Go out and volunteer to boost your career!

Waking up with an energy is what every human being seek every morning. Sello Machete is here to ensure your day starts with a kick! A 31 year old born from Tzaneen, Relela Village in Limpopo Province – South Africa is what every radio fan needs. Presenting a breakfast show on Gateway FM is not an easy job.

“I feel honoured to be on this wonderful platform, I was born in the villages like any kid who have a dream of being someone important to the community. Media is what I love most and if I had to be given an opportunity to be a soccer presenter, I will gel because sport is my passion. I was on social media then saw a post where Gateway FM was looking for new presenters then took my chances. Later on I was given one of the most difficult show in the radio industry – A Morning Breakfast Show”, said Sello.

Sebata, as popularly known, enjoys reading books and hiking on his free time. “Media needs someone who is creative and have ability to engage with the listeners. I will forever be grateful to Mr R R Ramoba – my former high school teacher – who once gave me an opportunity to present at GTFM (Greater Tzaneen FM) in Tzaneen. I learned a lot from him. I wake up early to prepare for my show, check for trending news, celebrities birthdays, weather updates and find topic to discuss with my listeners” he added.

Like many careers, radio presenting comes with lots of challenges, days are not same, some days you wake up on a bad side of bed but you got to pretend when you are on air. Listeners must never spot the difference, the worst part is when the network is not well while you are on air.

“My dream is to become a presenter on SABC radio station and be a popular MC entertaining people. My message to all aspiring radio presenters is to be themselves. Go out and search for opportunities like this. Do not be afraid to start small, our people do not like to volunteer and this is killing their careers. Lastly, please enroll for short courses that will assist to build your career”, concluded Sebata.

Catch Sebata on Gateway FM on Morning Breakfast Show every week by following this link:  https://iono.fm/s/216 | or via social media: Tick tok: @Ronza | Facebook: Sello Machete