Members

Alude Jizana – Chairperson

Alude Jizana, an idealistic, self-motivated and family oriented individual originally from Mount Frere, Eastern Cape. She is currently a final Public Relations and Communication Student, while serving as Chairperson of SPRA. She brings passion for student advocacy and community engagement. She believes in fostering a supportive environment where every student’s voice is heard and valued. Outside her role in the association, Alude is a Media Officer for SACOSWU union. She values family, integrity, social equality, fairness and leadership. She is driven by Mother Teresa philosophy,’ Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep for every dream precedes the goal.’ Her dream is to make a name for herself and build legacy for her family.

Ivimithandazo Cetyana – Deputy Chairperson

Ivimithandazo Cetyana is a third year PR student, a lover of people and that is why she does what she does. She has a passion for all things public relations, strategy and a very soft spot for storytelling and letting people’s stories be heard. She lives by a motto that keeps her going and motivated at all times, “My story has to succeed so that it may inspire others that through ethical hard work success is possible”.

Zikhona Ntshiliza – Secretary

Zikhona Ntshiliza is interested in learning new things daily and very passionate about writing. She has written several reports for SPRA, and she has been appointed as a professional writer for students by students. Zikhona understands that SPRA is all about bridging a gap between classroom and workplace. She takes pleasure in doing her job as a secretary, and understand the importance of her role at SPRA, the crucial part of her job which entails a lot of things like documentation, booking of venues etc. She is passionate about her role and the quote that best describes her is “Thrive until you get it right” I believe that the sky is not the limit unless one choose to keep up in life.

Okuhle Maninjwa – The Deputy Secretary

Okuhle Maninjwa is a third -year student studying Public Relations and Communication Management. She is committed to using effective communication to bring about meaningful change. As Deputy Secretary, she is focused on creating a supportive and lively environment for her fellow PR students.

Asavela Kolweni – Treasurer

Asavela Kolweni is a dedicated and detail-oriented individual. Her passion for finance and public relations drives her to ensure the effective management of our organization’s resources. Currently pursuing a Diploma in Public Relations and Communication, she brings a strong understanding of financial management and a keen eye for detail to her role. Her goal is to support the growth and success of SPRA, while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. She is committed to collaborating with the team to achieve objectives and make a positive impact on our university community.

Thulile Buhle Mbatha – Project Manager

Thulile Buhle Mbatha is a driven and organized individual. She is currently pursuing a Diploma in Public Relations, which has equipped her with a solid understanding of communication principles and strategic planning. In her role, she oversee the planning and execution of SPRA’s projects and events, ensuring timely and successful delivery. Her passion for public relations and team collaboration drives her to lead and support her fellow team members in achieving their objectives.

Relebogile Jones Mashao – Deputy Project Manager

Relebogile Jones Mashao, a driven Public Relations and Communication third-year student with a passion for building brands and reputations. Currently, Relebogile serves as Deputy Project Manager honing leadership and communication skills. Originally from Limpopo, Relebogile aspires to one day run his own PR firm, guided by core values of loyalty, respect, care, and uplifting.

Vivian Makwana – Publicity Manager

Vivian Makwana is a final year PR student from Limpopo. She has a desire to learn more in career aspects, specifically in Communication and Media Industry. Her position at SPRA allows her to interact and work effectively with different stakeholders and polish her communication skills. She is passion driven, creative and aiming to achieve bigger goals she has set for herself using various platforms such as SPRA, and also adding value to them in turn.

Lethiwe Nene – Deputy Publicity Manager

Lethiwe Nene, is a Zulu girl from KZN. Her philosophy in life is that if you work really hard there’s absolutely nothing you cannot achieve. This belief is why she is where she is today as a final year PR student and a SPRA member. She also believes that her name Lethiwe which means brought, means something powerful. She believes she was brought into this world to make a difference so that is what she hopes to do, make a difference in the world and in the PR space.