What was your first job as a journalist?
Sports writer
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
In a huge way, it allows people to receive news easily and impacts how people view news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Murphy Brown
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means how the people view the world and people depends on you
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
None
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Windows and Google chrome
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Dan Carter
Why did you become a journalist?
Passion! I'm passionate about the industry, I love Journalism. I love expressing myself in writing, in audio or visuals.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Masande Mtshali exclusive
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be brave, take up space, show up, ask questions, learn from your mistakes and always remain humble.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the Morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A story about a guy who was falsely accused of rape. His professional rugby contract was terminated and later it was found that he didnt rape
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Coca Cola
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Phone
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Sport24
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That sports reporting is easy and everyone can do it. That's not the case, I believe that if you're not passionate about sports, you will
