Nompumelelo Nhlengethwa is a public relations specialist, corporate communications strategist and writer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She currently works at ByDesign Communications, an integrated communications agency.

Specialising in corporate, industrial and financial PR, Nompumelelo has a proven track record of managing high-stakes media relations and stakeholder engagement across complex sectors, including mining, energy and technology. She holds a diploma in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Johannesburg.

Beyond her corporate portfolio, Nompumelelo is a thought leader and commentator on digital culture. Her published work explores the evolving media landscape, the intersection of artificial intelligence and earned media, and the class politics of South African social media content creation.