“It’s an honor to be given an opportunity of this magnitude to impart knowledge with students, particularly at the back of our current challenges in our national education system,” says Manaka. “When the opportunity presented itself, I grabbed the offer with both hands and look forward to creating a new generation of broadcasters to represent our continent competitively and on international stages.”

Says Tony Mallam, managing director of Vuma FM, “This appointment speaks to the caliber of presenters we have on board at the station. We are proud of Mathumo’s appointment and support him in his journey of inspiring new talent within the radio landscape.”

Vuma FM is the fastest growing commercial radio station in KwaZulu-Natal and home to presenters such as Linda ‘Mr Magic’ Sibiya, Lucky Sefatsa, Papa Grant Shakoane and Msizi Shembe.

Manaka hosts the Vuma FM Drive, weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00.