So Proud Of Hastings :-)

March 15, 2011 by  

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I felt like such a proud mommy when I got an sms from one of our writers, Hastings Moeng telling me about his graduation. My son won’t be too happy with him stealing that feeling & moment heheh.

Well, Hastings, whose blog entries can be read HERE graduated with a Journalism Degree from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and is ready to take on the world.

I asked Hastings a few questions about his graduation and here’s what he had to say :

Why journalism?

I have always been in the loop  with what’s going on and getting the nitty gritties has always  been my activity of choice since an early age. Fast-forward to my high school days, I was one of those anti sport smart pants…but debate and public speaking were my happy hunting grounds. I never bought i-Kota (bunny chow) so I could afford, at least, two magazines, Sunday World and Sunday Sun every week. Umgosi is engraved on my DNA. So it didn’t come as a shock when I ditched doing Auditing at Wits for a Journalism degree at UJ. Let’s just say, when you know yourself as well as I do, you just naturally know whats for you and what’s not.


Dream Job?

What’s a dream job? Hehehe…well let’s just say what I know for sure is that I want to thrive in whatever I do. The thing I admire the most  about journalism is the  versatility so expect to read my work in print media the same way you’re gonna hear my voice and see my face in broadcast media. With the full-time studies out of the way, I’m finally able to engage with the decision-makers. I also intend  to be amongst the most educated journos in SA, thats why I’m currently doing an HR diploma through distance learning. Keep reading JC for all the developments.



5 yrs from now?

I’d love to have a talk-show. Nothing too hectic but it must reflect my intelligence. The thing is, my fierce intellectual capacity is one of my strongest traits and I’d like to exploit that in the best way possible. I have a lot coming up…the future  is so bright I feel guilty.

Role models in media?

I look up to different people for different  reasons. But I’ve always looked up to Nomakula Roberts. She’s a rebel and we’ve all come to cherish her madness, or at least I do.

Blogging while studying?

Joining JC is the best mistake I’ve ever made and I wouldn’t replace it for anything. JC threw me in the deep end of the mainstream media, giving me first hand experience, exposure and contacts that would take typically years of ass-kissing for most assiduous individuals. I’m yet to meet any other 21 year old out there who can match my black book. But I have to thank BS for making it all happen. When I joined, I knew JC would be fun but no idea it would be as empowering.

(Hastings with Masechaba, who graduated with Corp Comm honors a few days before him. )

Attending all the events vs Studying?

Fortunately for me, I mastered the art of managing my time from an early age. It also comes down to discipline… I never went out on Fridays when every Thandie, Dikeledi and Herriot  are out and about. If ever I did, I had to attack the books regardless  of the time I came back. I also took my school bag everywhere, studied on the road during odd hours and never missed a single lecture. Having been an exceptional student all my life, I’ve always had control over my academics. Hence I didn’t tell BS whenever I had tests because I knew she wouldn’t allow me to attend events. Besides JC  I had many other things going on but I still managed to complete in record time.

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Congratulations Hastings, I’m sure I speak for all the JC bloggers when I say we are proud of your achievement :-) We’ll be here to support your future dreams, however we can.  Stay humble nana… now the real hard work begins. There’s a lot of negativity about journalism out there… here’s to hoping you’ll do what you can to try elevate it and not to conform to the standards we witness out there.

Signed: Proud Mommy, BS

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Comments

46 Comments on "So Proud Of Hastings :-)"

  1. lebza4sh0 on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 12:18 am 

    Also proud of Hastings, he made me remember the reason I came to jhb. I know he’s got a bright future and he’s gona make it because of his hard working tendencies. Big ups to u bro

  2. Zida on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 12:52 am 

    Congrats to Hastings. Why in the graduation pics though does he look like he could be one of the stars of Ekasi: Our Stories?

  3. Nalizo on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 12:53 am 

    Nco!Congrats Hastings.

  4. Letebele on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 1:33 am 

    Congratulations to your son,lol.

    On a more serious note: Congratulations Hastings! I think its pretty clear that journalism isn’t all as glam as JC makes it out to be…lol. When things get hectic (as in the Kuli saga),remember who you are and why you doing what you do,and you’ll be fine.

    Big up to you BS for seeing his potential and throwing him in the deep end.

    JC loves you boy,and we are too proud:-)

  5. princesskoena on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 1:47 am 

    ncoow sweet *touched* ok maybe i’ll also graduate
    *back to studin*

  6. lwandie on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 2:55 am 

    Halala Hastings,you can never go wrong with brains,the best is within your grasp…Go get ‘em!

  7. Kiki on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 5:28 am 

    So so proud of you Hastings and here is wishing you all the best as you take on the world. Good luck young man!! Mwah.

  8. LJFOREVER on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 5:57 am 

    I’m inspired. Halala *blowingtrumpets*

  9. soul sista on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 6:56 am 

    Once a graduate always a graduate as my friend always says. Congrats Hastings! Looking forward to saying the same to @Lebza in future…

  10. Miss Thang on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 7:36 am 

    Congratulations Mr Moeng, we all Proud of You ?

  11. Miss Thang on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 7:36 am 

    : )

  12. Miss Thang on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 7:39 am 

    Happy 4 Masechaba too, congrats former Miss teen

  13. Sweet soul on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 8:15 am 

    Congrats Hastings!!!! besides giving birth to my son, graduating gave me the most amazing feeling:)

  14. Biskiti on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 8:31 am 

    Ha ha haaa Congrats Hastings, i love your attitude! LOLest on guilty feelings about your bright future. All of the best in the real world.

  15. Lehakoe on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 8:49 am 

    Congratulations Hastings.

  16. lebza4sh0 on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 8:53 am 

    Thank you soul sista :-)

  17. Buhlebonga on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 9:00 am 

    Congra

  18. Beautybaby on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 9:12 am 

    all the best Hastings.

  19. Miss Fab on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 9:13 am 

    Wow Congratulations Hastings!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  20. MissAN on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 9:13 am 

    Trust someone to throw a wild card @ Biskit! Lol. Anywho congrats to you Hastings! The world is yours and all that is in it! Go get them! Dont accept brown envelopes! Lol.

  21. Topsy on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 9:27 am 

    YAY, finally i can leave a commeent.. Anyhoo i registerd today just to say well done Brown Suga on a brilliant websitie(JC).. i discovered it 2 months back while searching for uMgozi of the internet.. Tjo ekare u know me when u created this, instead of drinking coffee in the morning before i start at work i read JC. By the way congrats to Hastings

  22. sexybehind on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 9:27 am 

    Can I also graduate? Congradulations Hastings and Masechaba!!!! God is good

  23. amyoli on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 9:45 am 

    good going. hold that head high

  24. Lady gaga on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 10:04 am 

    Congratulations Hastings!!!

  25. Zest on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 10:10 am 

    Halala… baba…

  26. lejazz on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 10:17 am 

    Wow!!!!! It reminds me of my graduation last year..it was so awesome and this too was great men…CONGRATULATIONS BRO..Keep it up…let that star shine brighter day in and day out

  27. Lela on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 10:18 am 

    Congra Hasti wethu,all the best in all your future endevours!

  28. Lela on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 10:20 am 

    Hayi guys masimenzeleni iGrad kaloku. Just a braai and then izifundiswa zinxibe ezazo izidanga. What’s the point of congratulating if singeke simenzele ibraai omnye umtana.

  29. Vuvluv on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 10:28 am 

    Congrats Hasting !!!!

  30. GA on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 10:51 am 

    Congra Bro!…..halililililiiiilliiiiiii….awesum staff, Really happy with and for you.

  31. soul sista on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 11:05 am 

    Lol @Lela finding an excuse to party…

  32. Bruised Ego on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 11:18 am 

    Congrats…. & all the best with your job hunting, hope you find the best job!

  33. ChiefsDiva on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 1:57 pm 

    Congats Hastings! Yep Lela lets throw a huge grad party LOL

  34. Mrs JimmyJump on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 2:51 pm 

    Congrats Hastings, I know very well how its like completing your studies. All the best for your future endeavours.

    @Zida Why in the graduation pics though does he look like he could be one of the stars of Ekasi: Our Stories?…. Kwaa!! Cela ukubuza niwuzibelani umbuzo waZida. I would answer if I knew how Ekasi stories stars look like.

  35. Cinnabon on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 3:51 pm 

    Congrats Hastings!!!

  36. cijimpi on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 4:16 pm 

    well done hastings..
    didnt think u had to go to school to write blogs and to have your own show!!
    all the best!

  37. NQOBILENNN on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 4:33 pm 

    Congra, the world is now your oyster!

  38. Mmaditaba on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 5:26 pm 

    LMBFAO #deathofME at @MrsJimmyJump

    @Biskiti we are congratulating other children n0t being sarcastic ,aow ma lol

    @Lela lol theres a point ryt there #TeamCelebrate

    Hastings and Masechaba congra..Hastings you sound quite intellect!

  39. sivu on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 5:39 pm 

    Congratulations Hastings!! Wishing u all the best & may all ur hopes & dreams come to pass.

    Seeing u in that gown however has made me develop self hate,because supposedly next month i’d be graduating also, but i wasnt as excited abt graduating so i did not ”apply” for graduations(some stupid formality if u ask me),il only get my diploma & not wear the gown with the rest of the kids. :(

  40. coolcaz on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 7:32 pm 

    All da best Hastings, fly babe fly and the sky is not the limit jong!!!! Umama o jabulile yezwa?

  41. noma_G on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 9:15 pm 

    #TeamiGradBraai!!!

  42. Thato on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 10:26 pm 

    Ncoooh! This is soooo great. Hope you have a great future in the media industry… Congratulations and well done

  43. Thato on Tue, 15th Mar 2011 10:27 pm 

    Lebza ke batla go bona ba kwala ka wena the same thing next year! Good luck with ur final yr

  44. sexymm on Wed, 16th Mar 2011 2:51 pm 

    Halala Hastings halala… #teambraai#

  45. Hasting Moeng on Wed, 16th Mar 2011 3:32 pm 

    Thank you so much guys…I’m truly blesses and humbled to have your love and support. I can’t single each one of you out coz I value all of you equally.
    Hehehehe#Team braai#

  46. Fab Tee on Fri, 18th Mar 2011 2:24 pm 

    kwaaaaaaaaa…dead by Zida’s comment/observation!

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