[2] In conjunction with his alma mater, Gordon's Institute of Business Science (GIBS), Shaka co-hosted and facilitated a number of dialogue circles - A Conversation with Kgalema Mothlanthe (2008), Undecided Voters Forum (2009), The Dinner Club (2010), Qiniso (2011) - that brought together youth of highly diverse backgrounds and political persuasions with a view to build- ing bridges for the future.

[8] Since the 2014 Israel-Gaza Conflict, Shaka has been an outspoken campaigner for the rights of the Palestinian people, denouncing the war, and advocating for Israel's withdrawal from the Occupied Territories.

[11] Shaka published his first book “Becoming” in 2012 as part of Pan Mac- Millan's “The Youngsters” series, which featured 6 popular South African youth figures.

[15] Shaka is currently executive Chair at both Plum Factory and Retroviral, two digital agencies that count brands such as Multichoice, Hollard, Russell Hobbs, Nedbank, RoccoMamas, Viacom amongst their respective clients.

[17] Shaka was until recently part of a weekly commentary panel show, Trending SA on the national broadcaster SABC 3 with a daily viewership exceeding 500,000.