Tshikani Colleen Makhubele is a prominent South African corporate executive, media host, and politician who has built a diverse career bridging information technology, corporate governance, and high-level public leadership. Known for her rapid rise in local governance and national parliamentary politics, she currently hosts the popular late-night current affairs programme #POWERPerspective on POWER 98.7.

Key Professional Milestones

• Media & Broadcasting (Present): Hosts #POWERPerspective on POWER 98.7, facilitating major national conversations on geopolitics, local governance, and socio-economic policies.
• National Parliament & Chief Whip (2025–2026): Served as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly representing the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. During her tenure, she briefly held the high-profile and strategically critical role of parliamentary Chief Whip.
• Speaker of the City of Johannesburg (2022–2023): Elected as the Council Speaker for South Africa’s economic hub, presiding over complex multi-party coalitions and legislative dynamics.
• Political Pioneer (2020–2024): Entered formal politics via the Congress of the People (COPE) where she quickly rose to become a Joburg councillor. She later founded and served as the initial president of the South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA).
• Corporate Governance Leadership: Served as the non-executive Board Chairperson for major public and private enterprises, including the South African Post Office (SAPO) and the Metropolitan Trading Company.
• Business Executive & IT Entrepreneur: Founded and led the Mzumbe Group of Companies as CEO, and previously acted as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for SMMT Online, specializing in large-scale ICT, energy, and digital deployment projects.

Core Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Governance: Extensive experience navigating both corporate boardrooms and volatile legislative environments.
• Technology & Innovation Management: Specializes in PMO leadership, public sector digitization, and the integration of technology in business processes.
• Public Policy & Advocacy: Formidable voice in advocating for socio-economic transformation, African unity, gender equality, and youth empowerment