While in the MAG(Music Academy of Gauteng) Jazz Orchestra Mthunzi had the privilege to share his musical experiences and rub shoulders with international counterparts during the visits in countries such as England, Sweden, USA, Germany, Russia to name a few. During the USA tour, he played at 32nd annual IAJE conference where he and other MAG students were awarded a Special Citation for Outstanding Musicianship. He was also a part of the MAG big band that accompanied Kevin Mahogany and Everest Greene.