Zizo
Zizo is a prominent South African media personality, renowned for her work as a television presenter, radio host, motivational speaker, and philanthropist.
Zizo is a seasoned, award winning South African Multimedia broadcaster. She is particularly recognized for her work as a television host, radio host, power panel facilitator , impact speaker and community builder through her philanthropic commitments. Her career has been characterized, in part, by her outspoken nature in challenging the status quo around standards of beauty and identity in mainstream media. Some of her work has been in support of body positivity, faith and responsible citizenship. Over the years she has partnered with organizations and businesses whose priorities include empowering their customers.
About
Born and raised in Dutywa, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Zizo displayed characteristics of being strong-willed, tenacious and relatable from a young age. One could argue that these set her up well for a passionate and prosperous career in media and communications.
She attended Clarendon Girls High School in East London, where her charisma and leadership skills began to shine. Her avid participation as the head of the various school clubs set her up to work well in team environments. She particularly thrived as the head of the debating society developing her critical reasoning and thinking as well as hers skills as an articulate speaker – going on to win the South African national debating championships in 2005/6. This earned her the coveted Honors blazer – the highest award any high school can award a student for excellent achievement. Zizo served proudly as the first black deputy head girl at her hostel – Connaught House as well as school prefect. Another high school career highlight was being selected as one of the students invited to participate in the prestigious Steve Biko Journalism week training at Rhodes University (Makhanda)
Career in Media
Television
2006 was the year she participated in and successfully won the Miss South Africa Teen title. This achievement opened multiple opportunities into the entertainment and media industry. Her year of reign included various community outreach projects across the length and breath of South Africa. Her natural charisma shone through in media interviews and she was spotted by the executives of flagship SABC 1 youth program YOTV to be one of its LIVE show presenters.
Shorlty after Zizo was headhunted by legendary Executive Producer, BabyJoe, of SABC1’s popular flagship variety show Selimathunzi. Her engaging presenting style and ability to connect with the audience made her a beloved figure on South African screens. She hosted the show for close to a decade, during which she interviewed numerous celebrities (local and international) and covering every kind of event that gives one a “truly South African experience” cementing her status as a prominent broadcasting professional.
Zizo has extensive experience in both LIVE and pre-recorded mediums (using the ‘live-to-tape’ method as her preference) She works predominantly in the languages English and isiXhosa and has displayed her talents on shows including:
Standard Bank step up to a start up (Entrepreneurship show) on SABC 1, Live LOTTO draw show on SABC 2, Jam Alley: 18 Years celebration, National Heritage Day on SABC 2, Gospel Avenue on SABC 1, Gomora Season 2 cameo.
Every project I commit myself to must leave the end user, who has encountered it, better equipped to succeed in their day-to-day live
Impact Speaking (Motivational Talks)
Beyond her roles in television and radio Zizo is a sought-after impact speaker. She frequently addresses audiences on a myriad of topics some including: personal development and its impact on success and well-being, empowerment that yields results, overcoming challenges, building and managing thriving teams etc. Her talks are characterized by her candid storytelling, inspirational messages and relatable contexts making her a revered figure in the speaking circuit.
Some of her clients have included : Standard Bank, FNB, South African National Blood Service, Nutriday, Danone, Intel, Unilever, People Opposing Women Abuse(POWA), Childline, Tiger Brand, The Whole woman to name a few.
