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events in the KZN events calendar. Taking place every  Her academic profile includes:
          first Saturday of December, the event officially kicks-off     ƒ PG Dip in Management Sciences – Durban
          the KZN and Durban summer season. Gagasi FM digital      University of Technology, 2024
          platforms (Gagasi FM App, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok     ƒ General Management Programme – Gordon
          and X) combined has over two million followers. This      Institute of Business Science, 2021
          further demonstrates the power behind the Gagasi FM     ƒ Certificate: Social Media Marketing – University of
          brand and the ability to deliver content that attracts      Cape Town, 2020
          audiences across multiple platforms.     ƒ Certificate: Exercise Science – HFPA, 2016
          Managing Director                     ƒ Diploma in Business Management – Varsity
                                                College, 2006
          Minenhle Dlamini is a dynamic and accomplished media
          professional, currently serving as the Managing Director     ƒ BA in Media, English & German Studies –
          of Gagasi FM, South Africa’s leading regional commercial      University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2004
          radio station. With its vibrant presence across KwaZulu-  Client Portfolio
          Natal (KZN), Gagasi FM has flourished under her   Gagasi FM’s portfolio of clients is primarily govern-
          visionary leadership, delivering compelling content   ment, agencies and direct clients across three main
          while uplifting the province’s talent and businesses.   regions i.e. Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
          In 2009, she made her break into commercial radio as   Milestones
          a weekend presenter, later rising to content producer
          for the breakfast show. Recognizing her creativity and     ƒ Reaching a one million listeners mark within its
          ability to connect with audiences, she transitioned      first year of operating, making Gagasi FM the
          into the Commercial and Promotions Coordinator role,      fastest growing radio station in the country then.
          orchestrating impactful client and station campaigns.     ƒ Launching Gagasi FM Beach Fest in 2012, today
                                                the event is attended by 12 000 people in one day.

          By 2017, Minenhle was at the helm of the Creative  ƒ Launching the Gagasi FM Shero Awards in 2017
          and Promotions Department, curating innovative     to celebrate women that are making a difference
          campaigns that  blended  client  objectives with     and flying the KZN flag in various sectors.
          Gagasi FM’s unique sound, elevating both the brand  ƒ Launching the Sales house in 2021, GH Media

          and client satisfaction. Her dedication to crafting     Solutions, which is responsible for the station’s
          memorable campaigns helped set new benchmarks      national sales.
          for regional radio engagement.        ƒ Facebook page reaching a one million followers
          Appointed to the MD position in 2021, Minenhle has     mark in 2023
          embraced her role with passion and purpose. She  ƒ In 2024 the station launched a new tagline

          is  deeply  committed  to nurturing  KwaZulu-Natal’s     “Sound of KZN” reaffirming the Gagasi FM’s
          talent, driving enterprise development and CSI     identity as the proudly KZN radio station.
          initiatives, and showcasing the province’s potential
          on a national platform. Her leadership reflects a   The Future
          profound love for KZN, her hometown, and a belief in  Gagasi FM will celebrate 20 years in 2026 which will be
          radio’s power to elevate, connect, and inspire.  its biggest milestone, watch this space.
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