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Maanda Bele

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Limpopo
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Doesn't Cover: I enjoy covering various topics and not limiting myself to one beat.

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Maanda Bele’s Biography

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Maanda Bele, a native of Nzhelele Siloam, discovered his passion for journalism early on in life. Born and raised in the vibrant community of Nzhelele Siloam, Maanda developed a keen interest in current news and international affairs from a young age.

Driven by his passion for storytelling and a desire to make a difference through media, Maanda pursued studies in journalism at the prestigious Tshwane University of Technology. During his time at university, he honed his skills in research, writi…

Maanda Bele’s Journalist Portfolio

One man's journey to quench a village's thirst | City Press

One man's journey to quench a village's thirst | City Press

After getting tired of seeing members of his community get up at the crack of dawn every day to queue for hou…

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Community behind TTM

Community behind TTM

Residents hopeful of promotion.

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Bodies on sale for a degree

Bodies on sale for a degree

While the battle continues for free higher education, struggling students at the University of Venda now seem…

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Bullied to death?

Bullied to death?

A 15-year-old girl from Mbilwi Secondary School was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the bullying incid…

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'Don't wait for jobs, create them' - youth entrepreneur - Inside Politic

'Don't wait for jobs, create them' - youth entrepreneur - Inside Politic

When Mushaathoni Mukwevho got fed up after looking for a job without success, he decided to start his own bus…

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Articles

South Africa: 'I Left Everything Behind Just to Survive' - a Transgender Woman's Journey Through Stigma, Survival and HIV

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By Maanda Bele
| AllAfrica
For Tovhowani Makondo (34) from Hakhakhu Tshifume in Limpopo's Vhembe District, living with HIV is rooted in a painful past marked by rejection, loneliness and the daily struggle to survive in a community that did not accept her identity. Born a boy, Makondo - who also goes by the name "Queen Beyonce" - was always different. While the other boys were playing soccer, Makondo preferred playing with the girls.
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‘I left everything behind just to survive’: a transgender woman’s journey through stigma, survival and HIV

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By Maanda Bele
| Health-e Verified
For Tovhowani Makondo (34) from Hakhakhu Tshifume in Limpopo’s Vhembe District, living with HIV is rooted in a painful past marked by rejection, loneliness and the daily struggle to survive in a community that did not accept her identity. Born a boy, Makondo – who also goes by the name “Queen Beyonce” – was always different. While the other boys were playing soccer, Makondo preferred playing with the girls. Makondo dressed in girls’ clothing and started wearing make-up as soon as she could.
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South Africa: Water Shortages Force Vhembe Villagers to Share Drinking Water With Animals

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By Maanda Bele
| AllAfrica
In villages across Vhembe District, the daily search for water has become a matter of survival. For some communities, that means competing with cattle and goats for access to a fountain in the bush. Beyond the indignity of the situation lies a far darker threat: waterborne diseases that can kill.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I started as an intern at Zoutnet cc

What does it mean to be a journalist?

journalism revolves around the pursuit of truth and the responsibility to convey accurate information to the public. The distinction between the writer's role in gathering and presenting information and the reader's role in consuming and interpreting that information is essential.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Laptop and Microsoft Word
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