Janet Heard on Muck Rack

Janet Heard

Verified
Cape Town
As seen in: City Press, News24, Daily Maverick
Covers:  South Africa
Doesn't Cover: Motoring and Financial Markets and dog shows
Proudly South African journalist, Rhodes alumni, Nieman Fellow
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

reporter at The Star

What does it mean to be a journalist?

you need iron filings on your teeth and strong bullshit detection skills.

Why did you become a journalist?

Wanted to make a difference and write the first draft of history to events.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Human rights during the apartheid-era state of emergency and Nelson Mandela's homecoming upon his release from jail

When's the best time to pitch you?

11am

What's your favorite drink?

Life From Stone

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

City Press
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