#ATYPICALINTERVIEW: SAMEER NAIK
THIS week we feature award-winning radio and TV presenter Zanele Potelwa.
Zanele is one of the youngest in the commercial radio and TV space, creating waves on 5FM as a radio presenter and on SABC 1 as a TV presenter.
After having worked as The Drive Time show host at Tuksfm in 2018, Zanele joined 947 as part of the 947 crew and as an on-air presenter on their overnight show on weekends.
During the week, Zanele and her fellow crew members were correspondents and the “on the ground” crew for 947 for all the cool things happening around Joburg.
Zanele then joined the national radio station 5FM, 1-4am Monday to Friday. From there, she moved to join the Roger Goode Show as traffic presenter and after just one year, was given her very own weekday lunchtime show. She quickly won the Bright Stars Award at the Liberty Radio Awards 2019.
In 2017, Zanele entered the Mzansi Insider TV Presenter Search where she was awarded runner-up. Soon afterwards, she became a guest presenter on Selimathunzi, the celebrity entertainment show on SABC 1.
She also worked at the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 Event that took place at FNB Stadium in 2018,
In addition, she is a DJ, content creator, actress and voice-over artist.
Tell us about the worst date you’ve ever been on…?
Worst date ever? Picture this: a perfect date turned into a vampire romance when he decided to take a bite … in the middle of our kiss!
What one meal reminds you of your childhood?
Samp and beans were my favourite growing up. Mom still blesses me with that goodness today, and it’s like a time machine back to my young days.
If you could change anything about your life currently, what part would you change and why?
If I had a magic wand, I’d dial up the sleep hours. More rest means a more supercharged me.
Your favourite item of clothing in your closet currently is?
My orange two-piece, designed by yours truly. Orange symbolises miracles, and I’m all about rocking the miracle vibes!
You have started your own political party in South Africa. What do you call it?
Meet SAFE – The South African Freedom and Educational Party. Because who doesn’t want a bit more safety and knowledge in their lives?
The series every South African should be watching right now is?
Everything Now is my go-to. Packed with life lessons, it’s the kind of show that just clicks with me.
The one thing that caught your attention on social media this week?
This week, all eyes were on the heartfelt tributes rolling in for Zahara.
How would you sum up what Zahara brought to the music industry?
She was not just a singer; she was a testament to destiny unfolding in divine ways. She brought soul to people and her story is pure inspiration.
You are able to spend a day with any famous person from around the world learning his or her trade. Who do you choose ?
Oprah Winfrey – duh!
The biggest misconception people have of you is?
People often get the wrong idea at first, thinking I’m fake. Little do they know, I’m just a people-loving soul ready to connect once you get to know me!