Zimasa “Mooshtaffa” Vabaza is a dynamic media entrepreneur, award-winning chief media and advertising strategist, and digital maven with a strong social voice. Renowned for his unique insights as a socio-economic commentator, Mooshtaffa has gained vast knowledge over the years, which he uses to engage and educate his audience.
He has Coined the tagline “So Here’s Something Interesting,” which has become an incredible online voice that educates and raises awareness among his audience. This popular online series raises awareness on key topics like finance and investment, entrepreneurship and commerce, current affairs, and politics. These bite-sized videos are impactful, sparking conversation and encouraging his audience to share their thoughts or comments on the issues discussed.
Beyond his media ventures, Mooshtaffa is a highly regarded corporate MC, workshop and conversation facilitator, discussion panellist, digital content creator, and LIVE podcast host. He is also recognised as a corporate message amplifier, entrepreneurship mentor, and socio-economic commentator, expanding his influence in corporate and public spaces across South Africa.
Mr Zimasa “Mooshtaffa” Vabaza
Chief Media and Advertising Strategist
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Dr BSV Mthethwa
Director and Accounting Officer at KZN CET College
Mr Simon Eppel
Trade unionist and Director of Research at the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU)
Ms Gail Malada
Skills Development facilitator at Massmart Wholesale ( Makro and Masscash)
Mr Richard Kuppan
National Training Manager- Chipkins Purato
Mr Tshepo Jeffrey Ngcobo
Deputy Secretary General, SACPO
Ms. Ridwana Ibrahim
Marketing Researcher and Senior Marketing Tutor at the University of Johannesburg
Mr Nhlanhla Dimba
Accounting Officer at Mthashana TVET College
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Mr Zukile Christopher Mosheshe Mvalo
Deputy Director-General: Skills Development Branch, Department of Higher Education and Training
Prof. Dr. Thomas Dobbelstein
Head of the department of digital business management at Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University
Prof. Pius Adewale Owolawi
Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Systems Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology
Dr. Deborah Machard
Executive Strategic Planning, Performance and Evaluation (SPPE) at W&RSETA
Dr. Terence Hermanus
Acting-Head of Department for Retail Business Management at CPUT
Kganki Matabane
Black Business council - CEO
Prof. Victor Virimai Mugobo
Professor of Marketing at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Mr Khulekani KK Mkhize
General Manager - Clicks Group Distribution Centre in KwaZulu-Natal
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Mr Yaeesh Moosa
Head of Marketplace -takealot.com
Mr Sipho Shoba
W&RSETA - COO
Dr. Netshakhuma Nkholedzeni
Postdoctoral Researcher
Thulile Mahlutshana
Human Resource and Training General Manager at Matus
Prof. Hesta Friedrich-Nel
Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)