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Mihlali Vellem

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South Africa
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Mihlali Vellem’s Biography

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Mihlali Vellem began her career in the media industry before venturing into other fields of work and also furthering her studies. She currently holds three different certificates from different industries. She began her media career working as an Intern journalist at Daily dispatch where she enjoyed the thrills of conversing with different people on a daily basis. She has since worked at Highbury Media as a Digital Content Producer and is currently at The South African working as a Lifestyle Pr…

Mihlali Vellem’s Journalist Portfolio

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'Success is too much to carry': Thando Thabethe falls [watch]

'Success is too much to carry': Thando Thabethe falls [watch]

On Saturday, 25 March, media personality and entrepreneur Thando Thabethe did not hold back and took to Insta…

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'Spoilt-brat little brothers': Nota Baloyi slams Steffan Forbes

'Spoilt-brat little brothers': Nota Baloyi slams Steffan Forbes

The tension between outspoken music personality Nota Baloyi and Steffan Forbes, the brother of late slain rap…

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Uncle Waffles vs Moozlie: Who wore it better? [photos]

Uncle Waffles vs Moozlie: Who wore it better? [photos]

Lungelihle Zwane, popularly known as DJ Uncle Waffles and media personality Moozlie - real name Nomuzi Mabena…

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'Daddy will hear you in heaven': Kairo sings AKA's 'Lemons' [watch]

'Daddy will hear you in heaven': Kairo sings AKA's 'Lemons' [watch]

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, also known as slain rapper AKA, was murdered in Durban on 10 February after his unknow…

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EFF's Ndlozi mocked for being Malema's 'water boy' [watch]

EFF's Ndlozi mocked for being Malema's 'water boy' [watch]

After watching a video shared on Twitter on 21 March, of Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) leader Julius Malem…

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Siofra Brennan: Reasons why J.Lo needs to ditch Ben Affleck

Siofra Brennan: Reasons why J.Lo needs to ditch Ben Affleck

After seeing how bored and out of place actor Ben Affleck was at the Grammys on Sunday. 5 February, author Si…

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ANC's Mabuyane unveils R106m school

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By Mihlali Vellem
| The South African Verified
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane took to X (the social media platform previously known as Twitter) and revealed the Tyali Senior Secondary School in Centane, sharing that the school cost a whopping R106 million. WOW! OSCAR MABUYANE UNVEILS R106M TYALI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL The African National Congress (ANC) member announced that he has recently unveiled a R106 million school project in Centane. “We have unveiled the R106m Tyali Senior Secondary School in Centane.
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American rapper 50 Cent launches G-Unit film and TV studios [video]

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By Mihlali Vellem
| The South African Verified
American rapper and businessman 50 Cent — real name Curtis James Jackson III officially launched G-Unit studios in Shreveport on Thursday, 19 April. 50 CENT LAUNCHES G-UNIT STUDIOS IN SHREVEPORT The rapper’s film and TV studio is located in Louisiana. Taking to his feed, 50 Cent said he is “Excited to announce the expansion of G-Unit Film & Television through the launch of” his G-Unit Studios in Shreveport.
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Is Tito Mboweni the new face of Lucky Star? SA reacts

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By Mihlali Vellem, Nicholas Pawson, Adamu Andrew Michael Verified, Nokwanda Ncwane Verified
| SAPeople
Tito Mboweni caused a stir with his social media followers with his latest Lucky Star post. Tito Mboweni took to X (the social media platform previously known as Twitter) on Thursday, 18 April with a hilarious post of himself. Tito Mboweni proved not to take life too seriously with his latest post. The former finance minister of South Africa has seemingly stumbled upon a photo of his face on a Lucky Star tin.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I interned at Daily dispatch as an Intern report and enjoyed it very much.

How is social media changing news?

News are accessible easier and faster with social media. People are able to discuss topics on a large platform and share ideas and thoughts on the topics covered. It's truly amazing.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being objective, fair and transparent when reporting news.