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Mr. Siphumelele Zondi | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Siphumelele Zondi, Artificial Intelligence, Best Researcher Award

Siphumelele Zondi at Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Professional Profile

šŸŒŸ Summary:

Mr. Bhekani Siphumelele Zondi is a charismatic media practitioner, journalist, academic, content lead, and media researcher. With extensive experience in technology, social media, television, online, and radio programming, Zondi has significantly impacted South Africa’s media landscape.

šŸŽ“ Education:

  • Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies
    • University of Sussex, England (2012 ā€“ 2013)
    • Research: Social Media as the New Public Sphere
  • Bachelor of Technology in Journalism
    • Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa (Received Dec 2005)
    • Major: Broadcast Journalism

šŸ’¼ Professional Experience:

  • Durban University of Technology (DUT)
    • Journalism Lecturer (2019 ā€“ Present)
    • Creator & Content Lead, Credible Source by DUT Journalism (2023 ā€“ Present)
  • South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
    • Creator, Senior Producer & Presenter: Network (2013 ā€“ March 2024)
    • Presenter: Africa Digest (April 2013 ā€“ February 2019)
  • CNBC Africa
    • Senior Producer & Presenter (April 2013 ā€“ July 2013)
  • Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
    • Journalism Lecturer (August 2009 ā€“ September 2011)
  • e-TV
    • Television News Reporter (April 2005 ā€“ September 2006)

šŸ”¬ Research Interests:

  • Social Media Engagement
  • Interactions between Politicians, Journalists, and Audiences
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism

šŸ† Awards & Recognitions:

  • 2017:Ā Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans
  • 2011:Ā Chevening Scholarship from the British Council
  • 2010:Ā Blog of the Year Award Nomination ā€“ Journā€™Tau
  • 2008:Ā SABC News Awards Nomination ā€“ Best Current Affairs Presenter

šŸŒ Fellowships:

  • 2010/11:Ā Finland EVA Junior Fellow
  • 2007:Ā Member of Finland Foreign Correspondentsā€™ Programme

šŸ“– Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Journalism Practice in Two African Countries
  • Authors: Siphumelele Zondi, Theodora Adjin-Tettey, Tigere Muringa, Samuel Danso
  • Journal: Media and Journalism
  • Year: 2024