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News24
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Soweto TV's Tidi Sehlako on shaping communities through music
Broadcasting from the heart of South Africa's largest township, Soweto Community Television (Soweto TV) has become a cultural cornerstone for local entertainment and representation. At the forefront stands Tidimalo Sehlako, the host of Just Music, whose platform seeks to elevate South African artists to compete confidently on the international stage. Tidi is crafting a space where local talent shines alongside global music, creating new pathways for homegrown artists. In an interview with TRUELOVE, she invites viewers behind the curtain of her remarkable career, offering an opportunity to get insight into her journey, creative process and vision for the future of South African broadcasting. The impact of Soweto TV The platform brims with local talent. In as much as it is showing young people what is out there and encouraging them to dream bigger, it is also showing the narrative that 'you start small, you start wherever you are with whatever you have and you will definitely make it'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tidi Sehlako (@tidimalo_s) Through reaching communities that are on the outlying areas, they are also aiming for quality broadcasting. 'We're reaching more people, especially those who cannot afford all these streaming platforms, people whose affordability isn't in the middle class,' she says. Long-form impact in a short-form world Social media content continues to grow rapidly, with platforms like TikTok shaping how people consume content. As a result, attention spans and audiences have changed, engaging videos that deliver value in seconds. 'If you look at the time frame that it's on, it's catered for a specific demographic. You get young children coming from school. They knock off, come home and the first thing they want to do is get the lowdown on what's fresh in terms of music - what we're listening to, what's going to be trendy on TikTok. READ MORE | How Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli bagged an actuarial science degree at 17 'For those three hours from 14:00 to 17:00, whether they're doing homework or chores, we are there in the background or on the forefront if they're actually watching. They're listening to the music, the content and all the information we're giving them about music, helping them stay afloat in that area.' She notes that even though we are in the socoal media age and people overly scrolling, there is still an appetite for content that keeps you abreast of what's happening. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tidi Sehlako (@tidimalo_s)
The South African
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Tidimalo Sehlako hosts top-tier yoga and wellness session in Rivonia
Tidimalo Sehlako is a passionate yoga lover, and her wellness sessions are a testament to that. Image: Tatenda Kandava Home » Tidimalo Sehlako hosts top-tier yoga and wellness session in Rivonia Tidimalo Sehlako is a passionate yoga lover, and her wellness sessions are a testament to that. Image: Tatenda Kandava Fans of Soweto TV will be familiar with Tidimalo Sehlako, who hosts Just Music on that channel. On 31 May at the Fight Club in Rivonia, Sehlako will share her love of yoga and wellness with her fans at her Top Tier Sessions with Tidi event. By focusing on both mind and body, she hopes to inspire a deeper commitment to wellness. The 15-year broadcast veteran shared what people can expect at her event. 'Firstly, it's about enjoyment, no one should take time out of their schedule just to be miserable! Secondly, it will be a beautifully guided, intense workout. We are testing our bodies and pushing our limits. However, everyone should go at their own pace. If it's not fun, you're not doing it right.' Sehlako vowed that the session, taking place from 10 am to 12 am this Saturday, should leave those who attend feeling relaxed, nurtured, and spirits elevated to a higher tier. Her yoga session will also have a doctor on hand to offer information and insights on health and wellness. All of which will set you back R250. Growing up as a child, Sehlako would watch MTV Base and the like, religiously. Celebrity culture played a significant part in her upbringing, but so did the wellness habits of her mother. 'At home, my mom was very into self-care, but at the time, there weren't the words to explain it. She just had a lot of magazines like Vogue and Cosmopolitan that I was so captivated by. I didn't see another life for myself besides what I saw in those pages.' Beyond her talents as a broadcaster, she has also managed to turn her passion for fitness and wellness into a business endeavour. 'Yoga has helped me monetise wellness. It's me offering a service to people. Yoga has made wellness part of my career in media,' Sehlako said. 'Personally, being on the mat, taking a class gives you the mental tools to be able to handle the heaviness that life can give.' For as long as Sehlako can remember, she has focused on her wellness journey and has always searched for ways to care for her mind and body. 'From using the sugar scrubs my mom used to make for her face to going to the gym, all in high school. It's always been very serious to me. When I started getting paid for it was around 2016,' she said. Beyond the fitness and wellness benefits yoga provides to the body, her affinity for this form of exertion is also linked to her mental well-being and desire to declutter her mind. 'I got into yoga as a coping mechanism through depression and anxiety. Eventually, through deepening my practice, I got into teaching, and now we are here.' Sehlako has been in the spotlight and living life in front of the lens since 2014. 'An important moment for me came when I competed in Miss SA. I have also presented the BET A-List . In 2020, I got a role on Generations: The Legacy and in 2022, I started presenting Just Music on Soweto TV .' Her schedule can be demanding, so finding time to balance her career while tending to her wellness and caring for her body and mind is paramount. 'Being on Soweto TV is definitely like a nine-to-five because it's a three-hour daily show. However, with yoga, I only teach events so that I'm not burnt out and I have more time to myself to deepen my practice,' the media personality intimated. You might want to find out what this top-tier session will be about this Saturday, or maybe yoga has always interested you. But how should one embark on a wellness journey with yoga as a focal point? 'Start with something you like. If you don't enjoy it, you won't sustain it during the hard times.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
