In the Media
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South Africa's Top 50 Most Influential Women on Twitter 2023
MAY 22, 2023
Mbaliyezwe was listed as the 27th on most influential woman on Twitter in South Africa in 2023 by UK company, Brandwatch. The podcast, SpazaTalk, discussed the list and criteria on Apple and Spotify.
Gauteng Lifestyle Magazine Article
AUGUST 22, 2021
Gauteng Lifestyle Magazine spotlighted the 16th Annual Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon in an article, highlighting fashion designer Mbaliyezwe among the notable ambassadors, who championed the event in support of the fight against breast cancer.
Read the full article here.
Financial Mail Mr Price Article
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Mbaliyezwe Ndlela's Mr Price Twitter (now X) thread sparked widespread attention on Twitter Facebook and other platforms, leading to an interview with the Financial Mail. The thread was then featured in an article highlighting Mr Price's growth and success.
Read the Financial Mail article here.
Top 200 Most Influential African Women on Twitter 2020
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Mbaliyezwe earned a spot on the Top 200 Most Influential African Women on Twitter 2020 list, coming in at 44th. The list was compiled by French company, Smart Data Power and The Women in Africa Initiative, with South Africa The Good News providing additional insights and information about the selection process in an article.
Source: Mr Price Instagram.
Mr Price Interview & Campaign
OCTOBER 22, 2020
After Mbaliyezwe's Twitter (now X) thread about Mr Price went viral, on Twitter, Facebook (1 million+ impressions!) and other social media platforms, the Mr Price team invited her for an interview with comedian, Mpho Popps Modikoane. The conversation covered her inspiration for the thread, her requests to Mr Price and using social media to spread good vibes. She also thanked her followers for always supporting her and her #MbaliyezweThreaductions threads.
Snippets from the interview were featured in Mr Price's Good Vibes social media campaign video for the week of 22 October 2020. The experience was an exciting and unexpected turn of events, yet rewarding for Mbaliyezwe and her followers, who have affectionately called her the Queen of Threads since her Twitter thread series, #MbaliyezweThreaductions, began in 2017.
Trending SA Interview
AUGUST 7, 2018
Mbaliyezwe featured on SABC 3's (now S3) Trending SA as their Worth A Follow guest, discussing her social media presence and popular Twitter (now X) thread series #MbaliyezweThreaductions, and her work as a design teacher and fashion designer.
Watch the full interview here.
uKhozi FM Interview
MAY 7, 2018
Mbaliyezwe's childhood dream was realized when she was invited for an interview on uKhozi FM, South Africa and Africa's largest radio station.
On their Ndiza Nathi show, she shared insights on using social media positively, discussing her Twitter (now X) thread series #MbaliyezweThreaductions, and introduced listeners to the concept of using social media as a business platform by collaborating with brands on campaigns and promos. The response from the public was overwhelmingly positive, challenging common misconceptions about social media.
Touch HD Interview
MARCH 20, 2018
Mbaliyezwe was interviewed by media personality, Ntando Duma, on her Touch HD show, Black Twitter Unleashed. They discussed her online persona and the trending Twitter (now X) thread series, #MbaliyezweThreaductions, that was gaining traction on Twitter and across the social media landscape in South Africa.
Vow FM: #AreaCode Show Interview
MARCH 5, 2018
In her debut radio interview, Mbaliyezwe opened up about her Twitter (now X) thread series, #MbaliyezweThreaductions, and how she sparked conversations across South Africa. She shared insights into her creative process, highlighting what sets her threads apart. The interview introduced her followers to her voice, while also delving into her work as a fashion designer and teacher, showcasing her commitment to empowering others through education and skill building.