{"id":27742,"date":"2026-04-09T19:29:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=27742"},"modified":"2026-04-09T19:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:29:20","slug":"lungelo-km-takes-center-stage-new-tv-journey-on-daily-thetha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/lungelo-km-takes-center-stage-new-tv-journey-on-daily-thetha\/","title":{"rendered":"Lungelo KM Takes Center Stage: New TV Journey on ‘Daily Thetha’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Podcaster, Lungelo \u201cKM\u201d Mdletshe proudly marks the launch of his television career as a host of SABC 1\u2019s educational show, Daily Thetha<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The creator of the Engineer Your Life<\/em> podcast made his inaugural television appearance on Monday, April 6. Based on the feedback on his Instagram account, it seems he left a positive impression.<\/p>\n

LUNGELO KM\u2019S TELEVISION DEBUT ON \u2018DAILY THETHA\u2019<\/h2>\n

The seventh season of Daily Thetha<\/em> kicked off on Monday, April 6, introducing new personalities like Nelisiwe Cele and Gcina Mdikane.<\/p>\n

Ursula Mariani, who is a podcaster and lecturer at Wits University, makes a return from the previous season.<\/p>\n

Lungelo shared his gratitude for this incredible opportunity as he begins to showcase his broadcasting skills. He simply captioned his post \u201cFirst Live TV show, settled<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u2018ENGINEER YOUR LIFE WITH LUNGELO KM\u2019<\/h2>\n

Lungelo\u2019s career as an electrical engineer influenced the title of his podcast, and the caliber of guests along with exceptional production further amplify its impact.<\/p>\n

As a host, he is adept at uncovering the layers of his guests while maintaining a sense of respect and professionalism.<\/p>\n

At the 2025 Hollywood Foundation KZN Youth Business Awards, his successful podcast clinched the Youth in Media Award, solidifying its reputation in the media landscape.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecognition, being acknowledged and empowered within my home province, is such a privilege,<\/em>\u201d Lungelo expressed after accepting the award.<\/p>\n

LUNGELO KM: AN AVID PURSUER OF EDUCATION<\/h2>\n

The 31-year-old earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and was \u201cconferred with a Master in Business Leadership\u201d from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2024.<\/p>\n

UKZN seems to be a popular choice among stars, as singer Nomfundo Moh graduated with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Social Work from the same university in 2022.<\/p>\n

LUNGELO KM\u2019S SKILLS REMAIN SOUGHT AFTER<\/h2>\n

Lungelo\u2019s capabilities as a facilitator were sought by fellow podcaster Promise Makunyane when she launched her first book, My Broken Promise<\/em>, at the University of South Africa in Pretoria.<\/p>\n

In a reflection of how he steered the conversation, he wrote the following caption on Instagram:<\/p>\n

\u201cPrivileged to have been in conversation with author and businesswoman@promise_makunyane<\/a>on the launch of her debut release, \u201cMy Broken Promise\u201d, hosted by@unisa_universityofsouthafrica<\/a>main library<\/em>, Lungelo wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cI surely led this conversation with grace, empathy, and ample opportunities for growth and reflection,\u201d<\/em> he added.<\/p>\n

GQ Magazine also tapped Lungelo to host their Grooming Masterclass event set for August 2024<\/a>, where he excelled.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the past several years, I\u2019ve built a platform focused on personal development and well-being,\u201d<\/em> he noted.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining the GQ family is a significant validation of my efforts, and I\u2019m excited to embrace a leadership role in steering the GQ community toward a deeper comprehension and practice of men\u2019s grooming and self-care,\u201d<\/em> Lungelo remarked when discussing the exciting opportunity to lead the masterclass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n