Tsholofelo Robert Ledwaba
Brits,South Africa
Summary
Accomplished 1-year experience as a student journalist with excellent newsgathering, reporting, and writing abilities. Persuasive and determined to garner the information required to break stories, and dedicated to factual accuracy and quality for reliable, compliant news coverage. Self-motivated, highly competent, and disciplined individual with the potential to excel, and always willing to learn. Demonstrating adaptability, maintaining a positive outlook, managing stress well, and working under pressure with little or no supervision.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
News writer and Photographer
Activate Media
Makhanda, South Africa
2025.02 - Current
- Researched and reported on news stories promptly.
- Conducted interviews with pertinent individuals or organizations.
- Wrote compelling and factual news articles
- Followed journalistic ethics and standards
- Proofreading and editing content for accuracy, clarity, and quality
- Staying up-to-date with current events and news developments
- Cooperated with reporters, editors, and the production team
- Pitched fresh story ideas at editorial meetings, contributing positively to team discussions.
- Collaborated with the Editorial team to conceptualize and execute a photographic vision.
- Ensured all assignments are shot and edited on time for broadcast or publication.
Documentary Producer
The School of Journalism and Media Studies
Makhanda, South Africa
2025.08 - 2025.09
- Organized transportation and food for the trip.
- Arranged possible interviews.
- Supported the team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Farm worker
Agricoop Baetseanape
Maboloka - Brits, South Africa
2022.03 - 2022.11
- Kept up-to-date records of crop yield for management purposes.
- Safeguarded crops from pests by applying appropriate treatments promptly.
- Planted, harvested, and sorted vegetables for peak freshness.
- Ensured crop quality with regular pruning, weeding, and pest control measures.
- Travelled in various locations around the community, handing out vegetables as a way of giving back to the community
Education
National Senior Certificate - Humanities
Thuto-Pele High School
SouthAfrica 2017.01 - 2021.11
Bachelor of Journalism - Humanities
Rhodes University
Makhanda/South Africa 2023.01 -
Skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Creative writing
- Ability to work under pressure
- Fast learner
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Newspaper layout and design
- Good communication
- Sense of responsibility
- Media law knowledge
- Content marketing
- Networking
- Researching
Languages
Setswana
Fluent
Northern Sotho
Fluent
English
Fluent
isiZulu
Advanced
isiXhosa
Advanced
Affiliations
- Volleyball
- Photography
- Creative Writing
Accomplishments
Award: Certification of Participation of Global Entrepreneurship SA National Competition
Company: Students For The Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship – South Africa
Year: 2023
Award: Rhodes University Peer Mentorship
Company: Rhodes University
Year: 2024
Award: Academic Excellence for obtaining a distinction in isiXhosa for Journalism - Top Student
Company: Rhodes University
Year: 2024
Award: Election Polling Officer for SRC General and Hall Representative Elections
Company: Rhodes University
Year: 2025
Timeline
Documentary Producer
The School of Journalism and Media Studies
2025.08 - 2025.09
News writer and Photographer
Activate Media
2025.02 - Current
Bachelor of Journalism - Humanities
Rhodes University
2023.01 -
Farm worker
Agricoop Baetseanape
2022.03 - 2022.11
National Senior Certificate - Humanities
Thuto-Pele High School
2017.01 - 2021.11