Easy Matjila Biography: Early Life, Age, Education, Career, Retirement, Honorary Doctorate
Easy Matjila is a South African broadcaster and newsreader who has made a name for himself in the South African media scene. His career, which spans over 30 years, started with Radio Setswana, and continued with radio stations like Radio Swazi (Ligwalagwala FM), Radio Ndebele (Ikwekwezi FM), and Afrikaans Service.
In July 2024, he received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the North-West University (NWU) for promoting the Sesotho, Sepedi, and Setswana languages in broadcasting.
Easy Matjila Early Life, Age and Education
Masego Ezekiel Matjila, popularly known as Easy Matjila, was born in the 1960s in South Africa.
As of 2024, Easy Matjila is in his late sixties. He acquired formal education from the North-West University (NWU) in South Africa. For now, his field of study is unknown.
Easy Matjila Career
Easy Matjila is a broadcaster and newsreader. He started his career working as a on-air radio personality for Radio Setswana (now known as Motsweding FM after merging with Radio Mmabatho). As an on-air radio personality, he caught the attention of South Africans with his language proficiency and exceptional broadcasting skills. He also managed archives for Radio Swazi (Ligwalagwala FM), Radio Ndebele (Ikwekwezi FM), and Afrikaans Service.
As a result of his proficiency in the Setswana language Easy Matjila was made the Setswana sports commentator for SABC Topsport (SABC Sports). In addition to that, he also worked as a prime-time news presenter and bulletin editor for SABC, reading news in Sesotho, Sepedi, and Setswana languages.
In 2021, Easy Matjila retired as a broadcaster and newsreader, bringing an end to his illustrious career which spanned 30 years. For his contribution to the South African broadcasting industry and to the promotion of Sesotho, Sepedi, and Setswana languages, he was given a Honorary Doctorate in Humanities by the North-West University (NWU), his alma mater.
Easy Matjila Awards and Recognitions
For his contribution to the broadcasting industry in South Africa, Easy Matjila has received a number of awards and recognitions. Some of them include:
- Commentator of the Year for AFCON in 1996
- Best News Writer award in 2008
- Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the North-West University (NWU) in 2024
