What was your first job as a journalist?
Student Reporter at Grocottsmail
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Taking over the work of traditional Journalism
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
N/a
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Giving voice to the voiceless while making sure accurate, fair and transparent knowledge of public interest is circulated.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe Photoshop
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Amabhungane
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist to be a voice for the voiceless. As a young girl who was often bullied and overlooked, I grew up believing I had nothing to say — until I discovered the power of storytelling. Journalism gave me a voice, and now I use it to speak up for those who are ignored, silenced, or forgotten.
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?
A feature on victims of apartheid abuse who continually fight for reparations due to them. For me it speaks to their resilience.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Start by being endlessly curious and committed to the truth. You don’t need a big platform to begin write for your campus paper, start a blog, or tell community stories on social media. Master the basics: clear writing, strong ethics, and accurate reporting. Listen deeply, read widely, and pitch ideas with purpose. Journalism takes courage, not recklessness — report with integrity, fairness, and empathy. Find mentors, build community, and be open to feedback. Most importantly, stay resilient; the industry is tough, but your voice, your perspective, and your commitment to storytelling truly matter.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Evenings
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Its too many mentioning one is limiting
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
N/a
What's your favorite drink?
Rooibos tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In bed
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
News24
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I have no beat as things stand. Often misconception is you can not master any other beat because you are all over
