About Soneni

Soneni is a Zimbabwean born disabled woman who has overcome many disabling barriers and human made disabling policies. She still manages to live beyond all disability challenges. She is a:

• Radio & TV Talk Show Host
• Speaker
• Disability Media Facilitator
• Brand Ambassador
• Poet
• Multiple media award winner
• Game Changer

Trained in radio and television broadcasting; who has Interviewed multiple guests from the diverse spectrum of society and nationalities. A multiple award winner from a broad range of organisations and institutions. Soneni known as "Thandeka" a name she was given by her radio listeners driven by her warm character. Thandeka is a Ndebele name translated "Beloved".

News

• 2013
  Soneni Gwizi wins Women 4 Africa award
  Posted by Radio France International

  Zimbabwean broadcaster Soneni Gwizi has just won a Women 4 Africa award 2013 in recognition OF her outstanding achievments. Not only does she host a weekly show, SFM, she's also a motivational speaker, a disability and gender activist and a poet.. Read more...
• 2017
  The forgotten heroes of the media
  Posted by Urban Culxure Magazine

  As we celebrate World Radio Day, We celebrate the impact of radio in the lives of people with disabilities across the world; the Disabled Radio Personalities and the Disabled listeners... Read more...
• 2014
  “JCI Bulawayo Ten Outstanding Young Persons”
  Posted byJCI Bulawayo
  Past recipients of national awards include John F. Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Elvis Presley..... Past Zimbabwean honourees include Soneni Gwizi, Strive Masiyiwa, Betty Makoni and Sabelo Sibanda.Read more...
• 2015

  Overcoming a Disability

  Posted by Nonhlanhla Mlilo In
  INDUNA Magazine,

  According to the United Nations, approximately 650 million people in the world live with disabilities, frequently encountering various physical and social obstacles. Read more...
• 2016
  Bulawayo Workshops: Day One “My Body-My Pride”; Soneni Gwizi & Sexuality Workshop
  Posted by Super Girls of Zimbabwe / In Super Girls oF Zimbabwe
  On the morning of Monday the 8th, slurping our coffees, both of us had the tingling sensation of excitement. Read more...

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