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Sandile Makhanya
International News/From the Palace
- Where were you born?
I was born in Piggs Peak about 28 years ago but my family relocated to Nhlangano.
- Where did you grow up?
Nhlangano most of the time.
- Growing up, what did you want to be?
Look, I had so many things in mind and those I grew up with can testify that singing was always on top of the list. I never thought I would be on television until my last year in high school when I decided to give it a try and that is when I realized that I was actually "home".
- Why are you on television?
Why am I on television? Well, for me it's about passion. I am fascinated by "talking" to so many people in a flash. Yet again it is a huge responsibility because I do news and have to pass on balanced and well researched information to a mixed audience with varying expectations.
- What was your first minute on air like?
Ha ha ha...my first minute on air was a funny episode because I remember the guys at the controls cueing me and halfway through me presentation, I lost my lines..! But hey, it was not that bad!
- What do you like the most about your job?
I love my job because I get to see so many places in the country and get to interview influential people I never thought I would be in the same room with.
- What makes you feel whole?
Waking up every morning to find God waiting to take me through the day.
- What do you dislike?
I hate hypocrites.
- What is the highlight of your life/career?
It would have to be facing about 14 heads of state in a debate in Malaysia three years ago. I was the youngest panelist and the heads of state were lenient with me, until Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe asked me a rather trying question which I handled with ease.
- What is your biggest fear/phobia?
I am afraid of heights.
- Which three words best describe you?
Humble, God-fearing and artistic.
- What word/phrase would best describe Swaziland to you?
Peaceful, investor-friendly and the hub of exotic culture.
- What is the one thing you would love to do in your lifetime?
I would love to bring change to people's lives by applying principles of Jesus Christ in my life. Did I sound too religious..?
- What words/quote do you live by?
- "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
- " To whom much has been given, much is expected"
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