Government congratulates Mpho Lakaje, who has been named the South African winner in the Radio category as announced during the SADC Summit held in Madagascar, Antananarivo, on Sunday.
Lakaje won the Radio Category with his entry titled: "Should drought stricken African countries resort to wildlife for food"?
The entry highlighted the worsening drought
situation in the SADC region which necessitated some SADC Member States to put in place adaptive and mitigation measures to address the situation, including slaughtering wild animals to feed affected people.“A total of 29 entries were submitted for regional adjudication for this prestigious competition, with South Africa contributing four entries across all award categories,” said Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong.
Lakaje’s achievement, which he did in collaboration with BBC Radio Africa is not only a personal triumph but also a reflection of South Africa’s enduring commitment to journalistic excellence.
Lakaje is currently freelancing for various media houses which includes the BBC Radio Africa and eNCA.
"His storytelling has amplified African voices, bridged cultural divides and illuminated the shared aspirations of the people of the region," Morolong said.
The SADC Media Awards remain a vital platform for recognising media practitioners who contribute to regional integration.
They celebrate the power of the media to inform, educate and inspire unity across diverse nations.
By honouring such work, the Awards reaffirm the role of journalists in strengthening common identity and fostering socio-economic cooperation within the SADC community. – SAnews.gov.za
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