A Storyteller Returning Home to Inspire and Uplift
By Tumi Makgobotloane
Komati News Flash is proud to welcome Mthokozisi Mthethwa as a contributor to our growing platform.
Born in eMondlo in northern KwaZulu-Natal and having spent part of his formative years in Komati Power Station Village, in Middleburg Mpumalanga, Mthokozisi returns not only as an accomplished creative professional but also as someone deeply committed to giving back to the community that helped shape him. His connection to the area runs deep. His parents worked in the mines around the region, and Komati is where he spent much of his teenage years. Although both of his parents have since passed away, his siblings continue to live and work in the area and remain active members of the community. Through his work with Komati News Flash, he hopes to inspire young people, promote local talent, and contribute to building a vibrant culture of storytelling, creativity, and community engagement.
Mthokozisi is a versatile artist whose work spans performing arts, literature, theatre, and education. His television credits include a featured role as ‘Inhloli’ on Mzansi Magic’s acclaimed drama series Shaka iLembe, an appearance on the DStv telenovela My Brother’s Keeper, and voice-over work for Ubettina Wethu on SABC 1.
Pretoria, published on ‘Among Other Things’ channel.
A gifted storyteller and poet, he has performed on prestigious platforms across South Africa, including Spoken Sessions in Pretoria, Space.com at the Joburg Theatre, Botaki Ba Afrika, Echoes From The Caves Festival, and the Ingcayizivele Book Festival, to name but a few.
His writing and critical analysis have earned recognition in respected publications such as City Press, where he contributes to the theatre section, as well as Culture Review Magazine, Corporate Woman Magazine, and Eyewitness News.
Mthokozisi has also made a significant contribution to isiZulu literature and education. He authored Ezabasha, a collection of ten isiZulu short stories for teenagers published through Funda Njalo, and contributed content to the Khalipha Mfundi educational series used in schools across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. His expertise in translation, editing, and proofreading has further seen him contribute to children’s literature and government publications.
At the heart of everything he does is a passion for service, storytelling, literacy development, and the arts. As he joins Komati News Flash, Mthokozisi brings not only a wealth of experience and talent but also a genuine desire to plant seeds of hope, creativity, and opportunity among the youth of Komati and beyond.
We are excited to have him on board and look forward to the stories, insights, and inspiration he will share with our readers.
From Komati to the kingdom of the Zulu Nation
Komati News Flash contributor Mthokozisi Mthethwa featured as Inhloli on Shaka iLembe, the acclaimed Mzansi Magic historical epic drama series that chronicles the life of King Shaka kaSenzangakhona, founder of the Zulu Nation.
As we celebrate one of our own, take a look at Mthokozisi in action and witness the talent, dedication and storytelling excellence that he now brings to the Komati News Flash family.
Watch the video below:
