Paul
Mvulane Mnisi is
presenter of South Africa’s only democracy game show The Right to Win coming
to SABC2 on Mondays at 18h00 from 3 March.
In the show six individuals fight for points, popularity and cash in a
quiz that tests knowledge and understanding of South Africa’s democracy. Mnisi’s career in the broadcasting industry kicked
off in 1995 when the 17 year old Katlehong born personality presented the youth
show Ecovision; he was also the voice
over artist and translated scripts from English to isiZulu.
The
Right to Win is produced by
Grounded Media for SABC Education and is a partnership between the SABC and the
Electoral Commission which forms part of their ‘I vote South Africa Voter Education Campaign’.
“This project attempts to re-enforce the
values laid down by great women and men who bravely fought for the emancipation
of this country It is
important to build our democracy that the likes of Mandela battled for” says
Mnisi.
In 1996 Mnisi joined
community station Voice of Soweto as a field reporter, news reader and
presenter. In 1997 he joined YFM radio.
Over the years he presented the evening show, midday show, afternoon drive and
the coveted breakfast slot. Thanks to
Mnisi, poetry enjoyed centre stage on YFM; his feature, Word of Mouth was the place to be heard for all aspiring
wordsmiths, it gave the art form much needed airtime. Mnisi sat on the LoveLife advisory board for five years where his knowledge and
experience as a youth leader was put to good use; he was asked to host various
events as master of ceremonies and motivational speaker.
In 1999 Mnisi
joined Jam Alley, the long running
youth music and entertainment show on SABC1 where he worked with Vinoliah Mashego until 2001. In 2001 he opened his own company Rudeboy Productions
(Pty) Ltd. In 2002 Mnisi became editor
of Ymag which won the best youth
magazine award at the Sappi Pica awards for two years in a row as well as
overall winner for best consumer magazine with him at the helm. He was recipient
of the Arts and Culture Trust Award for best supporting media in arts and
culture in 2003.
He found his way
back to TV in 2007 as the presenter of the music game show Lilizela Mlilizeli on SABC2.
He has featured in many international productions and local productions such
as Soul City, Amandla – A Revolution in Four Part Harmony and The Lion’s Trial.
See more of
Mnisi in The Right to Win season two starting 3 March on SABC2 at 18h00.
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