Washington Fellow Faith Mangope is an astute professional with an intellectual climate to back-up her captivating broadcasting skills.

Faith honed her radio skills by working as an executive producer on shows like The John Robbie Show, Early Breakfast with Udo Carelse, Afternoon Drive with David O’Sullivan, and Talk At Nine on Talk Radio 702.The host of Metro FM Talk, on South Africa’s second largest commercial radio station, she engages daily on socio-political and economic matters to a listenership of over 4 million. Faith is also the Founder of the Faith Mangope Technology and Leadership Institute, a digital skills and leadership development institution dedicated to addressing the digital skills gap currently faced in South Africa and the African continent. It capacitates young women from disadvantaged backgrounds with digital skills competencies to be relevant in the marketplace, and then places these young women in jobs upon completion of the year long programme. It looks to future proof the world of work thereby future proofing South Africa and Africa’s economy.
Faith is also the co founder and Director of FMTALI-Tech, a tech solutions private company which services both private and public markets. The uniqueness of FMTALI-Tech is that it’s service providers are mainly women.
Faith is the former host of The South African Morning” on eNCA and the former Station Manager of urban and innovative digital radio station, Massiv Metro, as well as former host of e.tv’s breakfast television show, Sunrise.

In 2022, Faith Mangope was recognized as one of South Africa’s Powerful Women, in The Mail and Guardian Power of Women Awards. This was for her contribution to the education sector through her technology and leadership institute, The Faith Mangope Technology and Leadership Institute. Also as
one of the Top 200 South Africans by the Mail and Guardian as well as Top 100 Young South Africans by the Independent Newspapers in 2016, Faith Mangope strives for excellence in all that she does. She has also completed her 3 year tenure as the host of the Current AffairsTalk show on South Africa’s only
youth broadcasting station YFM. Following her induction as a Washington Fellow, Faith was the first South African to be solicited to intern at Africa.Co, an entrepreneurship organization powered amongst other institutions, by the US State Department as well as Global Entrepreneurship Week. Faith Mangope
is the founder of FTA Media Communications, a media and Public Relations related corporation, as well as the New G in Business Forums. Faith Mangope is also the founder of the New G App, a mobile application designed to provide access to job opportunities for graduates on their mobile device. She
has recently joined Duke University as part of faculty in South Africa, where she not only facilitates content to top company executives but also produces learning programs for partners of the University.
Faith is also a member of the BRICS Business Council Skills Working Group, which looks at aligning SA skills to those possessed by BRICS Countries.
Her impressive speaking profile includes being selected to deliver a speech at the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders summit on the development of the African continent, held in Washington DC. She was also solicited by the White House to introduce the United States President,
Barack Obama. Faith Mangope was in 2014 appointed as one of South Africa’s Social Cohesion Advocates by the Department of Arts and Culture. She has been a solicited speaker for the Malawi Institute of Chartered Accountants Conference, held in Malawi, Meetings Africa Summit with the Department of Tourism, the City of Johannesburg Women’s Seminar (For Abused Women) and Motivational Speaker for City of Ekurhuleni Women’s Seminar, The National Department of Education youth program, amongst many other speaking engagements. She has featured on numerous publications including The Times Newspaper, The Sowetan Newspaper, True Love Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Cleo Magazine, Fairlady, Move Magazine, Soul Magazine, Destiny Magazine, Drum Magazine,
to name but a few. Starting as a promoter, she earned her radio stripes by working as executive producer on shows such as The John Robbie Show, Early Breakfast with Udo Carelse, Afternoon Drive with David O’Sullivan, and Talk At Nine on Talk Radio 702.
She is a Wits University graduate, majoring in International Relations and Industrial Psychology. She is currently completing her Honors degree in Industrial Psychology and also a lecturer for radio production at Interface Talent Management.

In summary, Faith Mangope’s diverse experience in speaking engagements and media production showcases her expertise and influence in these industries. Her impressive track record and educational background make her a valuable asset in any event or project she is involved in. If you need assistance in preparing a speech for the Mandela Washington Fellowship summit or any other occasion, feel free to reach out. I am here to provide support and guidance in refining your message effectively.