Rendani Nengovhela recently joined Makhado FM as a sports presenter and is full of enthusiasm for the challenges ahead.
He is a proud product of Mboswobeni Primary School, where he started his schooling. He matriculated at Makakavhale High and is currently a second-year student at Univen. He presents the sports show from Monday to Friday between 18:00 and 19:00.
His love for radio was rekindled when he visited the studios of campus radio station Univen FM. “I learnt a lot about working in radio. That was always my childhood dream,” he said. He was inspired by former radio presenters such as Phalaphala FM’s Thilivhali “Big T” Muavha.
Nengovhela admits that no journey is easy. “I always push myself to do my best, and I am not afraid to face new challenges. What I like about my radio show is that it is friendly, and we interact with listeners. One thing I’ve learned in radio journalism is that you must always be prepared to learn a thing or two in your interaction with the public,” he said.
He dreams of working for one of the SABC radio stations in the future or any of the big stations. “The responsibility of being a good presenter is immense as people look up to me. I have to be presentable and try my best to be a good role model,” he added.
His show, Sports Show, caters for all sporting codes, “with the aim to develop, educate, and entertain the listeners”. Soccer, rugby, cricket, and boxing receive a lot of coverage because of the interest from the listeners, giving Nengovhela an opportunity to interact with big names in sporting circles globally. His sharp questioning style, his love of entertaining the listeners, and his ever-ready laughter have launched him straight into the hearts of his audience.
