Thread by @tlsibanda

1. AMAXHOSA OF ZIMBABWE
(Part 2)

A thread....

She is known by her legion of fans on KhulumaniFM as 'uMntase' & is admired for her eloquence by many who tune in to Iindaba on ZbcTv. I present to you Maria Nombulelo Masoka.

2. She was born in Mbembesi around 45km from Bulawayo. UMntase schooled in Marhawane in Mbembesi. She is proudly Xhosa unguMaRhoyi, uSolakhe, uMaNtanzi! She learnt isiXhosa at home & in her Xhosa community in Mbembesi. IsiXhosa was not taught at schools those days.

3."I started my broadcasting career early 2000s straight from high school. I heard there were auditions to be held in Harare for isiXhosa radio presenters on NationalFM."

4. "I then went to Harare for the auditions, with God on my side I made it. I am proud to be part of pioneers of a radio station that recognised isiXhosa as an official language in Zimbabwe.What an experience!"

5.UMntase is an isiXhosa culture & language promotion advocate. She was a member of the National Constitution Translation Committee that translated the current national constitution from English to isiXhosa.

6. She is also part of the committee that translated the national primary school syllabus & carriculum to isiXhosa. IsiXhosa is now taught at primary schools in areas where it is predominantly spoken.

7. Her radio shows are loved by her fans who enjoy her inspirational messages. Many say her shows are an oasis of faith, hope & love.

8.Having started at NationalFM she is now the a Producer/Presenter with Khulumani FM 95.0 khulumanifm.co.zw. Her shows are currently as follows : Mondays from 1200hrs -1800hrs, Fridays 1800hrs-0000hrs, Saturdays 1800hrs-0000hrs.

9. To book her as an MC or speaker at your events you may Whasapp her on :[phone] or email her :@mntasemasoka1. To watch her read isiXhosa news bulletins tune in for Iindaba on ZbcTv on Fridays at 16:15pm.

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