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Who are You? I am Mpho Mtembu
I am Mpho Mtembu
Mpho MteMbu is the co-founder of Joziwood, a video content production company that recently became part of the Matrix Group, founded by former The MediaShop Johannesburg managing director Kgaugelo Maphai. The 29-year-old is proud of the company’s ability to keep steady during the pandemic, which he attributes to finding creative ways to reach audiences and consumers in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Joziwood specialises in creating premium video content in the reality, lifestyle and entertainment sectors.
What Was the road you folloWed that led you to becoming such a multi-skilled, cross-disciplinary creative?
Watching a lot of television and listening to radio a lot, coupled with a mind that works overtime, led me to becoming the creative I am. I draw major inspiration from the content I consume online, on television and on the radio, which makes it easier for me to come up with great ideas and concepts. I’ve always been determined to take every opportunity to learn, regardless of the department, role or project. I hold a Diploma in Media Practices and through this I have acquired skills such as project management and leadership. I’ve also never been afraid to fail.
What are the issues you are most concerned With in south africa and are you involved in addressing some of them?
Our country’s education system! I value the importance of education and have the utmost respect for anyone else who does too. Although I am not actively doing anything at the moment to help better our education system, I do have plans to give opportunities to upcoming creatives to enable them to learn more about their craft and upskill themselves.
Mpho Mtembu
What three things can you not live Without?
My cellphone. Water – I drink a lot of it throughout the day. Music.
Who is your superhero and Why?
My mother is my superhero. She is probably the one person who has been with me through thick and thin. I appreciate that lady with all my heart.
in five years time you Will be…
A seasoned entrepreneur within the media industry. I am also interested in property and have plans to venture into that in the next few years.
Entertainment for everyone
Openview, the company behind South Africa’s first free-to-air satellite service, brings entertainment into every household. It has recently expanded its offerings.
Openview, with its aggressively growing base of over 2.4 million households, recently added the SABC’s 19 radio stations to its already existing bouquet. These stations include some of the biggest South African radio brands – Ukhozi FM, Metro FM, Lesedi and Umhlobo Wenene.
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Openview recently launched its wi-fi dongle, Openview Connect, which aims to drive increased connectivity for families across South Africa and act as a plug-and-play hotspot for Openview-enabled homes wishing to get and stay connected. For a once-off fee of R599 (no monthly charges), Openview customers can enjoy up to 10 devices simultaneously connected with operating data rates up to 150 Mbps speed on 4G LTE – lightning-fast compared to most home fibre connectivity options.
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