in the radio industry, aiming to get recognised by a national station.

Wandile is currently the breakfast show news reader at DYR 105.1FM (formerly Durban Youth Radio), alongside marketing manager and head of training, Kevin Minter-Brown.

Wandile said she was keen to get involved in radio as she wanted to learn the industry and was interested in what makes it work.

“I have always been interested in the news. I read a lot of books and like to be up to date with what is happening, so reading the news was something that I was aiming to do,” she said.

Wandile approached DYR, which is renowned in Durban for training people keen on working in the industry.

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“I approached management on 23 August last year, and was given the privilege of working as show anchor for the noon to 3pm slot. I also worked, so I needed a time I could work around. I enjoyed it from the start and I like how I have grown every day and am mastering the craft,” she said.

Wandile said DYR was definitely the station which could equip her and grow her.

“I have energy and hunger and working here has had a positive impact on my craft. I see myself growing in the radio industry and I would love to move on to a national station. You can make a positive impact on people through radio, and I aim to encourage the youth in townships,” she said, adding that knowledge comes through technology, education and innovation.

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