What was your first job as a journalist?
An intern reporter
How is social media changing news?
Social media has changed the way we consume news, we can get news instantly in a variety of ways. But it also means- fake news, inaccuracy.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means I get to give people a voice and tell the stories that would otherwise remain untold.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Voice recorder, laptop and cell phone
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Why did you become a journalist?
I loved writing about anything and everything. I was naturally curious about human rights issues.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My stories on sexual violence in South Africa.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never stop reading, learning and asking the difficult questions.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning or Midday
What's your favorite drink?
Wine
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Working out
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
New Frame
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Many people think that journalism is glamorous- its not. You really have to be ready to go the extra mile to get a story.
