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‘I’m a healer with a microphone,’ – Penny Lebyane on her presenting journey

Radio and television show presenter Penny Lebyane needs no introduction to many radio listeners and television and show lovers as she has graced our airwaves and screens for over two decades.

The mother of two has worked for giant broadcasters such as Metro FM and is currently at Radio 2000.

Penny has worked as a judge on the popular music talent search show IdolsSA, she has also presented television shows such as Motswako, The Big Secret, Let’s Talk Papgeld, UnBreak My Heart and many others.

Shooting what looks like a new television show, the multi-talented motivational speaker shared posts about her love for her craft and healing others through her work.

She detailed, “I am television, on the streets with people giving them a voice. #social impact drives my content and productions l say yes too. ”

Sharing how much she loved helping communities, she noted:

“It’s a calling to be there to help my community tell their stories. Talk is healing it’s therapeutic, l am a healer with a microphone and camera l go where most don’t go cause l’ve earned the trust with my audience to go there.”

 

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She followed that post with a second one detailed:

” I am #PennyLebyane a reigning media queen since 94″ to date…….by grace and sheer determination and resilience to stand up for myself therefore for others. My voice is my strength l am #TheMatriachyOfPopCulture?? l make it pop, not just for popularity’s sake but for #impact. ”

Describing herself more, the media personality added:

“I am a cultural enthusiast, nature of talent, a critic mediocrity, an activist and lobbyist for the cream to rise to the top no matter what or who says what I am a cheerleader for the marginalised, l see you before they recognise you.”

“I am a believer in pure talent of South African children, it’s too much what SA has in talent. I shine the light on them cause they deserve it. I believe in the flag?? at whatever cost let’s raise it high always. #myStoryMatters.”

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