Sam Nkogatse is a radio producer and presenter, speaker, author and entrepreneur, event MC and father. He is the founder and director of STRONGMIND PRODUCTION IN WRITING (Pty) Ltd which is formed before SAMNKO BOOKS (Pty) Ltd in 2014 which also specialize in publishing and book distribution. He is the author of the best selling title, THE BLACK MAN IN THE WHITE PEOPLE'S YARD, which was published in 2014, sold more than 3100 copies within period of 2 years. He is the founder and chairperson of SAMNKO EDUCATION FOUNDATION, NPO that aims at empowering and developing young people. It deals with social issues and it is goal and solution driven, focus at the different problems faced by various communities and come up out with solutions. He is a change driver, a go-getter, inspired and ambitious person who value opinions of other people. His achievement inspires the fellow young people like him; hosting various functions as the programme director, speaks to that as part of his achievements. The other project he have is Literature For Charity, it is here where he donates 10% of his royalty. Each book he sold, he donate for the project to can be able to assist in any issues and for the organisation to raise funds. At the organisation, he run projects such as career expos, business seminars, health campaigns and any programme relating to making a difference. There is a recent running project, Donate-A-Box Campaign which is the charity project to give toiletry parcels every December. He encourage donations from deodorants, body lotion, bath soap, toothpaste and brush and sanitary pads for ladies. He is from Zebediela South, Kliphuiwel Village, Limpopo. He completed youth leadership training in 2018 by Activate! Change Drivers Programme, and learnt a lot; project management, communication, public relations, community development and leadership, etc. He is passionate about writing and community development. He is the non-political activist, God-fearing man and loves travelling.
"Never live with people who are afraid of your dreams"