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Armed with little more than a phone, a data bundle and a never-say-die attitude Sandile Nene has (through dogged perseverance) established himself as an entertainment, celebrity news and event blogger in the South African blogosphere. From humble beginnings, he has worked hard to establish a wide following and a strong social media presence across platforms.
Full Names Sandile Nene, well known as "Sandy"
Born 1993 on the 2nd of January in one of KZN's Heritage sites "Inanda".
Sandy Nene
He is a young self driven and dedicated individual. Always striving for the better and
loves connecting with Everyone of his interest. Performer, Radio Personality, Social
Media Specialist and voice over artist.
Has shared a stage and performed with the likes of Slindile Nodangala (Who Plays
Mam' Rubby on Generations), Well known Author Gcina Mhlophe, Sarafina actor
Faca kulu, Award winning Jazz musician Madala Kunene to mention a few.
Mamrubby
Sandile was featured on the Jet Club Magazine at the age of 12 for the winning letter
motivating all the people living with HIV and Aids, this was a sign - he has always
wanted to be heard.
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He was a lingo society and debating leader in high school and was awarded a few
Certificates for his brilliant ability to speak.
Selected as the Most well spoken child at the Phoenix Reading Festival while still
attending Redfern Combined school in 2006.
Sandile was also given an opportunity to be on YoTv's Sasko Samie showdown back
in 2008, this made him fall inlove with entertainment.
In 2009 he joined Inanda fm as one of the Voice over Artists for their regular radio
drama series.
After Matric Sandy went on to study Fashion at Mageba's school of Fashion, he then
fell inlove with Blogging which helped him land a Radio slot on Vibe fm where he was
updating people on latest fashion trends, entertainment local and international news
- lifestyle tips and also covered events.
sandynene on vibe
As his blogging, radio and other entertainment related commitments got hectic, Sandy could not continue with Fashion and he Dropped out.
Sandy Has done many things of which we may count being one of the first bloggers for
the award winning Blog Yomzansi.com.
Sandile has interviewed the Likes of Khabonina Qubeka, Nomuzi Mabena,
JSomething, Xavier Leeds and MORE.
His work has been published on DurbanZone Mag, Gauteng Pozi Magazine, Blaque Magazine, ZAgossip etc.
He is known for his amazing understanding of Social Media, Crazy
head and Best celebrity interviews.
Sandile also amazed more people after landing another Radio slot atInanda fm,
which was called #OnPointWithSandy - aired every Fridays 4pm on the
Loxion Drive show.sandy at inandafm
His other role at Inanda fm was "Social Media Manager" where
he handled online content (Twitter and Facebook)
Mr Nene is Currently employed at a Digital Agency as a Social Media Manager and Content
Creator.
Young, black and a proud Goal Digger.
