Tumi Makgabo
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Tumi Makgabo is a South Africa
n television presenter
best known for her work from 2000 to 2005 as a current affairs presenter at Cable News Network (CNN) International and anchor of its Inside Africa programme interviewing among others Thabo Mbeki
, George W. Bush
, Shimon Peres
and Oprah Winfrey
. She was based at the headquarters in Atlanta.
Before she had worked for SABC.
After CNN she returned to her home country to help prepare for the upcoming soccer world cup
. From 2006 to 2008 she was head of communications and international relations at the 2010 LOC ( Local Organising Committee) but apruptly quit in February 8 without giving reasons.
Until early 2008, Tumi was the International Affairs and Communications Manager and spokesperson for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa and it that same year she was selected to join the World Economic Forum's Forum of Young Global Leaders, an annual honour bestowed on young leaders around the world identified for their accomplishments, commitment to society and contributions to shaping the future of the word.
Her years of experience in broadcasting have also made Tumi a sought after speaker and commentator on broadcasting and media in Africa with her receiving invitations to act this capacity from global organisations including the United Nations Development Fund, the European Commission, The World Economic Forum, Kofi Annan's Association for a Green Revolution in Africa and the IUCN to name but a few.
Tumi also holds several board positions including South African Tourism, Sun International and is a newly appointed member of the Global Agenda Council on the Gender Gap. In recognition of her work in broadcasting, Tumi is a recipient of a prestigious Eagle Award, a Rapport City Press Prestige Award, a DuPont Award as well as the African People’s Intercontinental Broadcaster of the Year Award amongst others.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n television presenter
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
best known for her work from 2000 to 2005 as a current affairs presenter at Cable News Network (CNN) International and anchor of its Inside Africa programme interviewing among others Thabo Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki
Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is a South African politician who served two terms as the second post-apartheid President of South Africa from 14 June 1999 to 24 September 2008. He is also the brother of Moeletsi Mbeki...
, George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
, Shimon Peres
Shimon Peres
GCMG is the ninth President of the State of Israel. Peres served twice as the eighth Prime Minister of Israel and once as Interim Prime Minister, and has been a member of 12 cabinets in a political career spanning over 66 years...
and Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011...
. She was based at the headquarters in Atlanta.
Before she had worked for SABC.
After CNN she returned to her home country to help prepare for the upcoming soccer world cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. From 2006 to 2008 she was head of communications and international relations at the 2010 LOC ( Local Organising Committee) but apruptly quit in February 8 without giving reasons.
Bio
Tumi Makgabo has been a broadcaster for more than a decade both in South Africa and as anchor and co-producer of 'Inside Africa' at the global news network CNN International's headquarters in Atlanta, USA. In 2006 she established her production company, 'Tumi & Co.', which produced ‘Talk with Tumi Makgabo’ for M-Net and continues to produce long-form and documentary content for broadcast and/or in-house use. Her company also runs media skills development programmes for corporates as well as individuals.Until early 2008, Tumi was the International Affairs and Communications Manager and spokesperson for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa and it that same year she was selected to join the World Economic Forum's Forum of Young Global Leaders, an annual honour bestowed on young leaders around the world identified for their accomplishments, commitment to society and contributions to shaping the future of the word.
Her years of experience in broadcasting have also made Tumi a sought after speaker and commentator on broadcasting and media in Africa with her receiving invitations to act this capacity from global organisations including the United Nations Development Fund, the European Commission, The World Economic Forum, Kofi Annan's Association for a Green Revolution in Africa and the IUCN to name but a few.
Tumi also holds several board positions including South African Tourism, Sun International and is a newly appointed member of the Global Agenda Council on the Gender Gap. In recognition of her work in broadcasting, Tumi is a recipient of a prestigious Eagle Award, a Rapport City Press Prestige Award, a DuPont Award as well as the African People’s Intercontinental Broadcaster of the Year Award amongst others.