Mabocha's podcast launched on Friday, where she debuted with a candid conversation with musician Msaki.
As far as the first few weeks are concerned, broadcaster Relebogile Mabotja seems to have had a great first week of October.
This comes as her company was announced as the production company for this year's South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) and the launch of a podcast. lelebogire maboja Podcast.
Saftas
“I've been offering to work with Saftas since 2013, before I became an executive producer and before I joined Black Swan Media. I tried for years but never got the gig.” declared the 702 radio personality.
Black Swan Media, led by Maboja and Bruce Townsend, was appointed as the production company for Saftas18 through a competitive bidding process.
Black Swan Media brings Saftas’ vision to life in line with the theme. Getting back to basics and celebrating South Africa's golden story.
“After 11 years, it has finally been completed!Last year, we were the first company to win Safta, so it is a great opportunity for us to produce it for the first time this year, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy and the 18th anniversary of Safta. It’s especially special,” Maboja said.
“We are very excited to work on an industry event that brings together our colleagues and celebrates them and all their work, under the leadership of the team at NFVF and our amazing partners at SABC and Multichoice.”
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture, announced a number of nominees for this year's Safta a month ago.
This year, Saftas introduced five new categories, including Best Visual Effects (VFX) (original song for television or film or a telenovela);
Leading the pack this year is Tsedza Pictures, with 29 nominations for: outlaw and rivereach received 11 nominations, Gukebela: Empire We received three nominations, to name a few.
Also read: “This is a great testament” – Dante Poole on his first Safta Award nomination
good conversationalist
Mabocha's podcast launched on Friday, where she debuted with a candid conversation with musician Msaki.
The station has built a reputation for being attentive while giving in-depth interviews to its guests.
One example is when Maboja had singer Lila as a guest on his radio show last year, which was Lila's first interview since her stroke.
The broadcaster wisely included a disclaimer to stir viewers' emotions, explaining that Lila had suffered a stroke and had to relearn how to speak because the stroke left her with a speech impediment.
“We will continue to work in this area patiently, kindly, lovingly and collaboratively,” Maboja said.
In the first episode of lelebogire maboja She begins the show by explaining herself and her interview style.
“Those who know me and my work know that I am a conversationalist, as I call myself. But I enjoy having rich and meaningful conversations with a variety of people from all walks of life. I really enjoy doing it.”
Read now: 702's Relebogile Mabotja proves conversation is her niche
