Table of contents

• Who is Tswyza? – Meet the man behind the mic
• Mindset is everything
• Bringing the flava! – The story behind the name
• A podcast that gets lyrical – What makes The Tswyza Show unique?
• Big-name guests – Who’s been on the show?
• The Tswyza and Telkom connection – Why this partnership matters
• What’s coming next? – Talent competition and exciting giveaways
• Get involved! How to follow and stay updated

2025 is off to a great start as The Tswyza Show and Telkom announced their duet on a fresh content collab. So, let’s get the 411 on what this is all about.

Who is Tswyza? – Meet the man behind the mic

Kope ‘Tswyza’ Makgae is a multitalented, Limpopo-born entrepreneur and entertainer who’s no stranger to the limelight. South Ahs will know and love him from fan-favourite shows such as Generations: The Legacy, Isidingo and telenovela iNKaba, and as the host of reality dating show S'jola Sonke.  

Throughout his career, Tswyza has embraced the hustle, even selling kotas in high school to help fund his studies. Music, and especially the rhymes and lyrical flow of hip-hop, has always been his passion, and this set the stage for his podcast, The Tswyza Show.

Tswyza has always been into hip-hop, but what cemented it was a trip to the US in the early 90s with his mother. The fashion, music and culture of the time have been a constant inspiration since.

Mindset is everything

Being in the arts and media industry has thrust him into the spotlight, but for Tswyza it’s always been about his love for entertaining his fans, rather than playing the fame game.

He captured his feelings perfectly on Facebook:

“I've got more losses than wins

More attempts than opportunities

More risks than comforts

I’m a good guy and I work hard

I deserve everything coming my way

I use my time & relationships wisely,

I celebrate myself.”

Bringing the flava! – The story behind the name

Tswyza, which means “flavour”, got his stage name in high school as he became known for showing off his rap skills at parties and gigs. His lyrical stylings became his trademark and have also inspired his podcast and personal brand.

Check out his lyrical conversations with his guests on The Tswyza Show YouTube channel.

A podcast that gets lyrical – What makes The Tswyza Show unique?

Tswyza, which means “flavour”, got his stage name in high school as he became known for showing off his rap skills at parties and gigs. His lyrical stylings became his trademark and have also inspired his podcast and personal brand.

Check out his lyrical conversations with his guests on The Tswyza Show YouTube channel.

A podcast that gets lyrical – What makes The Tswyza Show unique?

The Tswyza Show is a space for host and his guests to be their authentic selves while getting into real and relevant topics such as mental health, the challenges of making it as an emcee and the life lessons learned along the way.  

Big-name guests – Who’s been on the show?

Some of the big-name artists who’ve featured on his podcast are rappers iFani Haymani and Nomfundo Yekani and writer Kane Keid.

Tswyza gets bonus points for being “extra’”. Unlike the tried-and-true Q&A style of interviewing, he elevates his conversations with his guests in a rhythmic, lyrical flow. His guests are well aware of what to expect when they find themselves across the table from such a skilled wordsmith and come prepared to meet him verse for verse.

With a YouTube channel that boasts over 26 000 subscribers, The Tswyza Show is certifiably hot. Telkom is proud to come on board as sponsor and continue to champion South Africa’s unique creativity. This joint venture also provides a platform for content creators to share their stories and keep the torch of innovation burning for up-and-coming artists.

The Tswyza and Telkom connection – Why this partnership matters

Telkom is passionate about encouraging cultural conversations in South Africa, especially with the youth. Partnering with The Tswyza Show  presents a unique opportunity to connect with young people, amplify their voices and support the platform that will allow them to explore their passions and flourish.

What’s coming next? – Talent competition and exciting giveaways

To celebrate this epic collab, we’ll be kicking off an exciting talent competition on our social media channels. Not only will Tswyza be front and centre, you can also look forward to Telkom brand influencer partners Bulelani Balabala and Khutso Theledi getting in on the action too.

Get involved! How to follow and stay updated

So if you aren’t following Telkom and  on Facebook, X, TikTok or Instagram yet, what are you waiting for? This is one you don’t want to miss out on. You could win tickets to a live recording of the Tswyza Show podcast and even score some free Telkom data!

ne-height:115%">The Tswyza Show is a space for host and his guests to be their authentic selves while getting into real and relevant topics such as mental health, the challenges of making it as an emcee and the life lessons learned along the way.  

Big-name guests – Who’s been on the show?

Some of the big-name artists who’ve featured on his podcast are rappers iFani Haymani and Nomfundo Yekani and writer Kane Keid.

Tswyza gets bonus points for being “extra’”. Unlike the tried-and-true Q&A style of interviewing, he elevates his conversations with his guests in a rhythmic, lyrical flow. His guests are well aware of what to expect when they find themselves across the table from such a skilled wordsmith and come prepared to meet him verse for verse.

With a YouTube channel that boasts over 26 000 subscribers, The Tswyza Show is certifiably hot. Telkom is proud to come on board as sponsor and continue to champion South Africa’s unique creativity. This joint venture also provides a platform for content creators to share their stories and keep the torch of innovation burning for up-and-coming artists.

The Tswyza and Telkom connection – Why this partnership matters

Telkom is passionate about encouraging cultural conversations in South Africa, especially with the youth. Partnering with The Tswyza Show  presents a unique opportunity to connect with young people, amplify their voices and support the platform that will allow them to explore their passions and flourish.

What’s coming next? – Talent competition and exciting giveaways

To celebrate this epic collab, we’ll be kicking off an exciting talent competition on our social media channels. Not only will Tswyza be front and centre, you can also look forward to Telkom brand influencer partners Bulelani Balabala and Khutso Theledi getting in on the action too.

Get involved! How to follow and stay updated

So if you aren’t following Telkom and  on Facebook, X, TikTok or Instagram yet, what are you waiting for? This is one you don’t want to miss out on. You could win tickets to a live recording of the Tswyza Show podcast and even score some free Telkom data!