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She enrolled at the NWU for her honours in politics and international relations after completing her BA Journalism degree in Johannesburg.
Delving deeper
“I knew I wanted to be a journalist but following advice from my mother to further my studies, I decided to not rush to work,” she says of her decision to do her honours at the NWU.
Sentleeng’s research study was titled "An analysis of trade in illicit diamonds in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mining industry". It was an off-shoot of what she describes as “an innate fascination with the phenomenon of governance of people and resources”.
Although she struggled with her research at times, she completed her study in late 2011 and graduated with distinction.
From challenge to strength
“I believe the challenges I experienced went a long way to allow me to nurture my strengths and work on my weaknesses. In my profession as a journalist, research is paramount and given my experiences during my postgraduate studies, I am able to conduct research with ease,” says Sentleeng.
It’s her considered view that lessons from modules such as foreign policy formulation and negotiation, international political economy, regional studies, security and global transformation and foreign policy analysis are priceless for her craft.
The world through her eyes
“The world is ever changing and as a journalist it's my responsibility to scrutinise and simplify the changing world for the masses. Understanding policy formulation and adaptation is crucial.
“For instance, we are now facing a global pandemic in the form of Covid-19. Our global community has had to split and look inwards as the best form of defence and this will have far-reaching consequences for how we will live and conduct business,” explains Sentleeng.
She describes herself as self-motivated and a very enthusiastic team player who is capable of taking on leadership roles and responsibilities, and really enjoys interacting with people and sharing ideas. And when it is time to relax, she escapes to the world of movies.
A fusion of politics and humanity
Sentleeng Lehihi’s face, eye-catching haircut and compelling voice have become etched in the minds of millions of South Africans who follow her unique brand of journalism on the public broadcaster’s radio and television stations.
Combining politics and journalism makes it easier for alumna Sentleeng Lehihi to decipher political developments for her target audience.
Before writing a profile on a South African police helicopter pilot, Sentleeng flies with him to experience first hand what his work entails.
Sentleeng shares her opinion as a guest on the Dr Love programme on NWU FM, the Mahikeng Campus radio station.
As a guest on the Morning Live TV programme Sentleeng discusses her coverage of a fire in a store in Mahikeng in 2019, and how bystanders tried to loot the burning shop.
Sentleeng covers the general elections in Botswana.
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