RISE fm presenter encourages others to take centre stage in the communities of Mpumalanga
Presenter Kede Mkhabela is one of the nominees in the Sunrise Excellence Awards for her initiative community-driven initiative to help people who suffer from drug abuse.
Women are quickly taking centre stage and making their voices heard. One notable woman making all the difference in the community is the RISE fm presenter, Kede Mkhabela. For her community development programmes, Mkhabela has earned herself a spot in this year’s annual Sunrise Excellence Awards.
She was nominated in the Community Builder of the Year category.
She was also nominated in the Media Personality of the Year category in the same awards.
“I believe it is now time for women to not only shine, but to play a meaningful role in society. I am glad that my contributions to make a change in our communities are being recognised and celebrated by others,” said
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Speaking to Lowvelder Express, as the country celebrates Women’s Month, Mkhabela said more women need to rise up and be the change they want to see in their respective communities.
“The times have changed. We are no longer living in an era where women’s contributions were only in the kitchen and raising kids. Women are builders of every nation, and given the platform, I am sure they can excel. If we are to make our voices heard and help build this country for our children and the next generation, women need to rise up and start playing their role and add value to society,” she said.
Mkhabela hosts several community-driven programmes to keep the youth away from the dangers and temptations of drugs and substance abuse, while at the same time keeping them entertained.
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She currently hosts her show on one of Mpumalanga’s hottest radio stations, RISE fm.
“It take inspiration from all the women who marched in 1956 when it wasn’t fashionable to do so, but they did so for what they believed in. They achieved their goal simply because they were united in one voice. And what is destroying us is that women of today are suffering from a ‘pull me down’ syndrome. We don’t support one another or work as a team like the women of 1956. I am certain that if we can work as a team and support one another, this province and country will be even greater than it is currently,” said Mkhabela.
To vote for her in the upcoming awards, simply SMS ABMF148 and ABMF167 to 40439.
