Noorderland's Maboko uses radio to uplift the next generation

The Citizen

6 days ago

Noorderland's Maboko uses radio to uplift the next generation
POLOKWANE – Reshoketswe Maboko, a teacher at Noorderland High School, is making waves beyond the classroom by stepping into her role as a radio presenter at Gateway FM, an online community radio station.
She officially joined the station in June, co-hosting the youth-focused show 'A re yeng Baswa'.
Maboko's journey into broadcasting started unexpectedly.
While coordinating a yoga day event at Noorderland, she was invited for an interview on 'Dipoledishano', a show hosted by Madimetja Chepape. That interview sparked a newfound interest.
'After the interview, I told him that I'd like to join the Gateway family, and we took it from there,' she told Review.
Although she never saw herself as a future radio presenter, Maboko said her previous experiences being interviewed on radio felt intimidating. Her recent encounter with the station, however, changed her perspective.
'It has been very interesting. I'm fortunate to be working with my co-host, Khutšo Phakwago, who is patient enough to show me the ropes. I've never done this before, which makes it even more exciting. The preparation and execution are just so much fun for me.'
Her show, 'A re yeng Baswa' (meaning 'Let's Go, Youth'), airs every Tuesday and Thursday evening and is designed to inform, educate and entertain young listeners.
'We interview young people who are doing great things in their lives, we announce youth-focused events, and we bring them information that is relevant and empowering,' Maboko said.
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