Nande Mkiva

Nande Mkiva is a community journalist, Operations Manager, and Public Relations Specialist at Pondoland Times based in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. He reports on breaking news, community issues, crime, service delivery, and sports across the Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo districts. He holds a Diploma in Public Relations and a Certificate in Journalism and Print Media. Nande is also a beneficiary of the Thomson Reuters Foundation and holds a certificate in the Newsroom AI Adoption Mentoring Programme, reflecting his passion for innovation and digital journalism. Driven by a passion for truth, accountability, and community empowerment, Nande Mkiva remains committed to informing, educating, and inspiring audiences through impactful storytelling.