Gagasi FM, The Sound of KZN, proudly congratulates its Managing Director, Minenhle Dlamini, on her outstanding academic achievement. On Wednesday, 21 May 2025, Dlamini officially graduated from the University of Technology, marking a significant personal and professional milestone in a career defined by excellence, innovation, and impactful leadership.
Quoting the timeless words of George Washington Carver,
“Education is the key that unlocks the golden door to freedom.”
For Dlamini, this graduation represents not just the culmination of an academic journey, but the continuation of a purpose-driven life rooted in strategic growth, continuous learning, and leadership development.
Born and raised in Durban, Minenhle Dlamini has played a pivotal role in transforming Gagasi FM into a modern media powerhouse—The Sound of KZN—with a firm footprint in both traditional radio and digital broadcasting spaces. Her visionary leadership and deep understanding of media dynamics have been central to the station’s upward trajectory in audience reach, brand loyalty, and cultural influence across the province and beyond.
Prior to assuming her current role as Managing Director, Dlamini built an impressive track record in executive and strategic roles within the station. Her earlier career included a notable stint at The South African Breweries, where she refined her expertise in operations, brand management, and corporate strategy.
She is also an alumna of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), where she completed an advanced professional development programme between 2020 and 2021, further solidifying her credentials as a progressive and skilled executive.
Dlamini’s educational and professional growth continues to reinforce a powerful skillset that includes:
- Executive Leadership & Strategic Oversight
- Business Development & Market Expansion
- Brand Positioning & Marketing Communications
- Operational Efficiency & Change Management
- Corporate Governance & Team Development
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
Graduation is often a moment of personal triumph—the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another. For Minenhle Dlamini, it symbolizes a continued commitment to excellence, intellectual growth, and a determination to lead with purpose in every sphere of her influence.
“This achievement is deeply personal and profoundly symbolic,”- Gagasi FM
As an advocate for education, transformation, and women in leadership, Minenhle’s journey serves as a beacon of inspiration, particularly for young women and professionals across KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa. Her story is a reminder that no role is too demanding when paired with discipline, vision, and purpose.
Gagasi FM remains committed to nurturing talent, investing in education, and celebrating milestones that align with the station’s ethos of empowerment and excellence.
