POPULAR broadcaster Jeff Moloi has joined Walter Sisulu University (WSU) as a lecturer.
The former sports presenter with his characteristic baritone voice carved a niche for himself with his witty commentaries and in-depth knowledge to millions of TV viewers and radio listeners in the country and abroad.
Over the past 18 years in the industry, Moloi has worked for household names including e.tv’s Channel Africa, East Coast Radio, Kaya FM and most recently as a freelancer for ANN7.
Moloi’s first big break into the competitive world of broadcasting came after joining Unitra Community Radio (Unitra), where he worked between 1996 and 1998.
Before that, he worked as an English and history teacher at Zamukulungisa High School in Qweqwe Village outside Mthatha.
“I used to go from school straight to the studios to prepare for my show,” he recalled.
“Born, bred and buttered” in the then Transkei, Moloi was born in Ngangelizwe township and lived in Northcrest before moving to Durban where he joined East Coast Radio as a sports anchor.
Moloi currently lives in Corhana Village, not far from the Mthatha CBD.
Among his career highlights is covering ex-president Nelson Mandela’s funeral in December, the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup, the 2003 Cricket World Cup and the match-fixing scandal that ended the career of former Proteas captain Hansie Cronje.
He brings a vast amount of knowledge and enjoys close relations with Australian cricket great Shane Warne, Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu and Jomo Cosmos owner Jomo Sono.
Sharing a few tips of advice, the father of three said one had to be grounded, humble and willing to listen to succeed as a broadcaster.
“People grow up wanting to be big names. But you’ll be surprised to find out how grounded the successful ones are.
“They’re not those celebrities you see on TV. Stay focused, humble. Listen to as much advice as possible.
“There is no time where one can say they know everything. It’s all about humility,” he said.
During his early days, Moloi listened to Bophutatswana radio (Radio Bop) and the now defunct Radio Transkei and Capital 604.
“Those were my big influences,” he said.
Despite nearly two decades in the industry, he brushes off any suggestion that he is a veteran.
Moloi qualified as a teacher in 1988.
“Teaching has always been in my blood. I keep saying this but while I was a broadcaster and getting senior positions I always enjoyed training youngsters with an interest in the field,” he said. — loyisom@dispatch.co.za
Top presenter joins WSU
The former sports presenter with his characteristic baritone voice carved a niche for himself with his witty commentaries and in-depth knowledge to millions of TV viewers and radio listeners in the country and abroad.
Over the past 18 years in the industry, Moloi has worked for household names including e.tv’s Channel Africa, East Coast Radio, Kaya FM and most recently as a freelancer for ANN7.
Moloi’s first big break into the competitive world of broadcasting came after joining Unitra Community Radio (Unitra), where he worked between 1996 and 1998.
Before that, he worked as an English and history teacher at Zamukulungisa High School in Qweqwe Village outside Mthatha.
“I used to go from school straight to the studios to prepare for my show,” he recalled.
“Born, bred and buttered” in the then Transkei, Moloi was born in Ngangelizwe township and lived in Northcrest before moving to Durban where he joined East Coast Radio as a sports anchor.
Moloi currently lives in Corhana Village, not far from the Mthatha CBD.
Among his career highlights is covering ex-president Nelson Mandela’s funeral in December, the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup, the 2003 Cricket World Cup and the match-fixing scandal that ended the career of former Proteas captain Hansie Cronje.
He brings a vast amount of knowledge and enjoys close relations with Australian cricket great Shane Warne, Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu and Jomo Cosmos owner Jomo Sono.
Sharing a few tips of advice, the father of three said one had to be grounded, humble and willing to listen to succeed as a broadcaster.
“People grow up wanting to be big names. But you’ll be surprised to find out how grounded the successful ones are.
“They’re not those celebrities you see on TV. Stay focused, humble. Listen to as much advice as possible.
“There is no time where one can say they know everything. It’s all about humility,” he said.
During his early days, Moloi listened to Bophutatswana radio (Radio Bop) and the now defunct Radio Transkei and Capital 604.
“Those were my big influences,” he said.
Despite nearly two decades in the industry, he brushes off any suggestion that he is a veteran.
Moloi qualified as a teacher in 1988.
“Teaching has always been in my blood. I keep saying this but while I was a broadcaster and getting senior positions I always enjoyed training youngsters with an interest in the field,” he said. — loyisom@dispatch.co.za
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