Alundrah Sibanda is a writer whose career has been enriched by a collection of published written works
– some written about her, others penned by her and those featuring contributions from her.
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Written about Alundrah Sibanda
“Sibanda says … no matter where she finds herself, she wants to be in a position to empower others – “I want to be able to give back to others, whether it’s six months or a year from now. I am where I am because people who achieved things in life looked back and made it possible for me to dream. It’s incredible to be able to have the power to change someone’s life.”” – Roxanne Mooneys for SMF News
“Alundrah hopes to always have the capacity to give back to the communities she has had the privilege of being a part of, as she continues on my journey to becoming a media practitioner.” – The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Written by Alundrah Sibanda
The background of this study was that reports about the state of Africa’s economic growth trajectory recommended the improvement of Africa’s business environment and entrepreneurship as pivotal factors for the continent’s economic growth, thereby necessitating this study which investigated how Pan-African business media such as Forbes Africa represented successful African entrepreneurship to its audience.
Alundrah Sibanda gained practical experience for her Journalism Honours degree through an internship at SABC radio news, which included field and courtroom reporting to craft compelling narratives, collate interviews and work within their content management system. Read an article by Jamaine Krige and Alundrah Sibanda for SABC News.
As a journalist at Stellenbosch Media Forum in 2018, Alundrah Sibanda tackled diverse topics such as initiatives that inspired hope during times of crises, the intricacies of politics, and the landscape of innovation. Alundrah’s author page at Stellenbosch Media Forum.
Insights on Mental Health and Social Media Activism in Africa – “… discussions surrounding the state of mental health systems in Africa and attitudes towards mental health in Africa … should encompass both building capacity and adaptation to the new reality …” – Alundrah Sibanda for Africa Matters Initiative.
“…it reminded me of how something as simple as an affirmation from a friend about your hair can make you love and embrace it more. – Alundrah Sibanda for Bellatory.
“Oloruntoba is not alone on this digital journey, online platforms are attractive to new media entrepreneurs in the entertainment news business because of the high costs involved in print and the exposure they have already gained online.” – Alundrah Sibanda for SMF Magazine.
“They confronted challenges in the form of student movements, as opportunities for their SRC’s to showcase their abilities to resolve conflict…They all say that there is a greater purpose to the role of chairperson than merely being the ‘number one student’ on campus.” – Alundrah Sibanda for LIP Newspaper.
As the future beckons, financial support from SU Journalism affiliated bursaries, with its complexities, still provides hope and affirmation for students who are constantly confronted with the narrative that journalism is an endangered career.” – Alundrah Sibanda for Janus Newsletter.
Book Contributions by Alundrah Sibanda
Alundrah Sibanda is one of the leaders featured and quoted in the book, Rituals for Virtual Meetings: Creative Ways to Engage People and Strengthen Relationships [in which] authors Kursat Ozenc (JPMorgan Chase & Co.) and Glenn Fajardo (Stanford d.school) show leaders, managers, and meeting organizers how to build rapport and rhythm amongst team members when everyone is not in the same physical space.
