Tebogo Ditshego
Senior Consultant Meropa Communications
Born
in Johannesburg
South Africa
Tebogo Ditshego is a South African Public Relations expert specialising in Media Relations, Investor Relations, Reputation Management, Corporate Communications, Press Release and Opinion Piece writing. His written works are well recieved in the mainstream media and he has excelled in strategic Public Relations related work. He is also currently the founder/CEO of Read a book SA.
Business Address
Tebogo Ditshego's Professional details
Current Position(s)
Previous Position(s)
Freelance Journalist | Opinion | Sowetan
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2008 - 2011
Publishing, Printing and Print Media
I provide in depth political analysis for television programs, newspapers and magazines for a wide range of Social and Political matters.
Educational history
Secondary
Princess High School, Roodepoort, South Africa (2002)
Tertiary
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2010 - 2011
Honours Degree Communications and Media Studies - Research Methodology, Development Communication & Identity, New Media and Culture, Research Essay,
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2005 - 2008
National Diploma Public Relations - Communications, Public Relations, Media Studies
johanneburg, South Africa | 2003 - 2004
Certificate Public Relations - Public Relations, Media Studies, Communications
Achievements
Awards
Selected by the University of Johannesubrg to deliver research paper
Best Project Organizer: University of Johannesburg SRC | Student Affairs | 2008
Best academic performer: University of Johannesburg SRC | Student Affairs | 2007
Shortlist and nomination
Best project organiser UJ SRC | 2008
media exposure
Article explaining Tebogo Dtishego's initiative @readabooksa which encourages South Africans to read 1 book a month
ABI AND DITSHEGO MEDIA GIVES 5 000 BOTTLES TO QUEUING UJ APPLICANTS
Sports Commentators displat open bias
Unemployment rate South Africa
Opposition parties must learn ANC poll plan
Hunt should not reject SAFA offer
Article warning the ANC about boisterous leaders
An article which argues that recreational activities can reduce crime
An article condemning the killing of unarmed suspects in South Africa
A satirical article which seeks to illustrate the brilliance of left handed people
Analysis of South Africa's socio-economic status
South African Football Association critique
A critique of South Africa's Outcomes Based Education System
Article on Black education in South Africa where the author quoted my previous article in the Sunday Times
A column anaylising the identity of South African President Jacob Zuma
Column providing advice to South african government on how to tackle socio-economic enequalities
Column giving advice to the South African Football Association
Column written analysing the basic education system in South Africa's schools
Competitive Accomplishments
First Place Winnders | KFC Tournament | 2000
Soccer Tournament
Academic Achievements
Best project organiser UJ SRC | 2007
Elected Social and Welfare UJ SRC | 2007
Elected Social and Welfare UJ SRC | 2006
Best Academic Performer in University of Johannesburg SRC | 2007
Student Representative Council award
Delivered research paper on Julius Malema singing Dubula ibhunu
Other Achievements
Invited to Deliver Lecture at Southern African Communications Conference | University of Johannesburg | 2010
Delivered Presentation about South African Youth Identity at Southern African Communications Conference
Activities
Memberships
Public Relations Institute of South Africa
PR
South African Association of Communications
Researcher, 2010 - 2011
community
Citi Bank/ Operation Hope
Tutor, 2012 - present
We teach Financial Literacy to grade 8 students of Alexandra High School. This initiative is titeld "Banking on our future."
Read a book SA
Founder/CEO, 2012 - present
Read a book SA is an initiative which encourages South Africans to buy/lend and read at least 1 book every month and provide us with a mini review on twitter. This is Tebogo Ditshego's brainchild and the twitter handle is @readabooksa
Campaigning For Cancer
PR, 2011 - 2011
Ditshego Media
CSI Manager, 2011 - present
We make stragetic partnerships to assist in community development. In January 2012 we partnered with ABI and SAB to provide free water for UJ students after the deadly stampede
Other Activities
Social Research
Senior Researcher, 2001 - 2012
