By Obakeng Maje

We could not end the August which is a Women’s Month without bringing you only the best!!!!

We chilling on our hot seat with Motsweding FM’s Kenole “Miss K” Legote who is the brain behind number one Breakfast show in Mzansi Ragoga Gee.

Miss K as she is affectionately known to her followers pull no punches and tells it as it is….so seatback and enjoy while Kenole let us into her closet!!!!!!

Where were you born and matriculated?

Ganalaagte clinic and matriculated at

Mosupatsela Senior Secondary School.

How many are you at home,and who do you stay with?

We are five. Two girls and three boys and I’m the 3rd child.

Were you brought up by your both parents, and how was life then when growing up?

Yes,however my father passed away in 1997. Life was a bit hard because you wouldn’t have what you want to have(as a child) because my parents were only able to provide basic needs most of the time.

Was it you dream to be a radio presenter and later on a producer?

Not at all. I have always liked life and people and being a Presenter meant I was going to be able to converse and meet people, but then I got curious about working behind the scene. Like at the time I wanted to know more about production and Motswedingfm was looking for Content Producers so that’s how I ended up being a Content Producer.

What qualifications you have and what is need to be a producer?

National certificate in Radio Broadcasting.

Media related studies and Experience in media(preferably radio).

Any challenges you experienced at work or in life and what have you learnt from that?

We face challenges from the minute one is born. I have learnt to be GRATEFUL that GOD still loves me and he will always be there for me no matter what.

How will you sum up Kenole Legote as a person and a woman?

I’m a fun person,creative (comes with being a producer),spontaneous and like talking a lot. I like to be realistic other than living in a fantasy world and open minded to new ideas…”

If you can be a president for a day,what you will change?

I don’t know if this will change, but if I can be a President however I will try to change our People’s mindset. I would make sure that they stop the dependency syndrome.

You are not helping yourself by seating back and hoping that someone will come and better you life.

How do you see yourself in five years and any message to your young aspiring kids?

Being an Advocate (specialising in media law).

Message to young aspiring kids: I think by now we have seen or heard that anything is possible. So its your turn to shine and confirm it yourself. Gore the “sky is the limit”

How important is education and what is your take on burning issues faced by our youths?

Peer pressure

Peer pressure has always been there and teenagers turn to trust their friends more than their parents.

Unemployment

If only we can start thinking like entrepreneurs,unemployment and poverty was going to be eradicated amongst the youth.

Drug abuse and alcohol substance?

This is a root cause of all bad experiences that youth and their loved ones are forced to go through. I really pray for the day boys and girls start loving themselves that they would refuse to let themselves walk through that path*ba gane ka bona*.

What do you know about the women of 1956?

They stood to what they believed in and if 1956 didn’t happen I don’t think we would be liberated by any means.

Do you know anything about Steve Biko?

I know that if he didn’t fight for us(Black people) to be free from apartheid we would still be oppressed.

Is Kenole married or do you have any kids?

I am not married, I have 2 kids.

How old are you?

Old enough*hides*

What challenges are at work or being a producer especially as a woman in a male dominated industry?

Any industry have its own  challenges, its how you deal with those challenges that will make or break you. It makes your job better when you are working with supportive people. I always say “approach” is very important. I have been privileged to work with Radio Legends and in all my experiences I got the courage to better myself as a person.

What Is a role of a producer anyway?

I’m a Content Producer. I’m the show manager. All the output of the show is arranged/researched/prepared by me. I then brief the On Air Personality to deliver the product.

Who is you role model?

My Mom Keneilwe Legote.

You can listen to Kenole produced show,Ragoga Gee weekdays only on Motsweding FM.

The show is presented by Kabelo “The KBzo” Molopyane and Felix Da Cat.

Motsweding FM 87.9-107.9 MHz