BIG changes are happening at Ukhozi FM.
This as the station gears for countdown of its New Year's Eve crossover song known as Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka.
Leading the charge is Ziphelele Ndokweni, a former Mrs South Africa finalist (2017), who joins Ukhozi FM as the station's new marketing manager.
With more than 18 years of experience across South Africa's media and marketing landscape, Ziphelele joins the station at a pivotal time, bringing expertise and creativity to strengthen audience engagement and commercial impact.
She began her radio career at East Coast Radio, gaining hands-on experience in both commercial and programming roles and later moved to Gagasi FM, where she played a central role in marketing campaigns and signature events that helped shape the station's identity.
Her career also spans Mediamark, GH Media Group and Brandsphere Media, plus strategic work within the taxi industry through Sebenza, giving her unique insights into commuter media platforms.
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"We are thrilled to welcome Ziphelele to the Ukhozi FM family," said the radio station's business manager, Lwazi Mthabela.
"Her appointment is part of our strategy to build a dynamic, future-focused leadership team capable of driving the station into its next phase of growth. She brings a combination of strategic insight, creativity and deep industry experience that will strengthen audience connection, expand revenue opportunities and enhance our social impact."
Ziphelele has an advanced diploma in brand innovation (post-graduate) from Vega School, a digital marketing certificate from the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business and a marketing management diploma from the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM).
Her arrival signals a fresh era for Ukhozi FM as the station continues to innovate, grow, and lead the way in the South African radio industry. With Ziphelele at the helm of marketing, Ukhozi FM is poised to make an even bigger mark on listeners and advertisers alike.
