Celebrating five years in the craft of MUT Radio broadcasting, is Awethu Kelese, a now not so young man who became the first voice waking up Umlazi Township community and MUT from 16 June 2021, when MUT radio shone its studio lights for the first time. As the first presenter of the Vukubangene breakfast show, Kelese set the tone for what campus radio could be: energetic, purposeful, and rooted deeply in community. Five years later, the same voice is still there.
Today, Kelese serves as MUT Radio’s Content and Programme Manager, a role that demands creativity, leadership, and editorial maturity. Yet despite the weight of these responsibilities, he remains the consistent morning voice that welcomes students, staff, and the broader community into each new day. Kelese’s ability to balance management duties with on-air excellence is a testament to his work ethic, discipline, and profound passion for broadcasting. Kelese has carried MUT Radio through its formative years with unwavering resilience, navigating the challenges of a growing student radio station, nurturing young talent, and helping shape a platform that is both a training ground and a trusted source of information. His tenacity reflects the heart of MUT Radio: innovation, grit, and an unshakeable commitment to giving students and the community a voice.
As MUT Radio celebrates its fifth anniversary, it also celebrates Awethu Kelese, a pioneer whose voice not only woke the campus, but helped define its radio identity. Kelese’s journey continues to inspire the next generation of broadcasters walking through those studio doors, proving that dedication and authenticity remain at the core of great radio.