Mihlali Vellem
(She/Her)
South Africa
As seen in:
MSN South Africa,
Flipboard,
The South African,
SAPeople,
4RFV International Broadcast News,
France Travel Wire
Covers:
Celebrity News
Doesn't Cover:
Sport
Politics
Business
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I interned at Daily dispatch as an Intern report and enjoyed it very much.
How is social media changing news?
News are accessible easier and faster with social media. People are able to discuss topics on a large platform and share ideas and thoughts on the topics covered. It's truly amazing.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being objective, fair and transparent when reporting news.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
I wouldn't know how to answer that. It only takes one big follow and your account can grown overnight. But I'm not into social media in my personal time so I wouldn't even be able to post on it continuously.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I wrote a story on a woman who gave birth in prison and raised her toddler in a woman's prison in Johannesburg. She later changed her way wh
When's the best time to pitch you?
I am available between 8am to 1pm. I would love to hear what's going on in the world around me.
What's your favorite drink?
I love natural juices or flavoured tea.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I find myself taking interests in publications that I can trust to provide me with credible stories such as The Citizen, IOL and I also check out the latest posts from TshisaLive.
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