Founder Profile
Kabelo Chabalala
Founder & Chief Communications & Creative Officer
Connect on LinkedInKabelo Chabalala is an award-winning communications strategist whose career began in journalism and now spans executive advisory, creative direction and public advocacy. He has written for national publications, advised leaders across government, business and higher education, and built programmes that give young South Africans a public voice.
His approach is shaped by the newsroom: verify before you publish, respect the reader's intelligence, and never confuse activity with news. That discipline is now the operating standard of Sonoblomo Media, where he leads strategy, creative direction and senior client counsel.
Beyond the consultancy, he is a committed youth development advocate, working with schools and community organisations on mentorship, media literacy and dialogue programmes that reach thousands of learners each year.
He is available for keynote addresses, panel moderation, executive media training and commentary on communication, leadership and youth development.
Recognition & expertise
- Award-winning communications strategist
- Journalist
- Author
- Columnist
- Public Relations Expert
- Executive Communications Specialist
- Youth Development Advocate
Executive advisory
Counsel to chief executives, boards and public officials on positioning, message discipline and high-stakes moments.
Editorial practice
A sustained body of published columns and long-form writing on society, leadership and young South Africa.
Youth development
Founding and leading mentorship initiatives that place working professionals in front of learners nationwide.
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