Dadero Communications and Concepts

 The sensational and vibrant persona of Mapaseka Mokwele is no stranger to the media industry and now she brings her considerable talent to Kaya FM – with a daily talk & current affairs show – Home. Mapaseka has also become a popular choice for hosting and compeering prestigious events in both the private sector and government. Amongst these include the international launch of the channel SABC NEWS International, the Inauguration of Gauteng Premier Paul Mashatile, The Community Builder of the Year Awards, to name a few. A true role model and all around renaissance woman, Mapaseka Mokwele is poised for further success as she brings her exceptional talents home. 

 Award winning journalist Tembisa Marele is an independent media consultant who assists companies with their communication and media strategies. Tembisa is a sought after media trainer, MC, facilitator, and conference speaker, having done high-level work for organizations like the World Bank, OXFAM, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and many others.

She has a wealth of experience in the media industry in print, radio, and television, and currently anchors the popular current affairs programme, Interface, on SABC 3. Among her awards, Tembisa is a former recipient of the coveted Rising Star award in the Women in the Media Awards, for her contribution to the South African media landscape. As a former Senior Financial Journalist, anchor of SABC business news (SABC 3), and host of Asikhulume/let’s talk on SABC 1, Tembisa has interview presidents, ministers, and captains of industry. She has also hosted special broadcasts of major events in South Africa (e.g. the opening of parliament, the Minister of Finance’s tabling of the budget in parliament, visits of heads of state, major conferences, international business deals, etc.). Tembisa holds a Masters’ degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Milpark business School, a BA Hons in media studies from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, and a Diploma in Radio and TV production from the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa.

Max Moyo is a world-renowned public speaker, wealth creation expert and human transformation coach who blends his vast experience in the financial services industry with an affinity for inspiring people and galvanizing them into positive, life-changing action – be it in the workplace, in the domestic sphere or in any other professional, informal or social grouping. He has been Keynote speaker in Africa, Canada, India, The Middle East and The United States.

Whether as a speaker or master of ceremonies, Max draws on traditional African belief and knowledge systems to make his self-empowerment messages not only evocative, but also easy to digest and relate to. In doing so, he touches on lessons learned through his varied life experiences – from the village to the boardroom, from the cattle pasture to the sales pitch.

With his easy-going, conversational and humorous approach, he establishes an instant rapport with audiences from different backgrounds, challenging them and providing food for thought while being witty and entertaining. His manner of communicating is as accessible and effective as his message, and he is equally at home addressing a seminar of blue-chip executives as he is chatting to a group of domestic workers at a township community centre. Max has a passionate and animated delivery style that never fails to ignite a transformative fire in any listener’s belly. His words are a riveting, powerful rallying call to personal action.

Revered as the man with the magic behind the microphone, Thabo “T” Mokwele has been blessed with Business Acumen to admire, a Philanthropic persuasion and the glorious Gift of the Gab.

With a successful career following his passionate penchant for Radio, Thabo, or T-Bose as he is affectionately known, has been in the Commercial Broadcasting Business since 1997, and has explored an array of avenues on the Airwaves. He started out at YFM , and two years later, he became the best Wake Up call, with his Breakfast Show on Metro FM. This is a Personality who has contributed greatly to redefining Radio in South Africa, across a spectrum of Stations. T-Bose traded in being the Early Bird, and instead became the Night Owl, keeping Listeners company on the Late Show. 

In 2006, T-Bose joined Kaya FM, and currently boasts “The Best T in the City,” with his weekly Show of the same name. He is the Founder of Friends of T-Bose Education Foundation (FOTEF), an Organisation that has tasked itself with funding Tertiary Education for Students from Rural and impoverished Backgrounds; as well as building and equipping Learning Facilities such as Laboratories and Libraries in Rural Communities. T-Bose is a very passionate speaker and practitioner of the application of Knowledge, especially in the areas of Change Management, Organisational Development, Leadership Governance and General Management; Marketing Strategies and Business Development, Entrepreneurship and Youth Development. 

At a tender age of 11 months, Itumeleng was involved in a fire accident which left her severely burnt and as a result, she lost her right arm and four fingers on the left hand. To her, this was but a minor hurdle to jump over for this strong minded young woman. Itumeleng is the current producer of the biggest radio show in South Africa for SABC’s Metro FM called “The Sound Revival” with world renowned DJ Sbu. She is also the current producer of Thami Ngubeni’s gospel show on Metro FM called “The Sacred Space”. Despite all the success she has realized in the media industry, she continues to pursue her passion of public speaking and motivating communities from all walks of life with her inspirational word of mouth. Her long term experience as Project Manager for the Sibusiso Leope Education Foundation has successfully lead to Itumeleng’s latest project termed “Dove Self Esteem Campaign”, which takes her to all corners of our beloved country to meet and help instill self esteem in young school learners by way of workshops and interactive activities.

Andy Kawa is founder and chairman of the Kwanele-Enuf Foundation, a campaign against sexual abuse and violence. She is chairman of Interwaste Holdings and Chuma Holdings. She also serves on the boards of the Anglovaal Industries and Aquarius Platinum Mining. Kawa is a Rotarian and a fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative SA and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. In 2013 she was selected by BBC as one of 100 women making an impact for women in their countries. She participated in the BBC100Women.

One of the sought after MCs; Andile Masuku is a force to be reckoned with.  She aims to play a leading role in a challenging responsibility within the private and environmental sector and sever Weather Management and Monitoring, in a manner that will enable her to positively contribute to the farming community, human development, environmental sustainability, while contributing to enhanced appreciation of meteorology across all spheres of society.